Entrepreneurial Tax Director

MHA; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile Working

33 days holiday including bank

Competitive salary package

Employee recognition awards & bonuses

Succession planning programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

MHA is seeking an entrepreneurial Tax Director / Senior Manager to lead advisory assignments for owner-managed and private groups in the UK. You will shape tax strategies, manage client relationships, and drive cross-border matters across multiple disciplines.

The role emphasises advisory delivery, with opportunities to grow in a flexible, people-focused environment that supports learning and development within the MHA network.

Qualifications

• CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent required.
• Experience delivering complex tax advisory engagements.
• Proven ability to manage diverse entrepreneurial client portfolios.
• Strong advisory and technical leadership across tax disciplines.
• Ability to lead projects and collaborate with Partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage advisory tax engagements for entrepreneurial clients.
• Develop commercially focused tax strategies across personal, corporate and cross-border matters.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships and identify opportunities.
• Oversee and mentor Managers, Assistant Managers and junior staff.
• Collaborate with Partners to deliver integrated tax solutions.
• Drive business development and lead pitches and proposals.

Skills

Tax advisory

Client relations

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Cross-border tax

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Are you ready to bring your Tax expertise to a role where your skills and unique perspective can make a lasting impact?

What Sets Us Apart

At MHA, we’re about people first – our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As one of the UK’s top 15 accountancy firms and a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest network in the world, we are a hub of global knowledge with a strong local commitment.

Our people-focused approach truly sets us apart. Here, you won’t just be another face in the firm; you’ll be part of an ambitious, driven team dedicated to continuous learning and growth. We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success. With access to unparalleled resources and award-winning development programmes, you’ll have the freedom to shape your career while making a meaningful impact. We take immense pride in being awarded gold for Investors in People. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring every individual feels valued and supported.

Here, You’ll Go Beyond Numbers

We’re looking for a talented Entrepreneurial / Mixed Tax Director OR Senior Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and embraces the chance to tackle complex challenges. At MHA, you’ll be surrounded by passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a difference. Your work in Corporate Tax will go beyond the numbers – it’s about building meaningful client relationships, understanding their businesses, navigating risks, and delivering insights that drive real results.

As an Entrepreneurial / Mixed Tax Director / Senior Manager, you will work with a diverse portfolio of entrepreneurial businesses, owner-managed companies, private groups, shareholders, high net worth individuals, and family-owned enterprises. You will gain exposure to a broad range of complex UK and cross-border tax matters across multiple tax disciplines, leveraging MHA's position as the UK independent member firm of Baker Tilly International.

The role will be predominantly advisory-focused, providing strategic tax advice to businesses and individuals across a wide range of matters. You will work closely with clients and fellow advisers to deliver commercially focused solutions, helping clients navigate key business and personal tax decisions. Ultimately, there will be flexibility to tailor the role to the individual, with opportunities to get involved in a diverse range of advisory projects.

This will include areas such as shareholder and owner-managed business planning, business succession, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, remuneration planning, capital gains tax planning, inheritance tax planning, property and stamp taxes, international tax matters, and supporting businesses and individuals through various stages of their life cycle.

Most importantly, we are looking for ambitious and forward-thinking individuals who are keen to develop their skills, build great relationships with existing and future clients, and leverage the experience on offer in this role to develop their technical and soft skills to progress in their career.

What We’re Looking For

• CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Managing a diverse portfolio of entrepreneurial clients, including owner-managed businesses, private groups, shareholders, family offices, trusts, and high net worth individuals.
• Taking overall responsibility for the delivery of complex tax advisory engagements across a broad range of tax disciplines, ensuring technical excellence, commercial practicality, and efficient project management.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to clients, providing commercially focused advice across areas including personal tax, corporate tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, employment taxes, stamp taxes, business succession planning, shareholder planning, and international tax matters.
• Leading and managing significant advisory projects, including business restructurings, shareholder reorganisations, business sales and acquisitions, management buyouts, remuneration planning, succession planning, and property-related transactions.
• Advising business owners, entrepreneurs, and private clients on tax-efficient strategies throughout the business lifecycle, from start-up and growth through to succession and exit.
• Working closely with Partners and specialists across the wider tax practice to provide integrated solutions for clients with complex tax requirements.
• Proactively identifying tax planning and advisory opportunities within the client portfolio, contributing to revenue growth and cross-selling initiatives across service lines.
• Supporting and driving business development activities, including originating work, leading or contributing to pitches and proposals, developing client and referrer relationships, and contributing to the growth of the Entrepreneurial Tax offering.
• Working closely with Partners on strategic clients and key accounts, helping to identify new service opportunities, sectors, and routes to market.
• Providing technical leadership within the team, mentoring and developing Managers, Assistant Managers, and junior team members, while sharing best practice across the wider tax function.
• Contributing to the strategic growth of the tax practice through thought leadership, networking, and supporting a high-performance, advisory-led culture.
• Acting as an ambassador for the firm, building strong relationships internally and externally, and promoting the MHA brand in the marketplace.

Rewards That Resonate

You’re more than a number to us; you’re an individual with unique talents and aspirations. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and recognise your contributions.

• Agile Working: Enjoy the flexibility of core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and two home working days, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments seamlessly.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays, PLUS the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days)
• Competitive salary package
• Employee recognition awards & bonuses: Outstanding Performance Award Bonus, discretionary annual bonus, and other recognition initiatives.
• New and improved programme for succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access a free confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counselling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family.
• And lot’s more!

Are You Ready to Elevate Your Career?