TPF Recruitment is proud to represent a rapidly growing firm of Accountants and business advisors based in Reading, currently looking to hire an Accounts & Outsourcing Manager. Their diverse clientele ranges from large corporations to smaller owner-managed businesses, while their modern approach and dynamic, collaborative working environment set them apart from traditional accountancy firms. The specialist tax team includes experienced Corporate, Personal Tax, and Payroll specialists from diverse backgrounds, including Big 4 and top 10 firms, alongside a talented pool of trainees. The team is motivated, happy, and has recently achieved a high ‘Great Place to Work’ score. They pride themselves on delivering big firm experience in a tailored and client-focused manner. The growing Corporate Tax team offers core compliance services and specialist advice, such as R&D claims, capital allowances reviews, corporate reorganizations, and group tax planning, providing significant opportunities for professional development and career progression. Key Responsibilities: Manage a portfolio of corporate clients, serving as the key point of contact and leading their corporation tax compliance cycle. Assist with the preparation and review of corporation tax computations and returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations. Support the Corporation Tax Manager/Senior Manager in managing client engagements, maintaining client communication, and meeting deadlines for submissions and payments (including QIPs). Research technical points, identify potential risks, and recommend appropriate solutions. Collaborate with other team members to manage cross-team workflow, gather necessary information for tax compliance, and ensure accurate reporting. Respond to HMRC enquiries on behalf of clients, including preparing documentation and explanations as needed. Identify opportunities for tax savings and efficiencies, such as tax credits, reliefs, and incentives, and support their implementation. Stay up to date on changes in tax legislation and regulations, assess their impact on clients, and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders. Contribute to the development and maintenance of tax compliance policies, procedures, and controls to ensure effective tax risk management for clients and the firm. Mentor and develop trainees. Assist with ad hoc tax projects, such as restructuring initiatives, mergers, and acquisitions, by providing tax analysis and support to senior team members. Build and maintain relationships with clients, understand their business needs, and provide high-quality tax services to support their objectives. Manage workflow efficiently, monitor the status of every job, and take personal responsibility and accountability for your work. Be commercially minded, work within budgets, manage WIP for your jobs, and take responsibility for invoicing. Requirements Newly qualified Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) and/or Chartered Accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS, CA) or equivalent international qualification. Proven ability and experience in preparing corporation tax computations and returns for single entities and groups of companies. Experience in the following areas is desirable: Tax Compliance for Groups of Companies Research & Development Tax Relief Claims (SMEs & RDEC for Large Companies) Preparation of Corporate Interest Restriction Returns Preparation of Capital Allowances Reports Developed numerical, literacy, and communication skills. Ability to build internal and external relationships and deliver quality client service. Experience using tax software packages, ideally Digita (training will be provided). Benefits Salary Circa £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience and qualification status. 25 days holiday bank holidays, increasing by one day per year of service up to a maximum of 30 days. Opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday. Flexible working hours/start and finish times. Hybrid working policy. 3 days in the office, 2 from home. Private medical insurance. Free parking. Please contact Joe Potter on 01882206677 (tel), 07386668225 (mob), joetpfrecruitment.com, or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation. Refer a friend We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family, or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them. For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).