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Corporate Tax Senior Manager Cv Sophie Shaw Corporate Tax Senior Manager 07700 90XXXX sophie.shaw@example.com sophieshaw Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2AB STRENGTHS Technical judgement When complex tax positions arose, tested them against UK tax statutes and documented the reasoning so reviewers could follow the conclusion. Consistent delivery Across four offices, put shared procedures and file templates in place so teams could prepare and review corporate returns on a common basis. Practical guidance Recurring helpdesk questions became useful training topics, giving colleagues clearer ways to handle technical issues and spot advisory needs. Risk awareness Introduced file sampling, sign-off checks and follow-up actions to make quality concerns visible and support appropriate remediation. Colleague development Consulted practitioners on revised templates and used targeted training to encourage adoption of consistent preparation and review methods. SKILLS Corporate tax returns Tax computations UK tax statutes HMRC enquiries Penalty regimes PCRT compliance Tax risk controls Quality assurance Review procedures Workpaper templates Client data gathering Tax automation Advisory identification Technical helpdesk Colleague training MY CAREER 24.2 Years Corporate Tax Senior Manager at Alderwick Accountancy (5.6 Years) Corporate Tax Senior Manager at Fern & Waller (6.2 Years) Corporate Tax Manager at Moor & Lyle (4.5 Years) Corporate Tax Assistant Manager at Brackenfield Tax (3.8 Years) Corporate Tax Associate at Hollis & Park (4 Years) SUMMARY Corporate tax leader with more than 23 years’ experience in accountancy and professional services, including 18 years post-qualification as a Chartered Tax Adviser. Lead corporate tax compliance, technical review and service improvement for complex UK companies and groups, applying tax statutes and HMRC guidance to clear, supportable computations and returns. At present, coordinate consistent delivery across four offices through shared procedures, workpaper templates , review checklists and CCH and Alphatax workflows. Establish proportionate risk and quality controls, including checks aligned with HMRC Professional Conduct in Relation to Taxation, and help colleagues identify suitable advisory services through practical training and technical guidance. Earlier client work included HMRC enquiries and penalty considerations, with clear records and considered responses supporting defensible advice. EXPERIENCE Corporate Tax Senior Manager Alderwick Accountancy Apr 2021 - Present Leeds, West Yorkshire Reworked corporate tax delivery across four offices, documenting standard operating procedures from client information gathering through computation and return preparation, technical review and escalation. Introduced shared workpaper templates , review checklists and data-gathering toolkits, giving teams a consistent basis for preparing files and recording evidence across a varied corporate portfolio. Improved the use of CCH and Alphatax for tax compliance and automation, refining workflows and validation steps to reduce avoidable manual rework and support timely reviews. Established a corporate tax risk framework and quality assurance policies, including file-review controls and sign-off checks aligned with HMRC Professional Conduct in Relation to Taxation (PCRT) guidelines. Set up a technical helpdesk for corporate tax queries from tax and other service lines; used recurring questions to shape practical training and a framework for recognising suitable advisory services. Corporate Tax Senior Manager Fern & Waller Jan 2015 - Mar 2021 York, North Yorkshire Directed technical review for a broad corporate tax portfolio, resolving complex positions against UK tax statutes and keeping computation and return files clear, supportable and ready for review. Replaced inconsistent internal tax templates with documented procedures and practical review prompts, securing practitioner adoption through consultation and targeted training. Guided clients through HMRC enquiries by assembling relevant records, coordinating technical responses and assessing potential exposure under applicable penalty regimes . Strengthened practice risk management and compliance quality assurance through risk-based file sampling, recorded remediation actions and follow-up checks. Corporate Tax Manager Moor & Lyle Jul 2010 - Dec 2014 Sheffield, South Yorkshire Managed corporate tax compliance and review for companies and groups, applying UK tax statutes to complex adjustments and documenting material judgements in the supporting workpapers. Formalised internal preparation and review procedures for recurring computations and returns, making handovers between preparers and reviewers more consistent. Advised colleagues on HMRC enquiry correspondence and penalty considerations, translating technical conclusions into clear client communications and practical next steps. Corporate Tax Assistant Manager Brackenfield Tax Sep 2006 - Jun 2010 Hull, East Yorkshire Coordinated preparation and review of corporate tax computations and returns for a mixed client portfolio, resolving file queries and escalating technical matters with supporting analysis. Developed early tax technical templates and evidence checklists that improved the completeness of client records and made review points easier to trace. Completed the Chartered Tax Adviser ( CTA ) qualification in 2008 while building post-qualification experience in a professional-services practice. Corporate Tax Associate Hollis & Park Sep 2002 - Aug 2006 Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Prepared corporate tax computations and returns under senior review, reconciling accounting records to tax adjustments and maintaining clear supporting schedules. Organised client data requests and responded to review notes, building sound file documentation habits and a reliable grounding in corporate tax compliance. LEADERSHIP, AWARDS & RECOGNITION Facilitator, internal corporate tax technical forum, 2022–2025, sharing practice updates and discussing consistent approaches to recurring issues. Recognised by practice leadership in 2023 for developing clear review guidance and supporting consistent file quality across offices. EDUCATION BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance University of Nottingham 2001 Nottingham, Nottinghamshire CERTIFICATIONS Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), Chartered Institute of Taxation 2008 Corporate Tax Technical Update Training 2024 TECHNICAL SKILLS Tax Compliance Software: CCH, Alphatax, IRIS Elements Tax Research Platforms: Tolley+, Croner-i, LexisNexis Accounting Software: Sage 50 Accounts, Xero, QuickBooks Online Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc Office Productivity: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook Document Management: CCH Document Management, SharePoint, iManage Workflow and Automation: Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Lists Data and Reporting: Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Access, SQL Server Reporting Services Communication Platforms: Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex Electronic Filing: HMRC Online Services, Companies House WebFiling, Government Gateway SKILLS Corporate tax returns Tax computations UK tax statutes HMRC enquiries Penalty regimes PCRT compliance Tax risk controls Quality assurance Review procedures Workpaper templates Client data gathering Tax automation Advisory identification Technical helpdesk Colleague training PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT), Chartered Tax Adviser and member, supporting professional development in UK taxation. Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT), professional member, engaging with technical resources and tax practice updates.

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