We are looking for an experienced corporate tax specialist at Manager or Assistant Manager level to join our new Leeds office and be a part of our fast-growing and dynamic Northern Regional Group.

The mix of work will be varied as the client base of the corporate tax team is across a diverse range of business sectors within the local market.

The role involves working on a portfolio of clients with a wider team responsible for delivering CT compliance and advisory services proactively and efficiently.

The individual will oversee the compliance process on their portfolio of clients, reviewing/ signing off tax computations and returns, identifying client opportunities and working with tax partners/ the wider team and clients to deliver answers to adhoc queries and work on related advisory projects.

There will also be the opportunity to train and coach more junior staff as well as get involved in firmwide initiatives.

The Team

The corporate tax teams in the Leeds and Manchester offices work together as one CT North team to deliver corporate tax advisory and compliance services. The team, headed by 2 partners, comprises of over 20 members from director to tax assistant.

We have a great client base which provides a huge variety of tax compliance and advisory work. You will be joining a dynamic and rapidly growing team, offering the opportunity to develop new skills and accelerated career growth opportunities.

The Office

These are exciting times for the local office with the recent expansion from Harrogate to brand new, purpose-built office space in Leeds City Centre in September 2024.

You

• Preferably CTA and/or ACA qualified
• Recent experience in working with clients and a team to manage a corporate tax portfolio to deliver advisory and compliance work and will need relevant strong client handling and managerial skills as well as detailed up to date working knowledge of corporate taxation issues (especially those relating to owner-managed businesses).
• Ability to be pro-active, resilient and driven; displaying a positive approach to work and have the ability to get things done.
• A team player
• Experience of organising the delivery of tax work, problem solving, and the ability to use their own initiative is essential. In addition, you should possess the confidence and professionalism to establish credibility at all levels, be commercially minded and have a clear perception of client requirements.

Rewards and Benefits

• A 35 hour working week with a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (our core hours are 10-4)
• Excellent benefits including: contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies.
• Eligibility for the firm’s Profit-Sharing Plan. Paid in December.
• Eligibility for the discretionary bonus scheme.

About Us

Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK’s 15th largest accountancy firm.

When you work with us at Saffery, you work with people who know your name, not just a job title. We’re a place shaped by friendly, intelligent people who are individually excellent and collectively exceptional. We’re committed to our clients, but also to our greatest asset – our people.

As a proud member of Nexia, a leading, international network of independent accounting and consulting firms, we’ve got access to local insight on a global scale.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us. With our ED&I strategy, Everyone Belongs, we are building on our positive work culture and implementing initiatives to improve diversity and strengthen our equitable culture of inclusion, led from the top.

We hope you will apply to us, whatever your background, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, disability or neurodivergence, because individual differences equal collective strength. Built on values of excellence, integrity, enthusiasm and collegiality, Saffery is where Potential meets Personal.