Corporate Tax Senior Manager

Dains Accountants & Advisers | Birmingham | Full Time | Hybrid

Are you passionate about Corporation Tax and ready to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking, values-led accountancy firm? If so, Dains Accountants & Advisers would love to hear from you.

At Dains, we are known for delivering an exceptional standard of service through a personal, tailored approach. We are now seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Senior Manager to join our growing Corporate Tax team in Birmingham.

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Why Join Dains?

Dains is a fast-growing, independent accountancy group with a strong reputation for excellence, innovation, and people development. As one of the UK’s fastest-growing accountancy businesses, we offer a supportive and ambitious environment where talented professionals can build meaningful, long-term careers.

With over 1,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland and a ranking of 22nd in the National Accountancy Age, Dains is a business where your expertise can make a real impact.

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The Role

As a Corporate Tax Senior Manager, you will play a key role in leading client relationships, overseeing compliance work, and contributing to a range of advisory projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded tax professional who enjoys working closely with clients and mentoring others.

Reporting to

• Rebecca Jones

Department

• Corporate Tax

Location

• Birmingham

Working Pattern

• Full Time

• Hybrid

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Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients while supporting the wider team with both compliance and advisory matters.

• Review Corporation Tax returns and computations prepared on behalf of clients.
• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring all Corporate Tax Returns and Computations are completed accurately and submitted to HM Revenue & Customs on time.
• Support and contribute to advisory projects, including:
  • Succession planning
  • Management buyouts (MBOs)
  • Share schemes
  • R&D tax relief
• Handle tax queries on behalf of clients in a responsive and professional manner.
• Liaise directly with HM Revenue & Customs and other third parties where required.
• Communicate with clients regularly to resolve queries arising from annual tax return preparation and ongoing tax matters.
• Assist Partners and Directors in delivering tax planning advice and value-added solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser.
• Advise clients on tax liabilities and ensure they are aware of relevant payment deadlines.
• Manage work in progress (WIP) across your client portfolio, ensuring timely billing and fee recovery upon completion of work.
• Manage time effectively to achieve strong recovery rates while ensuring time is appropriately charged to clients.
• Meet with prospective clients to discuss their tax affairs and identify opportunities to support their needs.
• Support and develop team members, helping to build capability within the Corporate Tax team.

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About You

We are looking for a confident and driven tax professional who combines technical excellence with strong interpersonal skills.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• CTA qualified, or qualified to a similar professional level.
• Strong experience in Corporation Tax compliance and advisory work.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and driven, with a positive work ethic.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues across the wider Dains Group.
• Resilient and confident when facing new challenges and opportunities.
• Strong leadership qualities, with the confidence and tenacity to develop others.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage client work efficiently and effectively.

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What You’ll Receive

Dains offers a competitive and supportive benefits package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Statutory bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Buy and sell annual leave
• Life assurance
• Private medical cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Greener car scheme
• Regular development reviews and training
• Group staff pension scheme
• Discounted shopping platform

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About Dains

The Dains Group is a leading independent accountancy practice with a clear growth ambition and a people-first culture. We are proud to provide a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where ambitious professionals are empowered to succeed.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join Dains, you become part of a business that values expertise, supports development, and encourages you to make a real difference.

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Take the Next Step

If you are looking to grow your career in Corporate Tax within a progressive and highly respected firm, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Apply now to join Dains Accountants & Advisers in Birmingham.

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Interested in Future Opportunities?

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