Employment Tax Manager

Hutcheon Mearns Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business services group in Scotland seeks a UK Employment Tax Manager to provide advisory and compliance services while mentoring junior staff. This senior role offers the chance to shape a growing practice area, manage client relations, and drive business development. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear career progression

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong track record of advising on compliance risk.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage a varied portfolio.
• Confident communicator with business development capability.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for clients.
• Manage day-to-day delivery of client engagements and compliance projects.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

UK employment tax experience

Advising on IR35

Mentoring junior staff

Relationship-building skills

Education

ATT and/or CTA qualified

Job description

The Opportunity

Our client is a progressive, tech-enabled business services group providing audit & accounting, tax, outsourcing, and advisory solutions to clients across the UK and globally. With a focus on innovation, people, and service excellence, they are seeking a UK Employment Tax Manager to join their team in Scotland.

This is a senior, high-impact role offering exposure to complex client work, leadership opportunities, and the chance to help shape a growing practice area.

The Role - UK Employment Tax Manager (Scotland)

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for clients, delivering UK employment tax advisory and compliance services.
• Manage the day-to-day delivery of client engagements and compliance projects.
• Provide technical expertise on PAYE, NIC, benefits in kind, CIS, termination payments, IR35, and HMRC employer compliance checks.
• Identify opportunities for additional services, supporting business development initiatives.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a learning and growth culture.
• Oversee engagement finances, scope creep, and recoveries, ensuring efficiency and profitability.
• Stay ahead of UK Employment Tax trends and proactively develop solutions to enhance client service.

Qualifications

• ATT and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent), with strong UK employment tax experience.
• Proven track record of advising on IR35, employment status, and compliance risk.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied portfolio.
• Experienced in mentoring and supporting junior staff.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and convert business opportunities.
• Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills.

Benefits

• A senior-level role in a growing and dynamic team.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse and high-quality client base.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Clear career progression and ongoing professional development.
• A people-focused culture with flexible working arrangements.

Next Step

If you\'re an experienced employment tax specialist looking for your next career move, Hutcheon Mearns would love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity.