Employment Tax Assistant Manager - London | Hybrid Working

Clark Wood; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in London is seeking an Employment Tax Assistant Manager to oversee the tax affairs for diverse clients in a hybrid working environment. The role includes managing compliance, mentoring junior staff, and advising clients on tax matters. The ideal candidate will be ACA and/or CTA qualified with strong technical knowledge and communication skills, able to manage multiple deadlines. Competitive benefits, including annual leave and a profit-sharing plan, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive benefits including pension and life assurance

25 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Recent practical experience managing an employment tax compliance portfolio.
• Comfortable identifying advisory opportunities and contributing to business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage the employment tax affairs of a diverse client base.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Advise clients on employment tax matters.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of employment tax legislation and reporting requirements

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Proactive and confident in client‑facing situations

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

Education

ACA and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

Employment Tax Assistant Manager – London | Hybrid Working

The Role

As Employment Tax Assistant Manager, you will manage the employment tax affairs of a diverse client base, focusing on the annual employment tax compliance cycle.

• Managing year-end reporting including P11Ds, PSA, STBV, and ERS submissions
• Advising clients on employment tax matters, including pay and benefits, employee status, and payroll compliance
• Identifying advisory opportunities and supporting the growth of the team’s service offering
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff, ensuring high-quality technical deliverables
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of employment tax legislation and changes

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent)
• Recent practical experience managing an employment tax compliance portfolio
• Strong technical knowledge of employment tax legislation and reporting requirements
• Commercially minded, proactive, and confident in client‑facing situations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex issues to clients and colleagues
• Team‑oriented, flexible, and able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities independently
• Comfortable identifying advisory opportunities and contributing to business development initiatives

What’s on Offer

• 35‑hour working week with hybrid working (up to three days from home; core hours 10:00–16:00)
• Competitive benefits including pension, life assurance, 25 days annual leave, and flexible family‑friendly policies
• Eligibility for profit‑sharing plan and discretionary bonus scheme
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and sectors
• Opportunity to develop technical expertise and progress within a growing employment tax team
• Collaborative and supportive working culture

Culture & Values

My client is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace. They value technical excellence, integrity, enthusiasm, and collegiality, offering an environment where individuals are empowered to develop professionally while delivering outstanding service to clients.

For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood – [e-mail] / DD: [phone] | Mobile: [phone]

This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.