Senior Tax Manager

BDO UK; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Tax Advisor to join their Business Tax practice. This role offers the chance to work with high-growth businesses, providing expert tax compliance and advisory services. You'll tackle complex tax issues, manage client portfolios, and contribute to team growth in a supportive environment. With a commitment to professional development, this position promises a fulfilling career path while making a significant impact on clients' success. Join a team where mutual support and respect are paramount, and help shape the future of entrepreneurial businesses in the UK.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Mentoring and Coaching

Career Development Programs

State-of-the-art Collaboration Spaces

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of taxation and experience advising on M&A transactions.
• Ability to manage client portfolios and provide Corporation Tax Compliance services.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on tax compliance and M&A activities, ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Collaborate with peers and leadership to identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Tax Compliance

M&A Transactions

Client Portfolio Management

Tax Structuring

Leadership

Risk Management

Education

Degree

CTA

ACA

Tools

Technology Tools for Tax

Job description

We're BDO, an accountancy and business advisory firm providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world.

Our clients are Britain's economic engine—ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited, high-growth businesses that fuel the economy, along with their owners and management teams.

We'll broaden your horizons

BDO's Business Tax practice is at the core of our Tax function, playing an important role across the wider business. Our team collaborates with others within BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions to overcome challenges. If you're seeking exposure and the opportunity to make an impact, you're in the right place.

Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll face new problems to solve and opportunities for growth. You'll advise clients on high-profile M&A activities, ensure their tax compliance, and enjoy variety and challenge in your role.

We support diverse businesses across various sectors in the UK and globally. Your role will involve providing Tax Compliance & Advisory services to scale-ups, private businesses, and PE-backed groups. Each client has unique needs, and applying your expertise across different contexts will help you develop your skills and gain valuable experience for your career.

We'll help you succeed

Our clients trust us for the quality of our advice, which stems from a thorough understanding of their businesses built through close collaboration and long-term relationships.

You should be proactive, able to manage your own tasks, and confident in collaborating and communicating regularly with peers, Directors, and Partners to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and develop new business opportunities, contributing to our team's growth and enhancing client delivery. We are looking for someone with:

• An in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of taxation, with experience advising entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, and PE-backed groups.
• Experience advising on M&A transactions, including tax structuring, due diligence, and buy/sell-side activities.
• Experience managing a client portfolio, including onboarding, engagement management, billing, and identifying opportunities to improve recoveries and cash collection.
• Ability to provide Corporation Tax Compliance and Advisory services to a range of clients, utilizing shared service teams or technology tools.
• An active interest in developing the team technically and commercially through effective delegation and role modeling.
• An understanding of potential risks related to the firm's quality control procedures.
• Experience leading complex projects and handling complex tax issues.
• Education to degree level and/or CTA, ACA, or equivalent qualification.

We value authenticity; you'll be supported to be yourself, and your contributions will be recognized and rewarded. We promote agile working, offering flexible ways to work that suit individuals and teams.

At BDO, we aim to help you achieve your personal and career goals through structured programs, resources, and frameworks for development.

We're in it together

Mutual support and respect are core to BDO's culture. We foster a people-centered environment with mentoring, coaching, and support at every career stage. Our agile framework keeps us connected, enabling idea sharing and collaboration. We invest in state-of-the-art spaces and resources to facilitate learning and networking, encouraging you to build your skills and share your expertise.

We're looking forward to the future

BDO supports entrepreneurial success, fueling the UK economy. Our success relies on our people—6,500 talented individuals across 17 UK locations—working together to help our clients achieve their ambitions.

We have a clear purpose and a confident outlook, continuously evolving to strengthen our global reach, integrity, and expertise. We shape the future collaboratively, fostering innovation and openness to improve our ways of working.