Key Achievements:
- Managed complex tax engagements, identifying £250,000 in savings and optimisations for clients.
- Reduced client reporting and compliance turnaround time by 30% through process standardisation.
- Introduced efficient tax planning strategies, increasing client profitability and cash flow.
- Mentored and developed junior tax staff, resulting in two promotions within 12 months.
- Enhanced compliance accuracy across multiple jurisdictions, reducing risk of penalties or audits.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage client tax engagements including corporate, personal, and indirect taxes.
- Prepare and review complex tax computations, returns, and filings in compliance with UK and US tax regulations.
- Provide strategic tax planning advice to clients to optimise tax efficiency and reduce liabilities.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop tax staff, including associates and assistants.
- Liaise with HMRC, IRS, and other regulatory authorities on behalf of clients.
- Conduct detailed tax research on domestic and international tax matters.
- Review client accounting records to ensure accuracy and completeness for tax purposes.
- Identify tax risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to clients.
- Assist clients with audits, investigations, and tax authority queries.
- Ensure compliance with statutory deadlines for all tax filings.
- Collaborate with client finance teams to ensure tax planning aligns with business strategies.
- Prepare and present reports to clients and senior management on tax positions and obligations.
- Support business development initiatives by identifying new tax advisory opportunities.
- Stay up-to-date with changes in tax laws, regulations, and professional standards.
- Conduct internal reviews to ensure quality and accuracy of tax deliverables.
- Implement process improvements to enhance tax engagement efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provide guidance on transfer pricing, international tax, and cross-border transactions.
- Maintain accurate and organised tax documentation for all engagements.
- Monitor tax provision calculations for clients and ensure appropriate disclosure in financial statements.
- Uphold ethical, professional, and confidential standards in all tax engagements.
What does a Senior Tax Manager do?
A Senior Tax Manager oversees complex tax compliance and advisory services while managing client relationships and leading tax teams. They provide strategic advice on corporate and personal taxation, ensuring clients remain compliant while identifying tax planning opportunities.
What qualifications do you need to become a Senior Tax Manager?
Senior Tax Managers are typically CTA qualified, often alongside ACA or ACCA. Employers generally expect extensive experience across tax compliance, advisory work and client management.
What skills are important for a Senior Tax Manager?
Strong technical tax knowledge, leadership, commercial awareness and communication skills are essential. Senior Tax Managers must also be able to interpret changing tax legislation and provide practical advice to clients.
What types of clients does a Senior Tax Manager work with?
Senior Tax Managers advise owner-managed businesses, multinational organisations, high-net-worth individuals, partnerships and corporate clients across a wide range of industries, depending on the firm's specialisms.
What career progression is available after Senior Tax Manager?
Senior Tax Managers often progress to Tax Director, Tax Partner or Head of Tax roles. Some also move into senior in-house tax leadership positions within large organisations.