Employment Tax Assistant Manager in Leeds

At Forvis Mazars, we are looking for a motivated and technically strong Assistant Manager to join our growing Employment Tax team across the North either in Leeds or Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid UK employment tax experience who is ready to take the next step in their career, gain exposure to complex advisory work, and be part of a supportive, ambitious regional and national team.

The Role: As an Assistant Manager, you will support the management and delivery of a wide range of UK employment tax advisory and compliance projects. You will have direct exposure to clients, responsibility for reviewing work from junior colleagues, and the opportunity to build specialist expertise across areas such as IR35, benefits and expenses, reward strategy/cost reduction, PAYE/NIC governance, Construction Industry Scheme, NMW and HMRC enquiries. You will work closely with senior team members and Partners and be part of a high-performing national employment tax and wider Global Employer Solutions community.

What You'll Do:

• Support and deliver advisory projects covering PAYE/NIC, benefits, expenses, termination payments, cost reduction/reward strategy, employment status (IR35, Umbrella etc), CIS, NMW and payroll governance.
• Prepare and review advisory notes, calculations, technical reports and HMRC correspondence.
• Assist with PSAs, P11D reviews, employer compliance checks and year-end processes.
• Join client meetings and calls, contributing to discussions and follow-up actions.
• Review work prepared by junior colleagues, providing coaching and feedback.
• Support business development activities through research, drafting proposals and preparing marketing material.
• Contribute to technical training, knowledge sharing and process improvements within the team.

What You'll Bring:

• 3 years+ of overall UK employment tax experience (practice or in-house).
• Strong understanding of UK PAYE/NIC rules, expenses and benefits, IR35/worker status, and HMRC processes.
• ATT/CTA qualified and/or with employment tax experience.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear, accurate advisory work.
• Attention to detail and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Interest in developing technical depth and taking on client-facing responsibility.
• Team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues across levels.

What We Offer: Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network delivering quality across audit, tax, advisory and consulting. We are united by a shared purpose and a strong sense of belonging, with a culture rooted in inclusion, responsibility, and collaboration. With us, you will be empowered to shape your career, contribute your ideas, and make a difference from day one.

We embrace individuality and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Whether you are looking to stretch your potential, build meaningful relationships or be part of a diverse, forward-thinking team, this is a place where you can thrive.

Salaries & Benefits: At Forvis Mazars, we pride ourselves on being a fair and competitive employer, offering a competitive salary based on experience and benchmarking. We have an annual performance-based bonus, and regular salary reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your efforts. You will enjoy hybrid working options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with clear career progression opportunities that will support your growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellbeing support because we believe in taking care of our people.

Location: Leeds Office – Located in 3 Wellington Place, 5th Floor, Leeds, LS1 4AP. Just a 10-minute walk from Leeds Station. Positioned in a modern business quarter with excellent amenities and green spaces. Manchester Office – Located in One St Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 3DE. Easily accessible from Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations. A vibrant city centre location surrounded by top restaurants, shops, and cultural hotspots.

Ready to Grow, Belong, and Impact? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars!