Business Tax Assistant Manager
Requirements
Applicants need a tax-specific qualification such as ACA or CTA (or equivalent), at least three years of relevant experience, and practical knowledge of corporate reconstructions and related corporation, shareholder, and capital gains taxes. General accountancy knowledge, strong technical judgment, willingness to learn, and competence with Microsoft Office and SharePoint are also required; indirect tax knowledge and international experience are advantageous.
Job Description
Location: Heathrow Office
Description
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This is a key role within the local office but also the wider Business tax team the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering mainly compliance and some 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
- Managing the delivery of tax advisory projects, including corresponding with clients, attending client meetings, and overseeing projects from the planning stage through to implementation.
- Overseeing, coordinating and reviewing the preparation of tax structuring and other technical tax advice, applications for HMRC clearances and other project related administration and reporting in relation to a range of complex group reorganisations, demergers and other corporate transactions, for review and sign off by partners and directors.
- Overseeing, coordinating and reviewing tax due diligence reports for sign off by partners and directors, managing communications with clients and relevant third parties and advising on the practical aspects of tax risk mitigation (e.g. warranty and indemnity protection).
- Undertaking, reviewing and delivering research and potential solutions on complex technical issues for review by more senior team.
- An understanding of the relevant practical and business tax considerations and concepts applicable to corporate reconstructions is essential, including a working knowledge of the relevant aspects of corporation tax, shareholder and capital gains taxes.
- An awareness of the relevant aspects of indirect taxes (stamp duty, stamp duty land tax and VAT) would also be preferred, but we will consider exceptional candidates with an interest in developing their knowledge of these taxes, and further on-the-job training can be provided as necessary.
- The majority of projects will be UK focused, but a number of projects will have international elements and we would be interested to discuss any international experience or interests that candidates have.
- Due to the nature of relevant projects, some general accountancy knowledge or background will be necessary.
- It will be essential that the successful candidate is able to deliver sound technical results and also show an aptitude for further learning.
- Competent in Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
- Applicants are expected to have a tax specific qualification (ACA/CTA, or equivalent) and at least three years relevant work experience.
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About Menzies LLP
Menzies is a proudly independent UK business advisory and accountancy practice with national coverage and international connections. As a full-service firm with strong sector specialisms, we have a proven track record supporting businesses, not-for-profit and individuals to successfully reach their financial goals. We focus on optimising clients’ businesses financially, operationally, and strategically. We employ 1000+ trusted advisors in Audit, Tax & Advisory Services, across 11 locations UK wide. Our sector specialisation sets us apart. Our expert teams work in collaboration with each other delivering a host of business, tax and commercial advisory projects over and above the market leading assurance and compliance work undertaken for UK and International clients. We continue to take a relationship-led approach with our clients. 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 a turnover of £110m. Our clients are mid-size and large privately held corporates, not-for-profit, 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. We are a certified B Corp™. Menzies is part of a global community of over 10,000 businesses recognised for meeting high standards of social and environmental responsibility, accountability, and governance. Our sector expertise extends to: Charities & Not for Profit Financial Services Hospitality and leisure Legal Services Manufacturing Property and construction Recruitment Retail & wholesale Social Housing Technology Transport and logistics Find out more at https://www.menzies.co.uk
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