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Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Corporate Tax Senior Manager to join our team in Edinburgh.

Job Purpose:

This is a role at the heart of our business, offering the opportunity to work with a broad range of clients across multiple sectors. You will provide expert advice on corporate tax matters, guide businesses through complex challenges, and support clients in achieving their strategic goals.

With diverse responsibilities and scope for ongoing development, this position offers a rewarding career path within a collaborative and client-focused environment.

The Corporate Tax Senior Manager will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Delivering high-quality corporate tax advisory services on a wide variety of projects, such as business reorganisations, transactions, international tax issues, and group structuring.

• Managing and reviewing corporate tax compliance work for a portfolio of clients, ensuring deadlines are met and standards are consistently high.

• Leading tax due diligence and advisory projects, supporting clients with clear and practical solutions.

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, becoming a trusted adviser and identifying opportunities to add value.

• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm—including Corporate Finance, VAT/indirect taxes, Employment Taxes, and Transfer Pricing—to provide seamless support.

• Monitoring tax legislation and keeping clients and colleagues informed of relevant developments.

• Supporting the development of junior colleagues through coaching, training, and constructive feedback.

About You

• A highly experienced tax professional, currently operating at Manager grade or above.

• Strong technical knowledge and experience in corporate tax advisory and compliance work.

• A confident leader, able to manage complex projects while supporting team development.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, build relationships, and provide clear advice.

• Professionally qualified (CA and/or CTA, or equivalent).

• Experience in line management, coaching, or mentoring within a tax advisory environment.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. 

Why JC?

Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives - whether it’s our clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people, who now number over 900 across the UK.

We work with individuals and businesses all over the country and our expertise covers almost every industry sector. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers across more than 114 countries.

Everything we do at Johnston Carmichael is underpinned by our four core values – Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant. We’ve created a range of ways to support our people to make sure every voice is heard, including our People and Culture Forum, and we encourage each of our sharp minds to be leaders of their work and learning. You can read more about our culture and values here.

In the last 10 years we’ve raised more than £450,000 for charity and continuously evolved our commitment to sustainable business practices. We are Gold sponsors of the Kiltwalk and also partner with Netball Scotland and England Netball, creating an enduring impact on the ground in our communities.

Why Tax?

The role of a tax adviser is transforming; technology and legislation present opportunities for us to differentiate ourselves and provide an unsurpassed client service – with more efficiency, greater innovation and deeper insight.

 
A career in tax at Johnston Carmichael is diverse and challenging, and you’ll be joining an award-winning tax practice, spanning an extensive range of corporate, personal and specialist tax services.

In 2019 we won the 2019 Tolley’s Taxation Award for Best Tax Practice in a Regional Firm, and 2024 saw the team take home another Tolley’s win - Best Private Client Tax Practice, praised by judges for how we put clients “at the heart” of all our work. We do more than crunch numbers - you’ll build close relationships with our clients, truly getting under the skin of their businesses and providing advice and guidance that offers real value.

And, with expertise across a range of industry sectors, there’s no shortage of variety in the work we do. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 30,000 advisers across more than 110 countries, so you’ll have the opportunity to work with businesses all over the globe.

What you can expect

As well as working with a great team of colleagues and enjoying the balance of hybrid and flexible working, we offer a range of benefits to make your time at JC even more fulfilling. Click here to see what’s on offer.

Different backgrounds and different opinions make for more interesting work and better outcomes. We’re sure we don’t have to say this, but we welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of your heritage, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual identity or gender identity. We also actively encourage applications from anyone who’s had an extended time away from paid employment.

Our team is made up of people who’ve taken varied routes through their careers. We’re here to give you the tools, support, and materials to develop your expertise so you can pursue your ambitions. Our JC Aspire learning programme helps everyone reach their personal goals, and we’ve also carefully created our own Leadership Development Programme, which is accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School at Masters degree level.

We look forward to hearing from you

If you’re ready to write your success story with us, apply today.

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request.  We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.