Corporate Tax Manager

Crowe UK | Thames Valley

Take the next step in your tax career with a firm that combines national strength, international reach, and a people-first culture.

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About Crowe UK

Crowe UK is a leading national firm specialising in audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services. As an independent member of Crowe Global—one of the world’s top 10 accounting networks—we offer the advantage of both global capability and local expertise.

Through Crowe Global, our people and clients benefit from access to a network of more than 40,000 professionals across 150 countries and 798 offices worldwide.

Our ambition is clear: to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients. We do this by helping organisations solve tomorrow’s challenges, make informed decisions, and create lasting value through exceptional audit, tax, advisory, and risk services.

At Crowe, we believe talented people should have the opportunity to grow, succeed, and enjoy meaningful work while making a positive impact on clients, colleagues, and communities.

We are proud to foster a workplace where everyone—regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education, or background—is respected, supported, and able to thrive.

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The Opportunity

We are looking for a Corporate Tax Manager to join our expanding Thames Valley tax team.

This is an exciting time to join us. Since March 2020, the team has experienced a 66% increase in headcount, and we have recently moved into larger, modern offices to support our continued growth. With further expansion planned, this role offers strong natural progression opportunities and real scope to shape your career.

This position could be ideal for:

• An Assistant Manager ready to step into a broader leadership role

• An experienced Manager seeking a fresh challenge with clear advancement potential

You will work closely with tax partners on both UK and international project-based assignments, while also taking ownership of substantial and often complex compliance work across a varied client portfolio.

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What You’ll Be Doing

Advisory and Technical Work

• Lead and support UK and cross-border corporate tax advisory projects

• Work alongside tax partners on a range of strategic client matters

• Contribute to projects such as:

• Group restructures

• Interest deductibility reviews

• Capital allowances projects

• HMRC enquiries and correspondence

Compliance Oversight

• Manage and review complex corporate tax compliance work

• Oversee tax matters for a diverse portfolio, including:

• Owner-managed businesses

• Large corporate groups

• Listed companies

• Ensure work is delivered accurately, efficiently, and to a high professional standard

Client Relationship Management

• Build and strengthen trusted relationships with clients and professional contacts

• Identify opportunities to introduce wider Crowe services, including:

• VAT

• Personal tax

• Employment and payroll taxes

• Corporate finance support

Business Development

• Play an active role in generating new work

• Support business development initiatives across the wider team

• Help expand Crowe’s presence and reputation in the market

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What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone with a strong combination of technical tax expertise, commercial awareness, and people leadership skills.

Essential Requirements

• ACA / CTA qualified (or equivalent)

• Significant experience in Corporate Tax and accounting

• Strong exposure to both advisory and compliance projects

• Demonstrable commitment to excellent client service

• A proven ability to develop new business opportunities

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Solid understanding of UK corporate tax rules and concepts

• Good working knowledge of UK GAAP fundamentals

• Understanding of tax accounting principles, including deferred tax

• Ability to analyse financial statements and source documentation quickly and accurately

• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, solution-focused mindset

• Confidence in managing and assessing risk effectively

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Your Impact as a People Leader

As a Corporate Tax Manager, you’ll play an important role in supporting the development of others and contributing to the success of the wider team.

You Will:

• Show genuine commitment to both team success and personal accountability

• Demonstrate a positive, proactive approach and take initiative to improve processes

• Treat colleagues with fairness, respect, and inclusivity

• Encourage contribution from all team members and help others succeed

• Give and receive constructive feedback to support continuous improvement

• Coach and mentor junior colleagues through everyday collaboration

• Deliver on-the-job training and share knowledge effectively

• Contribute to service line, office, and firm-wide initiatives

• Help influence and shape activities both internally and externally

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Your Responsibilities to Clients

This role goes beyond technical delivery—you’ll be trusted to drive quality, commercial value, and strong client outcomes.

Key Client-Focused Responsibilities

• Lead tax advisory work and report directly to tax partners

• Oversee larger and more complex client compliance engagements

• Maintain strong and professional relationships with clients and contacts

• Spot opportunities to provide additional value through broader service offerings

• Take ownership of the financial performance of client and project work

• Identify process improvements within client businesses and suggest practical recommendations

• Ensure all work is delivered with a strong focus on:

• quality

• accuracy

• timeliness

• commercial awareness

Risk and Integrity

• Always act in the best interests of the firm

• Demonstrate integrity in every client interaction

• Understand and apply the firm’s approach to managing:

• Reputational risk

• Operational risk

• Credit risk

• Legal and regulatory obligations

• Follow firm policies consistently and responsibly

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The Qualities That Will Help You Succeed

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical strength, leadership, and a high-performance mindset.

We’re particularly interested in someone who can:

• Deliver work efficiently without compromising on quality

• Provide an outstanding level of client service

• Draw on the full breadth of Crowe UK’s capabilities to support clients

• Act as a role model for the wider team

• Coach others while maintaining high standards

• Consistently follow risk management policies

• Produce work of the highest professional quality

• Assess information quickly and provide clear, intelligent analysis

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Why Join Crowe?

Choosing your next employer is about more than the role alone—it’s also about the culture, values, and opportunities that surround it.

At Crowe, our people are at the centre of everything we do. Whether you work in audit, tax, consulting, HR, marketing, or another specialist function, you’ll be part of a business that values collaboration, inclusion, development, and innovation.

What You Can Expect

• A supportive and friendly culture

• Genuine opportunities for career progression

• Continued learning and professional development

• Exposure to high-quality and varied client work

• A firm that listens to its people and adapts to changing needs

• Competitive salaries and flexible benefits

• A flexible approach to working arrangements

We welcome individuals who bring fresh thinking, new ideas, and a commitment to making a meaningful difference to our clients, communities, and colleagues.

At Crowe, you’ll find the specialist expertise, resources, and encouragement needed to build a rewarding and long-term career.

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Our Commitment to Inclusion

Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in both recruitment and employment.

We believe a diverse workforce strengthens our teams, enhances effectiveness, and enables us to provide the highest quality service to our clients.

Progression at Crowe is based entirely on objective criteria, individual performance, and merit, supported by a clearly defined career pathway.

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Ready to Grow Your Career with Crowe?

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical excellence, client impact, and career progression in a growing and ambitious team, this could be the perfect next move.

Join Crowe UK as a Corporate Tax Manager and be part of a firm where your expertise, ideas, and ambition can truly thrive.