Corporate Tax Senior

Menzies; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tax sector is seeking a qualified Tax Senior to join its Business Tax team across various office locations. The candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of corporation tax clients, overseeing compliance, mentoring juniors, and engaging in advisory work. This position offers a dynamic environment with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on market research

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Private Medical Cover

Pension scheme with employer matching

Referral bonuses and flexible working

Enhanced parental leave and volunteering days

Qualifications

• Strong corporate tax knowledge and practical experience required.
• Understanding of tax issues affecting owner-managed businesses is important.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of corporation tax clients.
• Preparing and reviewing UK corporation tax computations.
• Training and mentoring junior colleagues.

Skills

Corporate tax knowledge

Relationship management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Office

Alphatax

Job description

We are currently looking for a recently qualified Tax Senior to join our thriving Business Tax team. This is a key position and can be based from any of our office locations: Heathrow, Solent, Woking, Farnborough, Leatherhead, Stevenage, or London.

The ideal candidate will be a recently qualified or an established Tax Senior with aspirations to progress to an Assistant Manager and beyond.

The role involves managing a portfolio of corporation tax clients, overseeing their compliance cycle with support from senior team members, and engaging in advisory work as appropriate.

This is a vital role within the Business and Corporate Tax Team. The successful candidate will initially oversee a portfolio of business tax compliance functions within their designated office.

The client base includes owner-managed companies and large, international groups across various industries.

• We are a UK-based employer of choice with offices in London, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Hampshire, and South Wales (Cardiff).
• Join our team of over employees. Be a member, not just a number!
• We offer a dynamic, rewarding environment with diverse clients and industry sectors.
• Our benefits package is highly competitive.
• We promote work-life balance and staff development throughout careers.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Preparing and reviewing UK corporation tax computations
• Monitoring reporting and payment deadlines
• Collaborating with audit and accounts teams on tax accounting entries and disclosures
• Training and mentoring junior colleagues
• Providing tax compliance proposals and quotes to clients
• Depending on experience, coordinating other business tax returns (e.g., ATED, ERS, EMI, P11Ds)
• Managing financial performance against KPIs
• Handling correspondence with clients and HMRC
• Identifying tax planning opportunities and cross-selling services
• Supporting ad hoc projects and duties
• Ensuring adherence to technical, ethical, risk, and compliance standards

The Person:

The candidate should be able to work independently with oversight from partners and directors, excel in relationship management, and contribute to team collaboration. Responsibilities include client coordination, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to team goals.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong corporate tax knowledge and practical experience
• Understanding of tax issues affecting owner-managed businesses and shareholders
• Knowledge of other business taxes and reporting (preferred but not essential)
• Familiarity with UK accounting standards and financial analysis
• Proficiency in MS Office and databases; Alphatax is a plus
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Our Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on market research
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (31.5 days for trainees)
• Annual leave buy and sell scheme
• Private Medical Cover
• Pension scheme with employer matching
• Referral bonuses, professional subscriptions, flexible dress code
• Life assurance, income protection, flexible working, learning opportunities
• DEI initiatives, CSR activities, Employee Assistance Program, health benefits
• Enhanced parental leave, volunteering days, season ticket loans, and more

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