Corporate Tax Senior Manager

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At S&W in London, we are seeking a Corporate Tax Senior Manager to lead a portfolio of corporate compliance and advisory work, deliver strong client service, manage risk and financial performance, and mentor junior colleagues while growing the business with Directors and Partners. You will handle complex client assignments with minimal supervision and drive development opportunities within the team. The ideal candidate has significant corporate tax experience, solid technical and advisory capabilities, proven people and client management, and a track record in business development and project work, plus ACA/ACCA and/or CTA or international equivalent. Benefits include hybrid working and a supportive, inclusive culture; tailor your CV to highlight leadership and BD wins.

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Job Purpose

We're seeking a talented individual to join our corporate tax team in London, which is responsible for tax compliance and advisory services for a wide range of business clients. As Senior Manager you will be responsible for managing a full client portfolio of corporate compliance with minimal supervision, ensuring high-quality delivery. In this role you will also be expected to manage risk and financial performance, mentor junior colleagues and drive growth through identifying and pursuing business development opportunities. Further, you will have the opportunity to work with Directors/Partners on consultancy and advisory projects varying in complexity.

As a Senior Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a broad portfolio of corporate compliance clients
• Undertaking consultancy work and ad hoc advisory cases
• Providing exceptional client service
• Identifying growth opportunities on client portfolio
• Staff and team management and development, including monitoring staff performance
• Involvement in business development activities
• Ensuring internal procedures are followed, and take account of institute and HMRC guidance, where relevant

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you should have 

• Significant corporate tax experience gained within the profession and/or industry
• Technically capable tax adviser who is able to manage complex client work
• Demonstrable experience of managing people and clients
• Existing business development skills and appetite to grow business
• Project management experience
• Experience of dealing with senior stakeholders both internally and externally

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) and/or tax advisor (CTA) or international equivalent

Additional Information

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.