Corporate Tax Manager – Senior Manager

Ballards LLP

. Manage corporation tax compliance work for larger corporate and international groups, including audit clients, private equity-backed structures, and inbound investment groups .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeWorcester • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong UK Corporate Tax Knowledge and expertise in Corporate Tax Compliance and Advisory, with a focus on managing complex projects and mentoring junior team members. Capable of building client relationships and providing commercially aware, technically robust advice.

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ATT OR ACA QualifiedCTA Qualified OR Studying Towards CTAUK Corporate Tax KnowledgeCorporate Tax ComplianceAdvisory Project Management

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Hard Skills

Corporate Tax ComplianceAdvisory ProjectsCross-Border Tax ConsiderationsCapital Gains TaxInternational PAYESDLTStamp DutyInheritance TaxTax Legislation ResearchTax Valuations

Soft Skills

Confident CommunicatorOrganisedDetail-FocusedSupportive LeaderTeam-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

Alphatax

Certifications & Qualifications

ATTACACTA

Industry Keywords

Corporate RestructuringPrivate EquityInbound InvestmentNot-For-ProfitsHMRC Liaison

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage corporation tax compliance work for larger corporate and international groups, including audit clients, private equity-backed structures, and inbound investment groups
Lead and support advisory projects, including corporate reorganisations, business sales, EMI and other share scheme advice, tax valuations, EIS advice, and wider corporate restructuring work
Advise on cross-border tax considerations, particularly for larger corporate and international groups
Identify and address wider tax considerations, including capital gains tax, international PAYE, SDLT, stamp duty, and inheritance tax
Liaise directly with HMRC, clients, solicitors, valuers, and other third parties
Research complex tax legislation and HMRC guidance, and communicate technical points clearly
Manage multiple compliance and advisory projects, including priorities, deadlines, actions, risks, and capacity issues
Review junior team members' work and provide feedback, coaching, and technical support
Contribute to team development through training, mentoring, knowledge sharing, and process support
Support business development through technical marketing, client-facing materials, and selected events
Build and maintain strong client relationships through practical, commercially aware, and technically robust advice
Share observations, ideas, and market insight with the leadership team

Requirements

What you’ll need

ATT or ACA qualified, with 3-5 years' post qualification experience in corporate tax compliance and/or advisory role
CTA qualified or keen to study towards it
Strong UK corporate tax knowledge and commercial approach to problem-solving
Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
Organised, detail-focused, and able to manage deadlines independently
Supportive leader, capable of mentoring junior team members
Team-oriented with a commitment to diversity and inclusion
Eager to grow professionally and contribute to a positive firm culture
Experience with not-for-profits or Alphatax is desirable but not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Career progression
Electric Car scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life Assurance
Group Personal Pension Plan
Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme
Enhanced Family Pay: maternity, paternity, parental, and compassionate leave
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline as well as online support
Professional development opportunities
Training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing