New Job Opening: Tax Manager in Cambridge, UK

Job Description

NXTGEN is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected Accountancy Firm to recruit a Corporate Tax Manager into their growing tax team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Corporate Tax specialist looking to take ownership of a substantial portfolio, lead advisory projects and play a key role in driving the continued growth of the corporate tax offering.

This Corporate Tax Manager position offers genuine scope to influence, lead and develop. You will work closely with Partners and Directors across a varied and complex client base, delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services while building long-term, trusted relationships. The firm combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, creating an environment where ambitious professionals can thrive.

As Corporate Tax Manager, you will take responsibility for managing a large and diverse portfolio of corporate clients, including complex groups. You will oversee compliance, lead advisory assignments and support the development of junior team members, all while contributing to wider business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients, ensuring work is delivered to a high technical standard and within agreed deadlines


• Reviewing complex corporation tax returns, including larger and more intricate group structures


• Leading and delivering corporate tax advisory projects within your portfolio


• Attending pre-year-end and completion meetings with clients


• Acting as a key point of contact, building strong and proactive client relationships


• Supporting pricing discussions and contributing to fee strategy conversations


• Managing workflow planning and reviewing WIP regularly to ensure effective recovery


• Researching complex technical matters and preparing conclusions for Partner/Director review


• Reviewing and approving final tax packs prior to issue


• Coaching, mentoring and delegating effectively to team members


• Contributing to business development activity and identifying opportunities to secure new work

What this Corporate Tax Manager needs:

• Strong Corporate Tax experience within an accountancy practice


• Proven experience managing a portfolio of corporate clients, including complex groups


• Confidence leading advisory work and client discussions


• Experience reviewing work and managing junior staff


• Up-to-date knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation


• ATT / CTA / ACA / ACCA / CA qualified (or qualified by experience)


• A commercially aware and client-focused approach

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package


• Clear progression opportunities within a growing tax function


• Hybrid and flexible working


• Ongoing technical development and leadership exposure


• The opportunity to shape and grow a key service line within the firm

If you are an experienced Corporate Tax Manager looking for a role that combines technical challenge, leadership responsibility and genuine progression, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.