Business Tax Manager

ACCA Careers; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Pension matching

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible agile working

Volunteering days

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Menzies LLP is seeking a skilled corporate tax professional to deliver a blend of compliance and advisory services for owner-managed and larger groups. You will manage client portfolios, supervise the business tax team, and guide tax planning and structuring across diverse industries.

You will work within our Business and Corporate tax team, providing practical solutions on succession, remuneration, capital expenditure timing, and equity incentives while ensuring high standards of technical and

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant and/or CIOT with post-qualified experience in a tax role.
• Experience with corporate and entrepreneurial clients at assistant manager or manager level.
• Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax and related advisory work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of business tax clients ensuring compliance and identifying opportunities for advisory work.
• Lead and train the business tax team to deliver high-quality service.
• Advise owner-managed businesses on succession planning, remuneration, capex timing and capital allowances.
• Assist with structuring and planning for entrepreneurial clients, including IP protection, cross-border growth and shareholder value.
• Provide input on EMI option schemes and other equity incentivisation elements.
• Proactively network, develop proposals, and grow the corporate tax portfolio.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and cross-sell between service lines.
• Mentor junior colleagues within the Business Tax Team.
• Ensure compliance with firm’s technical, ethical, risk and compliance standards.

Skills

Corporate tax knowledge

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

UK tax legislation

Education

CIOT/CA qualification

Post-qualification experience in tax

Tools

Alphatax

MS Office

Job description

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 a mixed role of 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.

Key Responsibilities

The day-to-day work will include:

• Managing a portfolio of business tax clients to ensure compliance requirements met, building relationship with the client, and identifying areas where Menzies can assist the client.
• Assisting with training and management of the business tax team
• Advising and assisting OMB’s in respect of their business and tax requirements for example succession planning, remuneration planning, timing of capital expenditure and capital allowances planning
• 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
• 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 post qualified experience in a tax related role.
• Experience of working with corporate and entrepreneurial clients and managing at an assistant manager or manager level.
• Corporate tax technical and practical knowledge
• Good knowledge of tax issues affecting OMB’s and their shareholders
• Knowledge of other business taxes and tax reporting processes is preferable but not essential.
• Knowledge of UK accounting standards and competent in interpreting accounts and other financial information
• Strong IT skills including MS Office and databases, alphatax ideal but not essential.
• Strong communication and organisation skills

Job Benefits

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 OMB's 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.

Why Join Us?

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.

About Menzies LLP

Menzies is a proudly independent UK business advisory and accountancy practice with true national coverage and international connections. As a full-service firm with strong sector specialisms, we have a proven track record supporting both businesses, not-for-profits and individuals to successfully reach their financial goals.

We're proud to be a Certified B Corp™ and part of a global community of over 10,000 businesses recognised for meeting high standards of social and environmental responsibility, accountability, and governance.

This certification reflects the way we already do business, putting people and relationships first, supporting our communities, investing in our teams, and helping clients build sustainable, future-focused organisations.

We continue to take a relationship-led approach to our client relationships. We use our Brighter Thinking methodology to empower clients with greater confidence and certainty in the face of increasing complexity.

Founded in 1912, Menzies is headquartered in London with coverage nationally in England & Wales and has 1100+ employees and a turnover of £110m. Our clients are mid-size and large privately held corporates, non-profits, and individuals, across the UK and internationally via major market country-desks, and in 157 countries globally through Menzies membership of HLB, the global advisory and accounting network.