Tax Assistant Manager | Hybrid

My client is a growing and dynamic professional services firm looking to appoint an Employment Tax Assistant Manager to join their team. The role offers the opportunity to manage a varied client portfolio across multiple business sectors, combining compliance work with advisory opportunities in a collaborative and supportive environment.

As Employment Tax Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for managing the employment tax affairs of a diverse client base. The role focuses on the annual employment tax compliance cycle and includes:

• Managing year-end reporting including P11
  
  Ds, PSA, STBV, and ERS submissions
• Advising clients on employment tax matters, including pay and benefits, employee status, and payroll compliance
• Identifying advisory opportunities and supporting the growth of the team’s service offering
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff, ensuring high-quality technical deliverables
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of employment tax legislation and changes

• ACA and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent)
• Recent practical experience managing an employment tax compliance portfolio
• Strong technical knowledge of employment tax legislation and reporting requirements
• Commercially minded, proactive, and confident in client-facing situations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex issues to clients and colleagues
• Team-oriented, flexible, and able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities independently
• Comfortable identifying advisory opportunities and contributing to business development initiatives

• 35-hour working week with hybrid working (up to three days from home; core hours 10:00–16:00)
• Competitive benefits including pension, life assurance, 25 days annual leave, and flexible family-friendly policies
• Eligibility for profit-sharing plan and discretionary bonus scheme
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and sectors
• Opportunity to develop technical expertise and progress within a growing employment tax team
• Collaborative and supportive working culture

My client is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace. They value technical excellence, integrity, enthusiasm, and collegiality, offering an environment where individuals are empowered to develop professionally while delivering outstanding service to clients.

For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood –  / DD: | Mobile:

This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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