Senior Consultant, Employment Tax

Taxation; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking a Senior Consultant in Employment Taxes to deliver high-quality advisory services. You will work with a prestigious client portfolio, advising on employment tax issues, supporting compliance and risk management. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge in employment tax legislation and possess a professional qualification. This role offers hybrid working options, generous holiday allowance, and numerous opportunities for career progression in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Continuous professional development

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Generous holiday allowance

Opportunities for career progression

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of employment tax legislation.
• Professional qualification (ACA, CTA, ATT) or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising on employment tax issues.
• Supporting clients with HMRC enquiries.
• Assisting with due diligence on corporate transactions.
• Researching case law and applying legislation.
• Drafting technical advice and correspondence.
• Participating in client meetings and leading discussions.
• Mentoring junior team members.
• Identifying business development opportunities.

Skills

Technical knowledge of employment tax legislation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Commercial awareness

Collaborative mindset

Education

Professional qualification (ACA, CTA, ATT) or equivalent experience

Job description

Your new company

This is an opportunity to elevate your employment tax expertise with one of the global leaders in professional services, delivering audit, tax, consulting, and advisory solutions to some of the world's most influential businesses. With a reputation for excellence in employment taxes which has been built over many years, advising UK and international clients across diverse sectors, this firm fosters an inclusive environment where you can achieve your aspirations, work with the best in the market, and shape a career without barriers.

Your new role

As a Senior Consultant in the Employment Taxes team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality advisory services to a prestigious client portfolio. You'll work on complex projects in a fast-changing legislative environment, supporting clients with compliance, risk management, and strategic planning.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on employment tax issues, including remuneration structures, benefits, and expenses
• Supporting clients with HMRC enquiries, disputes, and compliance reviews
• Assisting with due diligence on corporate transactions and identifying employment tax risks
• Researching case law and applying legislation to client scenarios
• Drafting technical advice and correspondence for clients and HMRC
• Participating in client meetings and leading discussions where appropriate
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to their development
• Identifying business development opportunities and supporting proposals

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong technical knowledge of employment tax legislation
• Professional qualification (ACA, CTA, ATT) or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Commercial awareness and confidence in client-facing situations
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working options for flexibility and work-life balance
• Continuous professional development, including structured training and access to 300+ courses
• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including healthcare cover and virtual GP access
• Generous holiday allowance and the option to purchase additional days
• Opportunities for career progression in a growing, dynamic team
• A culture that values inclusion, integrity, and collaboration

What you need to do now

If you're ready to join a market-leading team and make an impact, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on 0161 237 3388 to discuss it in more detail.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.