Senior Corporate Tax Manager

Dundee/Edinburgh

Full-time

At Henderson Loggie, we truly believe that our people are the heart and soul of what sets us apart from the rest.  Our unique approach revolves around collaboration, approachability, and most importantly, a commitment to delivering outstanding service to our clients.

We are proud of our approachable and straightforward style of working and are always keen to meet with people who share our values and commitment to providing outstanding client service.  We’re proud to be officially certified as a Great Place to Work by Great Place to Work UK. This accreditation demonstrates our commitment to putting our people first.

We are seeking an experienced specialising in both Corporate Tax and R&D to join our Tax department. You will be supporting the Tax Partners in building and maintaining tax relationships, overseeing high‑quality advisory work, and leading the delivery of complex Corporate Tax and R&D assignments. You will also play a key leadership role in managing and developing the Tax team.

Main Responsibilities include:

  • Manage your own portfolio of tax clients of Corporate Tax and R&D clients, ensuring excellent service delivery and strong commercial outcomes.
  • Provide expert technical advice across a wide range of Corporate Tax and R&D matters, including structuring, incentives, and innovation-related tax reliefs.
  • Review and quality‑assure work completed by team members, ensuring a high technical standard and a pragmatic, business-focused approach.
  • Coach and mentor junior colleagues with hands-on advice and support
  • Be proactive with clients, identifying planning opportunities and advising on changes to tax rules that may impact them.
  • In conjunction with the Partners, provide technical tax advice on a variety of assignments, including international projects, and provide a high level of client service.
  • Support the Partner in the operational running of the department, including billing fees and managing the billing process
  • Proactively contribute to departmental and firm-wide business development activities with the goal of winning new clients and consulting opportunities

Requirements:

  • CA or CTA qualification or breadth of knowledge to equivalent level
  • Experienced Tax Practitioner with excellent technical and reviewing skills
  • Expertise in R&D matters, including:
  • Preparing and reviewing R&D tax relief claims (SME & RDEC)
  • Identifying qualifying R&D activities and expenditure
  • Advising on R&D legislative changes and compliance requirements
  • Managing HMRC R&D enquiries and information requests
  • Strong client and employee management experience
  • Client driven and commercially aware
  • Organised with the ability to cope with multiple responsibilities within tight deadlines
  • Excellent technical knowledge with a proactive approach to CPD
  • Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to high standards of both personal and professional performance, with the ability to take ownership of tasks
  • Computer literate with experience in Tax software packages is essential

What you can expect:

  • A competitive salary
  • 35 days holiday per year & Holiday buy/sell scheme
  • Hybrid/Flexible Working Policy
  • Generous pension contribution and life insurance scheme
  • Continuous training and support via The HL Training Academy
  • Birthday gift and Perkbox – discounts on supermarket, travel, retail, leisure and much more
  • Professional Subscriptions
  • Team and office wide social activities
  • Volunteering Day
  • Enhanced paid leave (Maternity/Paternity/ Adoption/Bereavement & Compassionate Leave & Company Sick Pay)

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Henderson Loggie is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our Firm.

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