Are you an Employment Tax specialist looking for a broader role with interesting advisory work, strong client contact and the opportunity to help develop a growing service?
Rutherford Briant are recruiting an Employment Tax Manager for a leading accountancy and business advisory firm in Reading.
This is a varied position offering exposure to employment tax advisory, transactions and employee reward work across an impressive and diverse client base. You will join a friendly and ambitious tax team where you can take ownership of client relationships, work closely with experienced senior colleagues and contribute to the continued development of the service.
What you will do:
- Advise clients across a broad range of UK employment tax matters, including PAYE, National Insurance, benefits, salary sacrifice, employment status and off-payroll working
- Support clients with transaction-related employment tax matters, employee incentives and share-based reward arrangements
- Manage a combination of advisory projects and recurring compliance work
- Build strong client relationships and become a trusted point of contact
- Work closely with colleagues across tax, corporate finance and wider advisory services
- Identify opportunities to develop existing client relationships and contribute to the growth of the service
- Review work, share technical knowledge and support the development of junior colleagues
- Monitor legislative developments and explain their practical implications to clients
What we are looking for:
You will have practical employment tax experience gained within an accountancy firm, specialist consultancy, HMRC or a relevant in-house environment.
You may already be operating at Manager level or be an experienced Assistant Manager ready to take the next step. ATT and/or CTA qualification would be ideal, although ACA or ACCA-qualified candidates with strong employment tax experience will also be considered.
You will also bring:
- Strong knowledge of UK employment tax legislation
- The ability to turn complex technical issues into clear, practical advice
- Confidence managing client relationships and advisory assignments
- Good commercial awareness
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A collaborative approach to working with colleagues across different service lines
What you will receive:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- A broad mix of advisory and project-based work
- Clear opportunities for career progression
- Ongoing technical training and professional development
- A competitive pension and wider benefits package
- The option to buy or sell additional holiday
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing specialist team and develop broader experience across employment tax, transactions and employee reward.
Apply now or contact Rutherford Briant for a confidential discussion.
Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.
Employment Tax Manager in Reading employer: Rutherford Briant Careers
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