Menzies

Menzies LLP is a prominent UK business advisory and accountancy firm with a history dating back to its founding in 1912. Headquartered in London, the company has established a national presence across England and Wales, operating from 11 locations throughout the UK. These offices include key hubs in Cardiff, Farnborough, Heathrow, Leatherhead, Central London, Solent, and Woking. The firm has expanded its geographical footprint through strategic mergers, such as with Wagstaffs Chartered Accountants in Hertfordshire.

Menzies LLP employs over 1,100 trusted advisors who are dedicated to optimizing clients' businesses financially, operationally, and strategically. Beyond its extensive UK operations, Menzies LLP maintains significant international connections. The firm is a prominent member of HLB International, a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms. HLB International is recognized as a Top 10 Global network, operating in 160 countries worldwide and reporting global revenues exceeding $5 billion.

This membership provides Menzies LLP with an expansive global reach, covering 157 countries through 1,069 offices and a workforce of 46,755 people. The firm leverages this network to coordinate the delivery of international advice, ensuring that planning processes and compliance services are integrated across international borders for clients operating globally. HLB International also received the 2024 network of the year award, underscoring its standing in the global advisory landscape. Menzies LLP offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to support a diverse client base, including mid-size and large privately held corporates, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals.

The firm's core offerings encompass audit, tax, and advisory services, alongside accounts advisory, financial planning, and transaction services. Further specializations include corporate finance, business recovery, forensic accounting, strategic advisory, and outsourced business services such as HR and FD support. Menzies LLP also provides wealth management and employee benefits solutions. The company employs a "Brighter Thinking" methodology, which is a client-focused and relationship-led approach designed to empower clients with confidence and certainty amidst increasing complexity.

This methodology involves asking challenging questions to define aspirations, visualize the broader context, and inspire new opportunities for clients. The firm distinguishes itself through strong sector specialisms, applying in-depth knowledge of industry trends to provide commercially focused advice. Menzies LLP serves a wide array of sectors, including Not for Profit, Financial Services, Hospitality & Leisure, Legal Services, Manufacturing, Recruitment, Retail & Wholesale, Technology, and Transport & Logistics. Notably, the company possesses extensive expertise in the Property & Construction sector, offering specialist accountancy and advisory services to property developers, architects, surveyors, landlords, contractors, owners, and investors.

The firm assists clients in this sector with business strategy, corporate finance, financial audit, and tax advice, addressing challenges such as housing supply, land scarcity, and evolving tax regimes. Menzies LLP also provides support for Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) compliance, which is crucial for businesses within this sector. Within its Property & Construction specialism, Menzies LLP also dedicates expertise to the Social Housing sector. The firm's specialists collaborate with housing associations of varying sizes, from local providers to large regional and national groups.

This support helps these organizations navigate financial, operational, and regulatory demands effectively. Menzies LLP delivers assurance and strategic insights to enable housing providers to operate efficiently and plan for long-term sustainability, offering robust governance advice and practical recommendations to strengthen financial controls and support ongoing investment in housing and community projects. The firm addresses critical sector pressures, including budget constraints, evolving government policies, funding challenges, and increasing compliance expectations, including guidance on topics like leases, capitalisation, and regeneration schemes. While not exclusively focused on Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), the firm's comprehensive experience in property development, construction, and social housing, which often involves residential and mixed-use developments, provides a foundational understanding of the broader property landscape relevant to such specialized accommodation types.