Corporate / R&D Tax Manager

The Tax team work with clients across a broad spectrum, from high net worth individuals through to large corporates and not-for-profit entities. The team has an international presence and offers compliance services for complex clients through to delivering exciting projects of an advisory nature. As part of our dedicated Corporate Tax team, you will manage a diverse portfolio of business clients and deliver complex corporate tax compliance work for large UK and international companies and groups. You will also play a key role in a wide range of advisory projects, with a particular focus on R&D tax. Other advisory engagements to include corporate reorganisations, business sales and acquisitions, tax due diligence, property tax, Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS), Corporate Interest Restriction (CIR) and other ad hoc projects. Please note this role is open to direct applicants only and is not available via recruitment agencies. What will I be doing? As a Corporate Tax Manager you will have ownership of the following tasks:

• Manage your own portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for WIP, billing and overall client cost management
• Plan and deliver work effectively, delegating to and reviewing junior team members, while providing clear and constructive feedback
• Oversee and deliver high-quality corporate tax compliance and advisory work, to require final review only
• Provide practical, commercially focused tax planning advice directly to clients, or in collaboration with Audit and Accounts teams across the firm
• Maintain a proactive understanding of relevant legislation and compliance requirements, applying this knowledge to identify opportunities and risks for clients
• Supporting team development through coaching and mentoring, as well as active participation in team meetings
  
  Whilst having the following experience is advantageous, we value passion and potential. If you meet the minimum criteria listed below and are eager to develop yourself, we would love to hear from you:
• ACA (or equivalent) and CTA qualified with experience of managing a portfolio of tax clients (minimum criteria).
• Corporate tax advisory experience with strong knowledge of R&D claims (minimum criteria).
• Ability to ensure technical and compliance standards are met in R&D tax files.
• Applies a forward-thinking approach to technology, leveraging automation and AI to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Articulate communicator with credibility among clients and colleagues.
• Organised and effective in planning and delegation.
  
  At Price Bailey, we provide exciting opportunities for training, personal growth and career engagement. We believe in fostering happiness and fulfilment in your work, whilst supporting and inspiring you to grow. We understand that your life extends beyond the workplace, which is why our Smart Working culture promotes flexibility, allowing you to choose when and where you work, whilst still providing excellent client care.
We are a well-established, independently owned firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, offering a comprehensive range of services including audit, accounting, tax, and corporate finance. We proudly support a diverse client base across the UK and internationally, with a strong focus on entrepreneurial, owner-managed businesses that share our passion for innovation., We are an award winning, top 30 accountancy and business advisory firm serving private clients and regional, national and international businesses.

In addition to your salary, we also offer the following benefits:
• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday)
• Private medical
• Contributory pension scheme
• 4x life assurance
• All employee share scheme
• Company car and fuel card via salary sacrifice
• Family friendly policies e.g. paid time off for dependants
• 2 days paid for volunteering
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including shopping discount