Corporate Tax Manager - Big 4

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Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to 65,000 plus bonus (per annum)

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Industry: Accountancy Firms / Corporate Tax

Company: Hays

Consultant: Justin Hopkins

Hays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza

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Your new company

Join one of the world’s leading professional services firms, delivering assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the globe. As part of a global network and one of the Big 4 accounting firms in the UK, they combine deep local expertise with international reach, helping organisations navigate complexity and unlock opportunities.

The Corporate Tax team is a market-leading provider of technology-enabled tax compliance and integrated advisory services, working with prestigious clients across a wide range of industries, offering strategic insight and innovative solutions that go beyond traditional tax support.

Your new role

As a Corporate & International Tax Manager, you’ll play a key role in advising large corporate clients on UK and international tax matters. You’ll manage complex tax projects, build long-term client relationships, and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on UK and international tax issues for large corporate clients
• Managing compliance obligations including tax return submissions and tax accounting/reporting
• Leading and developing teams, mentoring colleagues, and managing stakeholder relationships
• Identifying new business opportunities through referrals, networking, and client engagement
• Collaborating creatively to solve complex tax challenges and deliver strategic insights

You’ll work closely with Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners, with a dedicated coach to support your development and wellbeing.

What you'll need to succeed

• A professional tax qualification (e.g. ACA, ATT, CTA, CA, ACCA or international equivalent) or equivalent work experience
• Strong UK corporate tax knowledge, including reviewing tax computations and accounting disclosures
• Experience advising large corporate clients on UK and international tax matters
• Sound accounting knowledge and ability to interpret statutory accounts
• Proven leadership experience and ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders
• Business development experience and a proactive approach to identifying client opportunities
• Confidence in discussing broader UK and global business issues with clients

What you'll get in return

• Empowered flexibility: A working week split between office, home, and client site
• Private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP
• Six volunteering days per year to support causes that matter to you
• Access to award-winning development programmes and global learning resources
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values your unique perspective

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this Corporate Tax Manager role in a Big 4 firm in Manchester, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Yasmin Vart on to discuss it in more detail.

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