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 Purpose
We're seeking a talented individual to join our corporate tax team in London, which is responsible for tax compliance and advisory services for a wide range of business clients. As Senior Manager you will be responsible for managing a full client portfolio of corporate compliance with minimal supervision, ensuring high-quality delivery. In this role you will also be expected to manage risk and financial performance, mentor junior colleagues and drive growth through identifying and pursuing business development opportunities. Further, you will have the opportunity to work with Directors/Partners on consultancy and advisory projects varying in complexity.
As a Senior Manager your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a broad portfolio of corporate compliance clients
- Undertaking consultancy work and ad hoc advisory cases
- Providing exceptional client service
- Identifying growth opportunities on client portfolio
- Staff and team management and development, including monitoring staff performance
- Involvement in business development activities
- Ensuring internal procedures are followed, and take account of institute and HMRC guidance, where relevant
Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you should have
- Significant corporate tax experience gained within the profession and/or industry
- Technically capable tax adviser who is able to manage complex client work
- Demonstrable experience of managing people and clients
- Existing business development skills and appetite to grow business
- Project management experience
- Experience of dealing with senior stakeholders both internally and externally
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) and/or tax advisor (CTA) or international equivalent
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
- Significant corporate tax experience
- Qualified accountant ACA, ACCA and/or tax advisor CTA
- Experience managing people and clients
- Business development skills
- Project management experience
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.
