Employment Tax Senior Manager/Manager

Taxation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK accountancy firm is seeking a bright and enthusiastic Senior Manager or experienced Manager to join their Employment Taxes team. This role involves managing a portfolio of clients, providing high-quality employment tax advice, and supporting business development initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise and leadership skills, and will have the opportunity to mentor junior team members. The position offers a hybrid working model with competitive benefits including a contributory pension and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

Contributory pension

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Family-friendly policies

Profit-sharing eligibility

Discretionary bonus schemes

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified with relevant experience in employment taxes.
• Proven track record of delivering employment tax engagements.
• Commercially minded and confident at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and provide employment tax advice.
• Mentor junior team members and manage client budgets.
• Identify opportunities to grow the employment tax practice.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Technical expertise in employment taxes

Ability to build client relationships

Education

Professionally qualified (CTA, ATT, ACA/ACCA, STEP or equivalent)

Job description

I am working on behalf of a leading UK accountancy and advisory firm to recruit a bright and enthusiastic Senior Manager or experienced Manager to join their Employment Taxes team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering compliance and advisory services to a diverse client base while contributing to the growth of a highly respected practice.

The Role

You will manage a portfolio of clients, provide high-quality employment tax advice, and support business development initiatives. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to build lasting client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership in delivering client objectives and technical requirements within a well-established team framework.
• Provide consultancy advice on employment tax matters, including compliance reviews, IR35 assessments, due diligence, and risk management.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients on PAYE, CIS, and National Minimum Wage issues.
• Ensure timely delivery of all client work.
• Mentor junior team members, offering technical guidance and feedback.
• Manage client budgets, invoicing, and ad hoc queries.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to grow the employment tax practice through networking and pitches.

About You

• Professionally qualified (CTA, ATT, ACA/ACCA, STEP or equivalent) with relevant experience.
• Proven track record of delivering employment tax engagements.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Commercially minded, confident, and credible at all levels.

What's on Offer

• A 35-hour working week with hybrid flexibility (2 days in the London office).
• Competitive benefits including contributory pension, 25 days annual leave, life assurance, and family-friendly policies.
• Eligibility for profit-sharing and discretionary bonus schemes.
• Ongoing training and support, with clear opportunities for progression.

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