At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.
Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.
Job DescriptionWhat will you be doing?
We're seeking a talented individual to join our Corporate tax team in Bristol, which is responsible for providing tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of business clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients and managing more junior members of staff as necessary. You will also provide assistance to Directors/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and you will actively be involved in and look to seek out working on special assignments and advisory projects where appropriate.
As Corporate Tax Manager, your responsibilities will include among others
- Managing portfolio of businesses including OMBs, SMEs and larger corporates
- Undertaking corporate tax provisioning, compliance, and advisory work for your portfolio
- Advising your clients on a variety of business tax matters (e.g. international tax matters, transactions, due diligence work, R&D, Employment tax)
- Provide exceptional client service and help manage and develop client relationships
- Identify opportunities to cross-sell other services to existing clients
- Counselling and develop junior staff through delegation and on the job training
- Conducting appraisals/monitor staff performance including acting as a Line Manager
Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA) and/or tax advisor (CTA)
- Significant corporate tax experience gained within the profession and or industry
- Technically capable tax adviser who is able to assist in complex client work
- Demonstrable experience of managing people and clients
- Appetite to develop business development skills to assist with the growth of the business
As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include
- Competitive salary
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Pension contribution
- Hybrid working model (role dependent)
- Generous holiday package
- Option to purchase additional holiday
- Shared parental leave
- Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Eye care support
We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.
Skills Required
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA) and/or tax advisor (CTA)
- Significant corporate tax experience gained within the profession and/or industry
- Technically capable tax adviser able to assist in complex client work
- Demonstrable experience of managing people and clients
- Appetite to develop business development skills
What We Do
As top 10 fastest growing UK accounting and advisory firm, we’ve been there, as a trusted partner, helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. In a world that is constantly evolving we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that really make a difference. Since 1881, we’ve been a trusted partner, building a legacy on expertise, simplicity, and an unrelenting commitment to client success. It is our vision to be the go-to professional services firm for growing businesses and private clients who have complex, diverse needs. Our specialists provide an extensive range of services from tax and accountancy, to assurance and financial advisory services. We are a business built on expertise, driven by ambition, and defined by our purpose - helping businesses and individuals both in the UK and internationally navigate challenges and seize opportunities.
