Associate Director, Employment Tax

Deloitte are looking for experienced employment taxes specialists to join our dynamic and rapidly growing practice. Deloitte has a longstanding reputation of excellence in the field of employment taxes, built up over many years of advising a wide range of UK and global companies. We are offering a unique opportunity to work in a stimulating environment, with an exceptional team, advising a prestigious client portfolio.

With over 15 specialists, the Reading team is the largest employment taxes advisory business in the Thames Valley, working with both local businesses and some of the largest companies in the world. The team also works nationally as part of the 120 strong employment taxes team so there is ample opportunity to work with national and international client teams. This successful and expanding team continues to experience rapid growth, which means that there is ample room for career development and progression.

We will provide you with the tools to reach your full potential and beyond, with no barriers. We foster an inclusive environment to enable our people to achieve their aspirations whilst working with the best in the market. Our Employment Taxes practice supports clients with managing employment taxes risks, compliance obligations and strategy, whilst also identifying opportunities to add value to their organisation and people.

Our practice continues to operate in a period of unprecedented legislative change, which presents an exciting environment to advise clients and identify new opportunities. With no micromanagement or quotas for promotion, you will be empowered to manage your own workload and achieve career goals that you set yourself.

As an Associate Director, you will have responsibility for:

• Maintaining and building a client portfolio to support the continued growth of the business;
• Developing your network of contacts internally and externally and leading bids and proposals for new work;
• Owning the relationship with client senior management;
• Assisting senior members of the team with both client work and in the management of the group;
• Maintaining an in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of taxation and specialist knowledge to deal with complex tax issues;
• Advising on the tax treatment of employee remuneration, such as salary, benefits and expenses, as well as advising on off-payroll workers, HMRC disputes and supporting clients with managing their fair pay responsibilities (NMW and holiday pay);
• Assisting clients with identifying employment taxes matters that could impact the success of corporate transactions (e.g. supporting with due diligences);
• Leveraging the broader team to deliver high-quality work;
• Working and managing effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution and not their presence, and made to feel comfortable to bring their true self to work.

A successful applicant will possess many of the following key skills and attributes:

• A strong understanding of current employment taxes legislation, being fully qualified at ATT / CTA / equivalent;
• Ability to analyse and apply current and new legislation to specific client scenarios;
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral;
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work well under pressure;
• Strong client engagement and management experience with the ability to develop new business;
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness;
• Employee management experience;
• Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment rapidly and to respond to clients appropriately in this context;
• A team player first and foremost, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.

You’ll be based in Reading with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely.

Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break? For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more.

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution.