🆕 New 2026 | Corporate Tax Manager (Advisory) – London (Hybrid) – CTA

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Clark Wood is a specialist Recruitment Consultancy operating throughout the United Kingdom within the Public Practice Accountancy & Tax sectors. Our core client base consists of Accountancy Practices ranging from Big 4, Top 10 & Mid-Tier firms through to independent regional firms and sole traders.

Corporate Tax Manager (Advisory-Focused) London (Hybrid)
Circa £55,000 - £75,000 (Dependent on Experience) + Excellent Benefits

Public Practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are working with a leading UK advisory and accountancy group who are looking to recruit a Corporate Tax Manager to join their growing Corporate & Business Tax team.

This firm supports the SME market with a full service offering including Audit, Accounts & Advisory, Tax, Payroll, Corporate Finance and Business Recovery . With strong infrastructure, an established tax offering and a values-led culture, the firm provides an excellent platform for long-term progression and advisory-led career development.

This role is predominantly advisory-focused (circa 80%), offering exposure to a wide range of corporate and OMB clients and complex planning assignments. The successful candidate will work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders, delivering bespoke advice from initial engagement through to implementation.
Role Responsibilities

• Supporting Partners with delivery of advisory engagements and managing the day-to-day execution of client work
• Advising on a wide range of transactions including reconstructions, demergers, share repurchases and related reliefs
• Providing advice across relevant taxes including Corporation Tax, Income Tax, CGT, VAT and Stamp Taxes/SDLT
• Preparing transaction documentation support including HMRC clearance letters and tax valuations where required
• Managing full scope tax due diligence projects and liaising with wider tax specialists (CT, PAYE, VAT etc.)
• Advising on employee share incentives (including EMI schemes) and preparing valuation reports for HMRC submission
• Advising on reliefs such as EIS/SEIS including preparation of advance assurance submissions
• Producing and reviewing written advisory reports, ensuring technical accuracy and clear client-friendly delivery
• Supporting compliance work where required (review of complex CT returns including groups / larger clients)
• Mentoring and developing junior members of the team and supporting wider departmental growth

The Ideal Candidate

• CTA qualified (or close to qualification) is strongly preferred
• ACA/ACCA and/or ATT also beneficial
• Strong post-qualified experience in Corporate Tax advisory
• Comfortable managing assignments through to completion and liaising directly with clients/Partners
• Strong written communication skills with experience producing advisory reports
• Excellent IT skills (Word/Excel; advanced Excel beneficial)
• Commercially aware, organised and proactive with the ability to manage deadlines and budgets
• Experience mentoring and developing junior colleagues

Culture & Values My client is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where all individuals are valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The firm values technical excellence, integrity, enthusiasm, and collegiality, providing a workplace where professionals can thrive while delivering outstanding client service.
For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood – [email protected] / DD: +44 (0) 117 329 1058 | Mobile: +44 (0) 7358 908463

This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
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Company

Clark Wood is one of the UK's leading Tax recruiters. Our specialist consultants have successfully assisted a broad spectrum of clients and candidates alike within the field of Taxation; Top 10, Mid-Tier Accountancy Practices, National Law Firms, PLCs, Owner Managed Businesses, through to Multinational Fiduciary Organisations and Family Offices. We work with a wide range of clients, offering our candidates, from Newly Qualified through to Director/ Partner level, a genuine range of opportunities to progress their careers. Clients & Markets Public Practice: We work with Public Practices across the UK, ranging from the Big 4, Top 20, Leading Regional Accountancy Practices and Tax Boutiques. In-House: FTSE Listed, Family Offices, Owner Managed Business and Small to Medium Enterprises. Law Firms: Our clients range from large multinational firms through to niche boutiques.

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