Taxes Senior Manager

Job Title

Senior Manager (Employment Taxes)

EC4M & Remote Working

Monday to Friday, 35-hour week (Flexitime)

Tax Director

Assistant Manager

£80,000 to Negotiable

BKL is a Top 40 accountancy and advisory business supporting a diverse client base, from entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals to ambitious owner‑managed businesses and multinational groups. With a legacy spanning over 130 years, we’ve evolved into a modern, purpose‑driven business that balances profit with impact. We are proud to be a certified B Corp, reflecting our commitment to sustainability, transparency, and responsible governance.

As a member of DFK International, we support clients locally and internationally with cutting‑edge expertise and a personal touch. We believe all clients deserve the same level of care, innovation, and excellence.

BKL’s Tax Consultancy team provides a first‑class advisory service across a diverse range of high‑value tax matters to both high‑net‑worth individuals and corporate entities. The continued rapid growth of the team has created an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Manager to join our Employment Taxes service line and provide additional senior support in this strategically important area.

I’m really excited to welcome someone new into our rapidly expanding Employment Taxes team. You’ll find a new team that’s ambitious, hardworking but also down‑to‑earth, where people care about doing excellent work and about each other. If you’re curious, proactive, and ready to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

This role gives you the chance to make an impact with ambitious clients, develop your expertise, and grow your career within a supportive and collaborative environment. You’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of work, be encouraged to innovate, and benefit from a clear progression pathway.

• Lead and deliver on a wide range of Employment Tax advisory and compliance projects, ensuring high‑quality technical outputs.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients on complex matters including UK Employment Taxes, some mobility matters and National Minimum Wage ("NMW") work.
• Oversee Employment Tax due diligence reviews for corporate transactions.
• Provide technical oversight on Construction Industry Scheme ("CIS") matters.
• Draft, review, and finalise advisory reports, technical memos, and client communications on a full suite of UK Employment Taxes technical matters.
• Conduct technical research and proactively share insights with colleagues and clients, including updates on legislative changes and their practical implications.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, including preparation of technical and marketing materials for internal and external audiences.
• Support the training and development of junior team members, acting as a mentor and role model within the team.
• Play a key role in building out the Employment Taxes service line as part of the wider growth strategy of the firm.

• 8‑10 years’ substantive UK Employment Taxes experience, gained in practice and/or industry.
• Strong track record of advising on complex employment tax issues and managing client relationships at a senior stakeholder level.
• Experience in transaction‑related employment tax due diligence highly desirable.
• Exposure to the full employment tax compliance cycle (P11
  
  Ds, PSA, ERS, PBIK, CIS, STBV) and associated advisory matters.

• Excellent people skills, with the ability to lead and inspire colleagues and maintain strong client relationships.
• Outstanding technical and analytical skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong commercial awareness, with an ability to provide pragmatic, solutions‑driven advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting high‑quality technical reports.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and confident in acting independently while collaborating effectively within a team.

• Think Big – Be curious, brave, and open to new ideas.
• In It Together – Collaborate, care, and build an inclusive culture.
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