Tax Manager

Position: Employment Tax Manager
Were partnering with a forward-thinking, friendly and inclusive accountancy and business advisory firm to appoint an Employment Tax Manager or Assistant Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded employment tax specialist who wants to build a varied portfolio, work closely with clients, and continue their personal and professional development within a firm that genuinely values worklife balance and long-term careers.

Youll join an established employment taxes team that sits alongside wider business tax, corporate finance, VAT and other specialist service lines, giving you access to a broad mix of work and the chance to collaborate across the firm. The role Youll deliver and develop a broad spectrum of UK employment tax advisory and compliance services, with regular client contact and the chance to contribute to growth.

Pro-actively build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with a portfolio of clients across diverse sectors. Provide timely, accurate and commercial employment tax advice, ensuring high levels of client service. Act as a go-to contact for HR, finance and leadership teams on employment tax matters. Core UK employment tax advisory & compliance Advise on all aspects of UK domestic employment tax, including PAYE, National Insurance and benefits-in-kind.

Manage P11

Ds, PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSAs) and related filings. Advise on benefits packages and salary sacrifice arrangements. Provide guidance on CIS, IR35 and employment status assessments. Stay up to date with employment tax legislation and best practice, and translate changes into practical client advice. Support on tax due diligence assignments, identifying employment tax risks and opportunities in target companies/groups. Work closely with corporate tax and corporate finance teams during transactions to ensure employment tax issues are properly identified and managed.

Assist with the design and implementation of share option schemes (predominantly EMI), noting that legal documentation is handled externally. Help create and implement growth share strategies and structures. Contribute to tax valuations for share options and growth shares. Advise on employment-related securities (ERS) and associated reporting and returns. Deliver and support training, coaching and mentoring of junior team members. Share technical knowledge and contribute to internal updates on employment tax developments.

Help identify and act on new business opportunities, primarily from the existing client base but also through wider firm relationships. What were looking for ACA / ACCA / ATT / CTA (or equivalent) with strong tax technical grounding. Solid employment tax experience across a range of issues (PAYE, NIC, benefits, PSAs, P11

Ds, CIS, IR35, status). Experience working with a diverse client base and sectors; exposure to international employment tax issues is helpful but not essential.

Experience with share plans, EMI and growth shares, or a strong interest and aptitude to develop in this area. Exposure to employment tax aspects of due diligence and transactions is an advantage. Strong technical skills with a keen eye for detail and commitment to quality. Commercial outlook able to provide practical, business-focused advice, not just technical analysis. Excellent communication skills able to explain complex tax issues clearly to non-specialists.

A genuine team player, comfortable collaborating with the wider tax team and other service lines. Motivated to continue developing their career in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. Eligibility:
You must already hold UK right to work sponsorship is not available for this role ture, working style & progression Youll be joining a firm that is:
Big enough to have dedicated employment tax, VAT, corporate finance and other specialist teams, and to bring the whole firm together for regular events. Small enough that youll be seen, heard and able to shape your own career path. A supportive, friendly and inclusive culture with a genuine emphasis on well-being and worklife balance. Hybrid working once probation is complete typically 23 days a week in the office, flexed…