Corporate Tax Services - Manager

Tax - Manager

Overview

CFGI is seeking a Tax Manager to join its growing UK tax team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of UK corporate tax services, including tax reporting, compliance, governance and advisory.

You will work directly with clients and senior members of the UK tax team, supporting a diverse client base that includes UK publicly listed companies, US-headquartered multinationals, and UK privately owned and private equity-backed groups.

As part of a growing and entrepreneurial team, you will also have opportunities to contribute to business development and collaborate with colleagues across CFGI’s UK and US service areas.

Roles & Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of UK tax reporting services for a diverse portfolio of clients, including UK-listed companies, US-headquartered multinationals and privately owned and private equity-backed groups.

Prepare UK entity and group tax numbers in accordance with IFRS and UK GAAP, including relevant consolidation and GAAP-to-GAAP adjustments.

Advise clients on tax reporting processes, GAAP conversion projects and tax considerations associated with IPO readiness.

Lead the preparation and submission of UK corporation tax returns, managing day-to-day client interactions and ensuring information is obtained accurately and on a timely basis.

Manage tax compliance processes with a focus on quality, efficiency and cost-effective delivery.

Support clients with tax governance matters, including tax strategy, risk management and controls.

Deliver corporate tax advisory work arising from compliance and other client engagements, including loss planning and utilisation, interest deductibility, and the tax implications of trade and asset transfers.

Support cash tax modelling, group simplification, tax due diligence and tax structuring assignments.

Respond to and manage HMRC tax enquiries on behalf of clients.

Identify opportunities to expand the scope of services provided to existing and prospective clients.

Support the origination of new tax opportunities, including proposal development, client meetings and pitches.

Collaborate with colleagues across CFGI’s UK and US service areas to identify and develop cross-service-line tax opportunities.

Work with the CFGI US tax team to support UK tax opportunities for US clients.

What you must have

6+ years of experience in corporate tax, tax accounting, tax compliance, and/or public accounting.

ACA, ACCA, or CTA qualification.

Experience of UK corporate tax reporting and UK corporation tax compliance, including preparation and submission of UK tax returns.

Some or all of your tax experience gained within a Big 4 and/or other leading accountancy firm

What sets you apart

Experience preparing UK entity and/or group tax numbers under IFRS and UK GAAP.

Strong technical understanding of UK corporate tax matters, including common tax adjustments such as capital allowances, other incentives, interest deductibility, hybrid mismatches and loss utilisation.

Experience managing HMRC tax enquiries.

Experience delivering corporate tax advisory work, including tax modelling, group simplification, tax due diligence or tax structuring.

Experience managing day-to-day client relationships and delivering work independently.

Experience contributing to proposals, pitches or other business development activities.

Experience working across multiple service lines or with colleagues from different technical backgrounds.

Nice to have

Experience or knowledge of cross-border tax matters, including transfer pricing or country-by-country reporting.

Experience using Microsoft Excel and tax software.

Who thrives here

You communicate clearly and confidently with clients and colleagues.

You are analytical, organised and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

You take ownership and are comfortable working independently.

You approach problems practically and use sound reasoning to develop creative solutions.

You collaborate effectively with colleagues across different technical backgrounds and service lines.

You demonstrate integrity, accountability, flexibility and adaptability.

You are open to coaching and committed to continuous professional development.

You enjoy working in an entrepreneurial, growing environment and building strong professional relationships.