Senior Tax Manager

Salary 65000 - 80000 depending on experience

Hours Full or part-time hours considered. Full-time hours are 37.5 per week Monday to Friday

Working arrangements Hybrid working with an expectation of attending the Whiteley office three to four days per week

Holiday 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) increasing by one day for each year of service up to a maximum of five additional days

About the Senior Tax Manager role

We are TC Group the fastest-growing Top 20 accountancy firm in the UK. Were business advisers and accountants and with over 30 years of experience weve honed our skills and developed our service offering to deliver a much wider range of bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their businesses.

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and technically strong Senior Tax Manager to join our central tax team based in our Whiteley office. Working closely with the Group Head of Tax and Tax Partners you will take a leading role in providing technical tax support to partner firms across TC Group. You will assist with complex tax advisory projects technical reviews quality control acquisition due diligence internal tax matters and the development of Group-wide tax policies and guidance. This is a broad general practitioner role requiring excellent corporation tax knowledge and a strong understanding of other areas of UK taxation.

The role does not involve the day-to-day management of a traditional client portfolio. This internal focus also means no timesheets!

Key responsibilities will include:

Technical and advisory support

Overseeing the Groups tax helpdesks and providing support on complex technical queries raised by partner firms

Leading or providing technical oversight on complex tax advisory projects undertaken for partner firms

Reviewing technical advice to ensure it is accurate practical and communicated clearly

Undertaking detailed technical research across multiple areas of UK taxation

Supporting Tax Partners and other senior stakeholders with complex or higher-risk tax matters

Providing particular technical leadership in relation to UK corporation tax

Working collaboratively with colleagues across accounts audit VAT and other specialist teams

Internal tax compliance

Overseeing or reviewing corporation tax computations and returns for partner firms and TC Group companies

Supporting the Groups internal tax reporting and compliance requirements

Reviewing internal tax matters including P11Ds and other employment tax obligations

Identifying internal tax risks and ensuring appropriate actions are agreed and completed

Quality control and training

Leading internal cold and hot file reviews across corporate and personal tax

Undertaking corporation tax reviews for complex or higher-risk clients of partner firms

Completing and overseeing tax quality control procedures across the Group

Reporting review findings clearly and agreeing appropriate remedial actions with partner firms

Identifying recurring technical or procedural issues and developing practical solutions

Preparing and delivering training sessions in key areas of tax

Assisting with the development and implementation of Group-wide tax procedures checklists and quality standards

Tax committee and legislative developments

Playing an active role in the Groups tax committee

Monitoring changes in tax legislation case law and HMRC practice

Assessing the practical implications of tax developments for TC Group and its partner firms

Preparing technical briefings and updates for circulation across the Group

Attending regular committee meetings to discuss technical developments internal policies and best practice

Supporting the development and consistent application of the Groups tax policies

Acquisitions and due diligence

Taking a leading role in the tax due diligence process for potential acquisitions

Completing and reviewing red-flag assessments of client tax files and target firms own tax affairs

Identifying material tax risks quality concerns and areas requiring remediation

Presenting findings clearly to Tax Partners and other senior stakeholders

Supporting the integration of acquired firms and the implementation of post-acquisition tax actions and training

About you

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

ACA ACCA or CTA qualified

Significant post-qualification experience gained within an accountancy practice professional services firm or similar environment

Excellent UK corporation tax knowledge and a strong working knowledge across multiple areas of UK taxation

Substantial experience of complex tax advisory and technical review work

Experience of identifying and assessing technical compliance and quality risks

The ability to research complex matters and reach clear well-supported conclusions

Experience of reviewing the work of other tax professionals and providing constructive technical feedback

The ability to explain complex tax matters in plain English to colleagues at all levels

Strong written communication skills including experience of preparing technical reports briefings or internal guidance

Confidence working with Partners and other senior stakeholders

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage several complex matters simultaneously

A collaborative proportionate and commercially aware approach to problem-solving

Technical proficiency and good IT skills including intermediate Excel

Experience of tax due diligence internal quality control policy development or delivering technical training would be strongly preferred

Full benefits available for the Senior Tax Manager

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance (4x salary)
• Group income protection
• Health cash plan and/or private medical cover
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform with discounts cashback GP and prescription services
• Employee referral bonus
• No timesheets

About us

TC Group is growing and changing at quite a pace! Were an ambitious group of people with the same aim: to create a consistent high-quality experience for our clients. Like us our client list is growing. Were supporting more and more of the UKs ambitious business owners SMEs and large corporations and its a real team effort. Were helping them make courageous decisions to grow their businesses.

We always seek the best talent looking for individuals who are technically brilliant solution-focused and continually strive to be best in class. Each member of our team plays an integral part in creating the unique feel and culture of our business which in turn helps us continue to grow develop and evolve. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship.

Required Experience:

Manager