At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex Employment Tax projects and provide expert advisory services.
- Company: Join a top UK accountancy firm known for its innovative culture.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, generous leave, and strong career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment focused on employee wellbeing and development.
- Why this job: Shape the future of Employment Tax while mentoring a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: CTA qualified or equivalent with significant Employment Tax experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
HireIQ is partnering with one of the UK's most progressive accountancy and business advisory firms to appoint an Employment Tax Senior Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing specialist tax team, leading on complex advisory projects while helping to shape the future growth of the Employment Tax service line. Working with a diverse client portfolio ranging from owner‑managed businesses to large corporate and international organisations, you'll act as a trusted adviser on a broad range of employment tax matters while playing a key role in developing client relationships, supporting business development, and mentoring the wider team.
What Sets It Apart?
- Senior leadership role within a growing Employment Tax team
- Broad mix of technically challenging advisory and compliance work
- Opportunity to influence the growth and direction of the Employment Tax service line
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of corporate, entrepreneurial, and international clients
- Clear pathway towards Director and Partner
- Flexible hybrid working with a genuine focus on work‑life balance
- Generous annual leave entitlement, plus enhanced parental leave and an enhanced pension scheme
- Strong investment in technical development, leadership, and career progression
- Excellent employee wellbeing programme and a collaborative, people‑first culture
The Company
Our client is one of the UK's leading accountancy and business advisory firms, recognised for its innovative approach, ambitious growth plans, and award‑winning workplace culture. With a people‑first philosophy and a collaborative environment, the firm has built an outstanding reputation for delivering commercially focused advice while providing employees with genuine opportunities to develop and progress their careers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a portfolio of Employment Tax clients, delivering both advisory and compliance services
- Provide expert advice across PAYE, National Insurance, benefits in kind, expenses, employment status, IR35, and termination payments
- Manage complex Employment Tax projects and deliver commercially focused technical advice
- Lead Employment Tax reviews, compliance work, and HMRC enquiries
- Identify planning opportunities around reward, remuneration, and employee benefits
- Build and strengthen long‑term client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser
- Support business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the Employment Tax practice
- Mentor, coach, and develop junior members of the team
- Work closely with Partners and Directors on strategic client projects and team development
Your Experience
- CTA qualified (or equivalent), or qualified by experience
- Significant Employment Tax or Employer Solutions experience gained within practice
- Strong technical expertise across UK Employment Tax legislation
- Proven experience leading complex advisory projects and managing senior client relationships
- Commercially focused with the ability to provide practical, value‑added advice
- Experience leading, mentoring, and developing high‑performing teams
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and business development skills
- Ambitious and motivated to progress towards Director level within a growing specialist tax team
Employment Tax Senior Manager in Manchester employer: HireIQ
Join one of the UK's most progressive accountancy and business advisory firms, where you will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and career development. As an Employment Tax Senior Manager, you'll enjoy a clear pathway to leadership roles while working on complex advisory projects for a diverse client portfolio, all within a flexible hybrid working model that promotes a healthy work-life balance. With generous benefits including enhanced parental leave and a strong focus on technical development, this firm is committed to nurturing your professional growth and success.
