Employment Tax Manager

PwC; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Leeds is seeking a Manager in the Reward & Employment team to advise national and global clients on employment-related governance and risks. You will work across PAYE, NIC, payroll, benefits, and year-end reporting, shaping pay governance strategies.

You will collaborate with colleagues to deliver client assignments, develop expertise in employment taxes, and contribute to a growing practice through ambitious project work and regulatory changes such as IR35 and CIS.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of employment-based tax legislation.
• Hold or be working towards a recognised tax qualification (CTA) and show commitment to a career in taxation.
• Collaborate with the wider team to deliver client assignments and high-quality service.
• Seek to maintain or enhance expertise in employment taxes and broader governance issues.
• Show agility and willingness to develop experience in Reward and Employment areas.
• Develop understanding of pay governance and the Construction Industry Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Advise on PAYE, NIC, payroll, expenses, benefits, and year-end reporting (PSA, Form 42, P11Ds).
• Support clients during HMRC investigations and liaise with tax authorities.
• Provide guidance on tax/NIC treatment for non-cash remuneration and compliance with CIS.
• Assist with large projects, due diligence for transactions, and ensure clients understand new legislation (e.g., IR35), including pay governance and risk management.

Skills

Employment tax knowledge

CTA candidate

Team collaboration

Pay governance

Education

CTA or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

The Reward & Employment team is part of PwC's rapidly growing People & Organisation practice. The team is currently looking for a Manager for the team who support clients in respect of the “Employment” areas within the spectrum of services. We advise a wide range of national and global clients on many aspects of employment related governance and risks which also looking to maximise opportunities.

About The Role

The Reward & Employment team is part of PwC's rapidly growing People & Organisation practice. The team is currently looking for a Manager for the team who support clients in respect of the “Employment” areas within the spectrum of services. We advise a wide range of national and global clients on many aspects of employment related governance and risks which also looking to maximise opportunities.

What Your Days Will Look Like

• Advise on PAYE, NIC, payroll, expenses, benefits, and year-end reporting (PSA, Form 42, P11Ds).
• Support clients during HMRC investigations and liaise with tax authorities.
• Provide guidance on tax/NIC treatment for non-cash remuneration and compliance with CIS.
• Assist with large projects, due diligence for transactions, and ensure clients understand new legislation (e.g., IR35), including pay governance and risk management.

This Role Is For You If

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of employment-based tax legislation.
• Hold or be working towards a recognised tax qualification (CTA) and show commitment to a career in taxation.
• Collaborate with the wider team to deliver client assignments and high-quality service.
• Seek to maintain or enhance expertise in employment taxes and broader governance issues.
• Show agility and willingness to develop experience in Reward and Employment areas.
• Develop understanding of pay governance and the Construction Industry Scheme.

What You’ll Receive From Us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.