Job Description

Director - Tax Disputes and Disclosures

Department: Tax

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manchester Office

Reporting To: Matt Watkins

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!

Menzies is committed to growing the Tax Disputes and Disclosures offering under the leadership of the TDD Partner. We are looking for a talented and self-motivated TDD Director to join a successful tax dispute resolution team, and to establish the team’s presence in Manchester and the North of England.

The TDD Director will look to establish a successful team from the Manchester office, delivering high-quality advisory services. The role is central to the Advisory Tax leadership team, with opportunities for professional growth and expansion of services across Manchester and the surrounding area.

The successful candidate will work closely with the TDD Partner to establish a leading Tax Disputes practice and take forward business development initiatives in a hugely satisfying client facing role, with a route to Partnership for the successful candidate based on performance.

Why Menzies?

At Menzies, Our Culture Is Our Cornerstone. We Blend Technical Excellence With Genuine Care For Our People And Clients. With 700 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 and this is why we were recognised as one of the Best Places to Work 2024 and 2025

🌟 Work with Inspiring Clients You’ll be working with a range of clients so no two days will be the same.

🌟 Collaborate Across The Firm Working with various people across the firm to raise the profile of Menzies Academy

🌟 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

• Winning new work for the team and wider firm from external sources, and able to demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to generating fees.
• Driving strategic financial performance, ensuring profitability, effective budgeting, and helping to optimise team chargeability.
• Leading all aspects of case management, championing service excellence, and identifying opportunities to introduce new work to the wider firm.
• Building a high-quality proposition to attract new business opportunities.
• Shaping the Firm’s people strategy, mentoring senior staff, fostering a high-performing and inclusive culture, and driving strategic growth, innovation, and thought leadership.
• Providing bespoke and strategic plans to resolve complex tax disputes across all areas of taxation.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Ex-HM Inspector of Taxes; ACA and/or CTA; lawyer or paralegal with relevant experience
• A background in tax disputes in another Tax Dispute Resolution or similar team.
• Coaching and People Management.
• Ability to demonstrate experience in the following
  o COP9 and COP8.
  o Disclosure facilities (WDF, LPC, DDS).
  o Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
  o Tax avoidance settlements.
  
  
• Ability to demonstrate relevant practical experience in Tax Disputes including a history in winning new work.
• High level of technical advisory expertise.
• Self-starter capable of motivating, driving, and developing the team.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels including excellent inter-personal skills in dealing with clients in person and report writing, with the ability to explain and simplify highly technical point for clients to understand.
• Strong relationship building, networking, and business development 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.