Corporate Tax Manager

Application Deadline: 21 August 2026

Department: Corporate Tax

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Leeds

Description

ROLE PURPOSE

• This is a mixed compliance and advisory role
• Take responsibility for the timely delivery of Corporation Tax compliance,Tax Accounting and advisory services to AAB clients across all locations.
• Actively manage and control the delivery of all aspects of assignments for a variety of clients, including resourcing the assignments and setting timescales and budgets, liaison between departments of the firm, and presentation of work to clients
• Develop expertise and undertake detailed technical research of an advanced nature as required, and present this clearly at client meetings or in written form, offer practical solutions and recommendations with due regard for risk
• Line management responsibility of junior staff including monitoring the progress and quality of their work, providing guidance, feedback and on the job training as required. Ensuring effective delegation of work to team members
• Enforce the firms procedures and culture in relation to feedback, accountability and coaching
• Identify areas and recommendations for improvement in respect of the technology enabled corporation tax compliance process and procedures across the AAB group
• Work in an agile way to manage workload and ensure delivery to the clients’ satisfaction
• Make effective business decisions in relation to the management of your team
• Manage the key performance indicators for yourself and your team
• Play an active role in the sustainability, development and growth of the firm
• Be a primary contact for colleagues, clients, their professional team and your own business network, creating and obtaining referrals for work
• Identify and progress opportunities to promote the business in the marketplace, seeking new opportunities for the firm and securing new work, with the support of the business development team
• Be an ambassador for the firm, taking opportunities for networking and client entertaining events
• Identify where the firm is exposed to risk, look for efficiencies, improve procedures, propose recommendations and solutions and take a leading role in the implementation of change
• Demonstrate commercial awareness

Experience & qualifications

• CA, or equivalent, ATT or CTA (or breadth of knowledge equivalent to CTA)
• Professional, technical and pro-active approach to delivering tax advice to clients
• Strong compliance focus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to build strong relationships
• Previous line management experience
• Experience of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, MS Outlook).
• Experience of using Alphatax preferred

WHAT AAB OFFER

• Annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or carry over leave
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
• Paid volunteering day to support causes that matter to you

• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for you and the option to cover family members
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
• Death in Service benefit

• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance policies to support you and your family

• Hybrid working model
• Agile working culture that supports flexible hours and smarter working
• Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing