Senior Manager, Corporate Tax, Reading

Who We Are

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You’ll find a culture that prioritises learning, collaboration, and growth — providing you with the tools, support, and freedom to thrive and shape your career.

About the Team

Our Corporate Tax specialists in the EY Private and Mid-Market team work with a diverse portfolio of clients — from owner-managed and multi-generational family businesses to PE-backed and AIM-listed companies. These businesses span all stages of the business lifecycle, from start-ups to established multinationals.

We provide a balanced mix of compliance and advisory services, covering areas such as:

• M&A structuring and due diligence
• Exit planning and succession
• Group reorganisations
• International expansion and structuring

Above all, we serve as trusted advisors, ensuring our clients benefit from the full breadth of EY's services to achieve their business goals.

The Opportunity

Due to significant growth following several high-profile client wins, we are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Manager to join our Reading team. This role offers the opportunity to work with some of the most prominent and dynamic clients in the market, supporting them in navigating an increasingly complex tax landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing client

• Oversee the successful delivery of complex tax advisory, compliance, and reporting engagements
• Provide high-quality client service and maintain accountability for project quality
• Collaborate across specialist tax teams to provide holistic solutions
• Drive internal and external networking and business development
• Lead and contribute to team initiatives and strategic priorities
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior team members

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• A seasoned corporate tax professional, with experience gained in practice or an in-house environment
• An effective relationship builder with strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Commercially aware with a strong track record in business development
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• A confident communicator, both written and verbal
• A natural leader, team player, and coach, with experience managing and developing others
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and change-oriented environment

Additional strengths include:

• Degree qualified
• Strong technical expertise in corporate tax, including tax accounting/tax audit
• Demonstrated ability to interpret both existing and emerging tax legislation
• Strong project management skills, including budget management and deadline delivery

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have:

• A professional qualification such as ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA, or
• Completion of HMRC’s full Tax Inspector Training Programme, or
• A relevant law qualification

What We Look For

• A collaborative and engaging team player
• A client-focused mindset with an ability to deliver high-quality outputs
• Flexibility, resilience, and adaptability to changing demands
• A passion for mentoring others and contributing to team success

What We Offer

• Global Exposure – Work with international clients and teams across EY’s global network.

• Career Progression – Develop new skills, lead high-impact projects, and shape your career path.
• Support & Coaching – Learn from industry leaders and receive mentoring at every stage.
• Flexible Working – We support hybrid working and encourage a healthy work-life balance (minimum two days in the office).
• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and exclusive EY perks.
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in an environment that values authenticity, diversity, and inclusion.

At EY, belonging means more than just fitting in — it means thriving .

Whoever you are, whatever your background, you are valued, supported, and empowered to be your best.

Ready to lead, inspire, and make an impact? Apply now.