Manager, Employment Tax

Our wider business is growing at over 20% year on year and Employment Tax is a strategic priority. We are building a focused employment tax team to meet increasing client demand across compliance, advisory and cost recovery. We are looking for a commercial, innovative employment tax manager to join our team. Alongside delivery of client facing work, you will help shape our client propositions, work directly with senior leaders and play a visible role in growing the practice. This is an opportunity to join at a formative stage. The employment tax manager leads delivery of UK employment tax services. The role blends technical depth with client leadership and team management, with a core focus on managing risk, identifying planning opportunities and delivering practical, commercially grounded advice. You will help shape market offerings, lead and take responsibility for client engagements and take ownership of key client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop consultants within the employment tax team.
• Ensure team compliance with firm policies, practice standards and quality controls.
• Allocate work effectively and manage team utilisation and performance.
• Build technical capability across UK employment tax, with awareness of mobility and equity issues.
• Work closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver joined up solutions.
• Develop client workplans and manage delivery timelines across engagements.
• Lead UK employment tax compliance and advisory engagements across a broad range of technical areas including PAYE, NIC, benefits, expenses, off payroll working, Construction Industry Scheme, National Minimum Wage, equity reporting and termination payments.
• Manage HMRC enquiries, reviews and disputes.
• Provide UK employment tax input into global mobility arrangements, including inbound and outbound employees.
• Connect with wider tax colleagues to identify opportunities for support across the client base.
• Identify opportunities to broaden scope across employment tax, mobility and reward.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and technology use.
• Manage and monitor all aspects of employment tax projects from scoping to completion.
• Maintain awareness of UK legislative developments and translate changes into clear client actions.
• Contribute to thought leadership and market visibility in the UK employment tax space.
• Support financial management of engagements, including budgeting, billing and recovery.

Qualifications

• CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Typically four to six years' experience in UK employment tax.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring team members.
• Strong client handling and stakeholder management skills.
• Computer Skills: intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)
• Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement
• LinkedIn Learning Subscription
• Flexible Work Environment
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
• Accelerated Career Path
• Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach

Ryan is investing in its UK Employment Tax capability.