Assistant Manager - Corporate Tax

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

We're seeking a talented individual to join our Corporate Tax Compliance Team in Newcastle, which is responsible for provide tax compliance services for a wide range of business clients.

Do you want to join a supportive, forward thinking close knit team with compliance focus?.

This role can be based out of either our Newcastle or Manchester offices which are both city centre based. This growing and developing team will offer plenty of progression opportunities and flexibility for part time if required.

As Assistant Manager in your responsibilities will include among others

• Compliance focused work ensuring procedures processes are followed taking account of institute and HMRC guidance.
• Ensuring department billing and recovery targets are met
• Staff management and development including appraisals and monitoring staff performance.
• Training and mentoring junior staff.
• Give exceptional client service and be responsible for maintaining regular contact with client team

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you should

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA) and/or tax advisor (CTA) or international equivalent.Significant corporate tax experience gained within the professional services environment
• Demonstrable technical compliance skills
• Demonstrable experience of managing people
• Strong IT skills

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.