Senior Manager - Tax Assurance & Risk Management

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Manchester
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Corporate Tax
  • Industry

    Accountancy Firms
  • Pay

    Up to £80,000 depending on experience

Tax Assurance and Risk Management Senior Manager required for global accounting and advisory firm

Your new company

This is an opportunity to elevate your tax risk and assurance experience within a Top 6 accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. With clients ranging from ambitious and entrepreneurial start-ups and scale-ups, to large owner-managed and FTSE-listed international companies, you will be directly advising the owners and executive management teams that lead them, helping them grow, innovate, and succeed.
With a people-first culture, a commitment to agile working, and a collaborative approach, this firm empowers its teams to think creatively and deliver exceptional service.

Your new role

As a Senior Manager in the Tax Assurance & Risk Management team, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping clients meet their tax governance obligations and strategically improve their tax operations. You’ll work with a wide variety of private, PE-backed, and listed clients across sectors, delivering specialist advice on tax strategy, risk management, and compliance frameworks.

This is a dynamic, client-facing role where you’ll manage complex projects, coordinate junior resources and tax specialists, and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders. You’ll lead workshops, training sessions, and webinars, often at Board level, and contribute to business development and innovation activities that support our continued growth.

What you'll need to succeed

Ideally, you will be CTA and/or ACA qualified (or equivalent), with significant post-qualified experience in tax and a strong understanding of Tax Assurance and Risk Management. You will also bring:
  • Proven experience in tax governance, including SAO, CCO, HMRC Business Risk Reviews, and tax control frameworks
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, with confidence in engaging senior stakeholders
  • A commercial mindset and natural curiosity about how tax functions operate
  • Experience in leading complex, end-to-end project delivery
  • A collaborative approach and ability to manage and mentor junior team members
  • A proactive attitude and interest in developing bespoke solutions for clients

What you'll get in return

  • A flexible, agile working environment tailored to your needs
  • Structured career development programmes and mentoring
  • A supportive, inclusive culture that values individuality and collaboration
  • Opportunities to work on high-profile projects with leading businesses
  • Access to cutting-edge resources and technology to help you do your best work
  • Recognition and reward for your contributions and impact
What you need to do now

If you're interested in this Senior Manager – Tax Assurance Risk & Risk Management role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on 0161 237 3388 to discuss in more detail.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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