Job Description
Employment Tax Director – Exeter
Exeter, Devon | Hybrid & Flexible Working | Competitive Salary + Benefits
We're recruiting an Employment Tax Director in Exeter on behalf of a highly respected and growing accountancy and business advisory firm.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employment Tax leader to take a senior strategic role, leading complex advisory work, developing key client relationships and driving the continued growth of the Employment Tax offering.
The Role
You'll work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders, providing expert advice across the full spectrum of employment tax while playing a key role in business development and practice growth.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead complex and high-risk employment tax advisory engagements
- Act as a trusted adviser to senior client stakeholders, boards and committees
- Advise on PAYE, NICs, benefits-in-kind, IR35, global mobility and reward strategy
- Lead IR35, global mobility and reward planning projects
- Oversee HMRC enquiries, audits and employment tax risk reviews
- Support M&A transactions through employment tax due diligence and post-deal integration
- Develop and grow existing client relationships
- Originate new business and identify opportunities to expand the Employment Tax offering
- Work with Partners to shape and deliver the practice growth strategy
- Identify and develop new employment tax services in response to market demand
- Lead, mentor and develop senior team members and future leaders
- Contribute to the firm's wider market presence, networking and thought leadership
About You
You'll be ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified, or have equivalent experience, with significant UK employment tax experience at Director or equivalent level.
You'll ideally have:
- Extensive UK Employment Tax experience
- Proven experience leading complex advisory engagements
- Strong technical knowledge across PAYE, NICs, IR35, benefits and reward
- Experience advising senior stakeholders and boards
- A strong track record in business development and revenue growth
- Experience developing and expanding client relationships
- Commercial and strategic acumen
- Excellent leadership and influencing skills
- Experience mentoring and developing high-performing teams
- A proactive, entrepreneurial and growth-focused approach
What's on Offer
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Senior leadership position with significant influence
- High-value and complex Employment Tax advisory work
- Opportunity to shape and grow the Employment Tax practice
- Significant business development and networking opportunities
- Exposure to senior clients and strategic projects
- Leadership and team development responsibilities
- Ongoing professional development
- Clear progression and long-term career opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative and ambitious culture
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Location
Exeter, Devon
Easily commutable from Exmouth, Topsham, Crediton, Honiton, Tiverton, Newton Abbot, Sidmouth and surrounding areas.
Apply
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood:
Employment Tax Director - Exeter employer: Oscar Wood
Join a highly respected and growing accountancy practice in London, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values professional development and mentorship. As a Tax Trusts Manager, you'll enjoy competitive salary packages, hybrid working options, and the opportunity to manage prestigious private client portfolios while receiving ongoing support for your career growth. With excellent transport links and a focus on advisory work, this role offers a meaningful and rewarding employment experience in the heart of London.
