Employment Tax Assistant Manager - London | Hybrid Working

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

Job summary

A growing professional services firm in Greater London is seeking an Employment Tax Assistant Manager to manage client tax affairs. The role involves overseeing employment tax compliance, advising clients on pay and benefits, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will be ACA/CTA qualified with strong technical knowledge of employment tax. The role offers hybrid working and a competitive benefits package, emphasizing a collaborative culture and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus scheme

Profit-sharing plan

Flexible family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Recent experience managing an employment tax compliance portfolio.
• Proven ability to advise clients on employment tax matters.
• Flexibility to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage client employment tax affairs and compliance.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff in technical deliverables.
• Identify advisory opportunities to grow the service offering.

Skills

Employment tax compliance

Client advisory skills

Technical knowledge of legislation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

ACA and/or CTA qualified

Job description

My client is a growing and dynamic professional services firm looking to appoint an Employment Tax Assistant Manager to join their team. The role offers the opportunity to manage a varied client portfolio across multiple business sectors, combining compliance work with advisory opportunities in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role

As Employment Tax Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for managing the employment tax affairs of a diverse client base. The role focuses on the annual employment tax compliance cycle and includes:

• 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.

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