Employment Tax Manager

Michael Page; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced employer pension

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Perkbox retail discounts

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Employment Tax Manager to lead a growing tax advisory team within a leading independent accountancy and advisory firm in the UK. The role focuses on delivering tailored employment tax solutions and ensuring compliance across sectors while developing client relationships.

The successful candidate will manage tax compliance, provide expert guidance, mentor junior staff and stay abreast of legislative changes.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong employment tax experience gained within practice or professional services.
• Detailed knowledge of UK employment tax legislation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing multiple client engagements simultaneously.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive approach to professional development and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice on employment tax matters to a diverse client base.
• Managing employment tax compliance obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Leading the preparation and review of tax returns and supporting documentation.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Advising on employment tax planning opportunities and risk management strategies.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Collaborating with colleagues across tax, audit and advisory functions.
• Monitoring legislative developments and communicating changes to clients proactively.

Skills

Employment tax expertise

Client relationship management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

The Employment Tax Manager role offers the opportunity to lead and manage tax advisory services within the professional services industry. This position focuses on delivering tailored solutions to meet client needs while ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

Client Details

Our client is one of the UK's leading independent accountancy and advisory firms, providing audit, tax and business advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients across the owner-managed business, corporate, public sector and not-for-profit markets. With more than 9,000 clients and a collaborative, people-first culture, the firm has established a strong reputation for technical excellence and client service.

The firm is experiencing sustained growth and continues to invest heavily in its people, offering excellent professional development opportunities, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to develop specialist expertise and progress their careers. The business operates across multiple offices throughout the South West and West Midlands and is recognised for its commitment to employee development and wellbeing.

Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Employment Tax Manager to join a growing and highly regarded tax team. This role offers exposure to a broad range of employment tax advisory and compliance matters, working with clients across multiple sectors and supporting them with increasingly complex tax requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing expert advice on employment tax matters to a diverse client base.
• Managing employment tax compliance obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Leading the preparation and review of tax returns and supporting documentation.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Advising on employment tax planning opportunities and risk management strategies.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Collaborating with colleagues across tax, audit and advisory functions.
• Monitoring legislative developments and communicating changes to clients proactively.

Profile

Applicants are likely to possess:

• ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong employment tax experience gained within practice or professional services.
• Detailed knowledge of UK employment tax legislation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing multiple client engagements simultaneously.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive approach to professional development and technical excellence.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £58,500 to £71,500 per annum.
• Enhanced employer pension contributions.
• Access to a contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance for added security.
• Perkbox retail discounts to enhance work-life balance.

This permanent position as an Employment Tax Manager in the professional services industry offers a unique opportunity to grow your career.