Corporate Tax Manager (UK Tax experience required)

Corporate Tax Manager – UK Tax

We are looking for a Corporate Tax Manager with UK Tax experience to join our Sumer Offshore Services team, part of the Sumer Group, working in a hybrid model based at the 123 Consulting office in Johannesburg. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and professional excellence, where every team member is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a real difference.

Department & Location

Department: Corporate Tax

Location: Johannesburg

Key Responsibilities

• Support various UK hubs with the preparation and delivery of high-quality tax advice, adopting a holistic approach to client advice and delivery.
• Prepare clear, well‑structured, and technically accurate written advice reports.
• Actively involved in end-to-end delivery of advisory work, managing workflow and driving projects forward while delivering best‑in‑class quality advice.
• Assist with tax planning and restructuring projects, particularly for Corporate matters affecting OMBs.
• Apply corporate tax planning experience to restructuring, drafting clearances, writing advice documents, and advising on share schemes, remuneration planning, restructuring of groups, purchase of own shares, demergers, ERS reporting, and ATED where applicable.
• Conduct technical research and apply findings to client scenarios; serve as a point of contact for other departments on technical tax questions.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to gather information and ensure timely delivery.
• Contribute to the development of internal technical knowledge and best practice for the team.
• Assist with complex compliance work, disclosure work, and HMRC enquiries as needed during busy periods.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• CA(SA) / SAIT or equivalent qualified (or qualified by experience).
• Strong UK corporate tax knowledge and experience.
• Proven experience managing client relationships and delivering a high‑quality service.
• Confident communicator with a wide range of clients and colleagues.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience leading and developing junior team members.
• Broader tax knowledge or experience with other taxes desirable but not essential.

Job Benefits & Company Values

At Sumer, we are committed to fairness, removing barriers, and giving people the support they need to do their best work. We create an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.

Our values guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count

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