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Tax Manager
Department: Corporate Tax
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Worthing
Description
Carpenter Box is proud to be part of the Sumer Group. We are chartered accountants, tax, and business advisers based in the Southeast. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and professional excellence, where every team member is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a real difference.
We are looking for a Manager to work within our Tax Advisory team. The role would be based predominantly in our Worthing office, with the flexibility to also work from home and/or our Gatwick, Brighton or Chichester offices. Our team provide tax advice across a wide variety of sectors and taxes, and you will need to have proven experience in both corporate and personal taxes.
We are looking for a Manager to work within our Tax Advisory team. The role would be based predominantly in our Worthing office, with the flexibility to also work from home and/or our Gatwick, Brighton or Chichester offices. Our team provide tax advice across a wide variety of sectors and taxes, and you will need to have proven experience in both corporate and personal taxes.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing clear and concise advice to your portfolio of clients, building trusted and effective relationships
- Work closely with non-tax fee earners across the group, including Business Services and Audit, to deliver a wide range of business tax projects
- Managing and reviewing complex corporation tax returns, advising on matters such as corporate reorganisations, EMI schemes, and tax planning for owner managed businesses.
- Advising owner managed businesses regarding remuneration planning, succession planning, CGT and IHT mitigation
- Delivering specialist tax advice which may include profit extraction strategies, management buy outs, and key stages of the business lifecycle.
- Line management responsibilities for trainees within your team, providing regular feedback and supporting their development.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- You should be an experienced tax adviser to SMEs and their owner/managers
- CTA qualified is advantageous, however candidates that are ATT/ACA qualified with proven experience may also be considered.
Belong @ Sumer
At Sumer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, not just as buzzwords, but as the heartbeat of our team. Our recruitment practices reflect this commitment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We prioritise creating an environment where every candidate feels respected and supported throughout the hiring process.
Job Benefits
- Working in a relaxed, friendly, modern environment with a great team
- Agile working hours and office space
- Paid overtime or take time off in lieu if you work over your contracted hours
- 9% pension contributions
- Private Medical Insurance
- Job referral scheme - bonuses up to £5,000
- Opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
- Opportunity to join our Cash Plan and Enterprise Health scheme
- Carpenter Box Lifestyle Hub which offers discounts for online and high street shops
- Relaxed dress code