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If you want to be part of a Firm where you can make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!\nThis position offers a unique opportunity to gain extensive exposure across various areas within Corporate Tax Compliance. Our firm specialises in owner-managed businesses, large corporates, and charities. In this role, you will work closely with the audit team while also mentoring and developing junior tax team members. Although the primary focus of this position is compliance, you will occasionally have the opportunity to engage in advisory work on an ad-hoc basis in line with business needs.\nThis is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to grow within an ambitious firm, with our very own Tax Partner starting off as a Tax Assistant.\nThe ideal candidate should have experience working with owner-managed businesses and/or large corporates, previous exposure to compliance, and hold either an ACA or CTA qualification.\nThe important work you will be doing:\nManaging the corporate tax compliance process for a portfolio of OMB and/or large corporate clients\n\nLiaising with the audit team on a regular basis to manage deadlines and provide tax provisions for statutory accounts\n\nManaging junior team members to deliver work to agreed timescales and acting as the primary point of contact for the client\n\nProviding training and feedback to junior team members to assist in their development as tax advisors\n\nDirect line management responsibility for some junior team members\n\nDeal with correspondence from HMRC and liaise with representatives as and when appropriate.\n\nWork with senior members of the tax team to identify additional opportunities on your portfolio of clients, such as R&D and transfer pricing\n\nSupport the advisory team on an ad-hoc basis\n\nThe skills and experience you will bring:\nACA or CTA qualified\n\nA minimum of 3 years’ experience in Corporate Tax\n\nIdeal experience with a mixture of owner-managed businesses and/or large corporates\n\nStrong Excel skills\n\nThe ideal candidate will have:\nExperience managing corporate tax compliance for owner-managed businesses and/or large corporate clients\n\nPrevious exposure to compliance work, with the confidence to liaise with audit teams, clients and HMRC as required\n\nACA or CTA qualification, supported by a minimum of three years’ experience in Corporate Tax\n\nThe ability to mentor, train and provide feedback to junior team members\n\nStrong Excel skills and the ability to manage deadlines across a varied client portfolio\n\nAn interest in supporting ad-hoc advisory work and identifying additional client opportunities such as R&D and transfer pricing\n\nWhy PKF Smith Cooper?\nPKF Smith Cooper is the 13th largest accounting firm by UK fee income (Accountancy Age Top 50+50) and a member of PKF Global, a network of legally independent firms operating in 150 countries. This global reach enables us to share expertise, specialist knowledge, and resources while delivering a personal service to our clients.\nOur team of award-winning accountants and business advisors plans to double the size of our company within the next five years. As a fast-growing firm and ICAEW and ACCA Approved Training Employer, we are passionate about developing homegrown talent. Through comprehensive training, development, and progression opportunities, we can help you achieve your full potential and build a successful career in professional services.\nWhy Birmingham?\nIn the heart of the vibrant city, our new, state-of-the-art office boasts a contemporary open plan working area, on-site gym with lockers and shower facilities, and a large roof terrace perfect for taking in the views of the city. Our Birmingham office is easily accessible via train, being adjacent to Snowhill Train Station and only a 10-minute walk from New Street Station.\nWhy Derby?\nAt our headquarters, located in Pride Park, you’ll find our main office, featuring three floors of bright, open-plan workspaces, breakout areas, and modern meeting rooms. Fully equipped kitchens and dining spaces are perfect for spending time away from our desks, and you can even enjoy our private, on-site gym.\nWhy Nottingham?\nIn the heart of the bustling city, our Nottingham office, refurbished in 2023, is a modern and collaborative space. Some of the city’s best cafes and restaurants are on our doorstep, and we’re close to several public transport links, making the office easily accessible.\nWhat's in it for you?\nOur benefits package has been designed around our people and shaped by our values. As part of Team PKF Smith Cooper, here are some of the things you can expect:\nA working environment that empowers you to perform at your best, through our flexible working policy and dress for your diary scheme - Hybrid working during your probation period is subject to the manager's discretion\n\nTime to do what matters to you - 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, the option to reduce annual hours for additional annual leave, and your birthday off, on us. 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