Job Title: Employment Taxes Manager
Location: Hybrid Working – London EC4M
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hour week (Flexitime)
Reporting to: Head of Employment Taxes
Salary: £65,000 - £80,000
About BKL
BKL is a Top 40 accountancy and advisory business supporting a diverse client base, including entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, and multinational groups. With a legacy of over 130 years, we’ve evolved into a modern, purpose‑driven business that balances profit with impact.
About the Team
The Employment Taxes service line is growing rapidly and offers an opportunity for an Assistant Manager to advance the delivery of employment tax advisory and compliance work.
Your Opportunity
This role allows you to work closely with a broad portfolio of clients, deepen your technical expertise, and develop leadership skills within a collaborative environment.
How You’ll Make a Difference
- Manage and deliver a wide range of employment tax advisory and compliance projects, ensuring high technical standards.
- Act as a key point‑of‑contact for clients on UK employment taxes matters, including mobility and National Minimum Wage work.
- Manage employment tax due diligence reviews in support of corporate transactions.
- Provide guidance and oversight on Construction Industry Scheme matters.
- Draft, review and finalise advisory reports, technical memoranda and client communications.
- Conduct technical research and communicate legislative developments to clients and colleagues.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to add value and support business growth.
- Support business development activities, including proposals, networking, technical content and marketing initiatives.
- Coach, mentor and review the work of junior team members, supporting their professional development.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders to contribute to the continued growth and success of the Employment Taxes service line.
Qualifications
- CTA qualified, or equivalent (desired but not essential).
Experience
- 6–8 years of substantive UK employment taxes experience gained in practice and/or industry.
- Strong experience delivering employment tax advisory projects and managing client relationships.
- Experience with transaction‑related employment tax due diligence (desirable).
- Good exposure across the employment tax compliance cycle (P11Ds, PSA, ERS, PBIK, CIS, STBV).
- Experience reviewing work and supporting the development of junior colleagues.
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build trusted client and colleague relationships.
- Strong technical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
- Commercial awareness and ability to provide practical, solutions‑focused advice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with confidence to manage multiple priorities.
- Proactive, self‑motivated and collaborative, able to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
- Private Medical Insurance (PMI) – including mental health cover, hospital treatment & 24/7 GP access.
- Health Cash Plans – covering everyday costs such as dental, optical & physiotherapy and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Pension scheme – helping you save for retirement in a tax‑efficient way.
- Group Life Assurance – financial protection for your loved ones.
- Cashback & savings portal – discounts across hundreds of retailers.
- Cycle to Work Scheme – spread the cost of a new bike and accessories tax‑free.
- Electric Vehicle Scheme – sustainable transportation with roadside support and servicing.
- Free Mortgage Advice – expert guidance for home‑buying.
- Season Ticket Loan – support with travel expenses.
- Enhanced Family Leave – generous family‑related leave policies.
- Holiday Entitlement – generous entitlement increasing with promotion.
Development & Growth
- Clear development pathways and progression frameworks.
- Professional qualification support – study time and funding.
- Internal mentoring, coaching and buddying schemes.
- Leadership development programmes.
- Regular check‑ins and performance conversations, driven by goals.
Compliance & Equal Opportunities
In addition to your core responsibilities, you will be required to undertake GDPR training to fully understand the regulations and ensure all work is carried out in a compliant manner.
BKL is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates eligible to work in the UK.
