Corporate Tax Manager - Big 4


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£55,000 to £65,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M1 4BT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Sept 2026
Closing date:	1 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

Join one of the world's leading professional services firms, delivering assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the globe. As part of a global network and one of the Big 4 accounting firms in the UK, they combine deep local expertise with international reach, helping organisations navigate complexity and unlock opportunities.The Corporate Tax team is a market-leading provider of technology-enabled tax compliance and integrated advisory services, working with prestigious clients across a wide range of industries, offering strategic insight and innovative solutions that go beyond traditional tax support.

Your new role

As a Corporate & International Tax Manager, you'll play a key role in advising large corporate clients on UK and international tax matters. You'll manage complex tax projects, build long-term client relationships, and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-impact solutions.Your responsibilities will include:

Advising on UK and international tax issues for large corporate clients

Managing compliance obligations including tax return submissions and tax accounting/reporting

Leading and developing teams, mentoring colleagues, and managing stakeholder relationships

Identifying new business opportunities through referrals, networking, and client engagement

Collaborating creatively to solve complex tax challenges and deliver strategic insights

You'll work closely with Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners, with a dedicated coach to support your development and wellbeing.

What

you'll need to succeed

A professional tax qualification (e.g. ACA, ATT, CTA, CA, ACCA or international equivalent) or equivalent work experience

Strong UK corporate tax knowledge, including reviewing tax computations and accounting disclosures

Experience advising large corporate clients on UK and international tax matters

Sound accounting knowledge and ability to interpret statutory accounts

Proven leadership experience and ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders

Business development experience and a proactive approach to identifying client opportunities

Confidence in discussing broader UK and global business issues with clients

What you'll get in return

Empowered flexibility: A working week split between office, home, and client site

Private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP

Six volunteering days per year to support causes that matter to you

Access to award-winning development programmes and global learning resources

A collaborative, inclusive culture that values your unique perspective

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this Corporate Tax Manager role in a Big 4 firm in Manchester, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Yasmin Vart on 0161 237 3388 to discuss it in more detail.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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