Job Description

Business Tax Senior Manager

Department: Tax

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Gatwick Office

Reporting To: Declan O'Connell

Menzies is an equal opportunities employer which means that we recruit, employ, train, pay, and promote regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We are building a first-class team and, to do so, we know that we need a diverse mix of talented people doing their best work.

If you’re ready to make an impact, lead with purpose, and work in a place where your voice truly matters, keep reading!

This is a key role within the Business and Corporate tax team and the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering tax compliance and tax advisory services across a diverse mix of owner managed companies as well as some large and international groups operating across a variety of industries.

This is your chance to be part of an accountancy firm that values its people as much as its clients.
Why Menzies?


At Menzies, our culture is our cornerstone We blend technical excellence with genuine care for our people and clients. With a National presence and over 1000 colleagues in the UK, we’ve built a culture based on shared values and mutual respect. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

🌟 People First Our work-life balance isn’t just talk. From agile working to generous leave, we create space for what matters to you.
🌟 Work with Inspiring Clients From Owner Managed Businesses to large corporates across diverse industries, no two days are the same.
🌟 Collaborate Across Borders Working with our network HLB International to be part of a team that thrives on knowledge-sharing and supporting businesses with global ambitions.
🌟 Innovate with Purpose We’re always looking for better ways to work—leveraging tech, simplifying complexities, and delivering value.
🌟 Empathy at Our Core We don’t just serve our clients; we build trusted relationships that stand the test of time.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of corporate tax compliance work, including responsibility for WIP management and billing.
• Advising and assisting OMB’s in respect of their business and tax requirements for example succession planning, remuneration planning, timing of capital expenditure
• Advising and supporting entrepreneurial businesses throughout their lifecycle including on protecting and leveraging IP and associated restructurings, determining the right business structure, incentivising staff, growing internationally and building and protecting value for the shareholders.
• Advise on the tax elements of equity incentivisation, such as the EMI option scheme
• Proactively involved in networking, proposals and growing the corporate tax portfolio in Gatwick.
• Identifying opportunities for tax planning, risk mitigation and cross-selling between service lines to ensure clients receive a proactive and effective service
• Training and mentoring junior colleagues within the Business Tax Team
• Ensuring the Firm’s technical, ethical, risk and compliance procedures are adhered to in all cases.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Qualified accountant and/or CIOT qualified tax adviser with qualified experience in a tax related role.
• Corporate tax technical and practical knowledge, including tax accounting.
• Good knowledge of tax issues affecting OMB’s and their shareholders.
• Knowledge of other business taxes and tax reporting processes
• Experience of working with corporate and entrepreneurial clients and managing at a senior level
• Knowledge of UK accounting standards and competent in interpreting accounts and other financial information
• Strong IT skills including MS Office. Alphatax an advantage but not essential.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
  
  

Job Benefits

At Menzies, we know that success starts with our people. That’s why we offer:

🌍 Career Development From learning opportunities to career coaching, we’ll help you achieve your goals.
🌍 Competitive Benefits Private medical cover, pension matching, and enhanced parental leave, to name a few.
🌍 Flexibility That Works for You Agile working is embedded in our culture.
🌍 Perks That Go Beyond From volunteering days to wellbeing initiatives, we care about your whole self.

To find out more about our benefits please read here