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Department: Employment Tax
Location: City, London
Compensation: £41,000 - £55,000 / year
Description
As an Employment Tax Senior / Assistant Manager, you will play a key role within our fast-growing Employment Tax team, supporting the delivery of high-quality compliance and advisory services to a broad portfolio of clients. The role focuses on UK employment tax matters, including PAYE, NIC, benefits-in-kind, and off-payroll working, with the opportunity to expand into international employment tax and global mobility projects.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated tax professional with an entrepreneurial mindset who is looking to make a real impact within a developing team. You will be given early responsibility, exposure to high-profile projects, and the chance to work closely with experienced senior leaders. The team’s rapid growth offers excellent prospects for career development and progression, making this an ideal environment for someone seeking both technical challenge and the opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of the practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver employment tax compliance services for a wide-ranging client base, including PAYE health checks, benefits reporting (P11Ds, PAYE Settlement Agreements), and the compliance aspects of the Construction Industry Scheme.
- Draft technical advisory emails/reports for clients on employment tax matters, including but not limited to employment status, off-payroll working (IR35), termination payments, and benefits-in-kind structuring.
- Support senior management in providing strategic advice to clients, identifying risks, opportunities, and practical solutions in complex employment tax scenarios.
- Potential to get involved with international employment tax and global mobility projects, expatriate tax compliance, and cross-border employment tax planning.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK employment tax legislation and HMRC guidance, proactively sharing insights with clients and colleagues.
- Assist with client meetings, presentations, and training sessions, building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Contribute to business development initiatives, including proposal writing, attending networking events, and helping seniors in the team identify new opportunities within the existing client portfolio.
- Support junior team members through coaching and technical guidance, promoting a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
- Ensure work is delivered to the highest standard, adhering to regulatory requirements, firm policies, and agreed deadlines.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Previous experience in employment tax
- ATT qualified or equivalent
- Experience of dealing with HMRC
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience of using MS Excel to manipulate and analyse large amounts of data
- Experience of monthly payroll processing (desired but not essential)
- Organised and motivated
- A driven person who will take ownership of tasks and drive to completion
- Some expatriate tax knowledge is desirable but not essential
