Employment Tax Manager

Focus Resourcing Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Resourcing Limited invites applications for an Employment Tax Manager role based in Southampton. You will own a varied client portfolio, lead advisory projects and help shape the firm’s employment tax service.

Working with senior leadership, you’ll advise on complex employment tax matters, build lasting client relationships and support the development of junior colleagues. ATT/CTA qualified or equivalent is required, with employment tax experience in a professional services firm or HMRC.

Qualifications

• Qualified ATT/CTA or equivalent.
• Employment tax experience in a professional services firm or HMRC.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment tax legislation and HMRC practices.
• Experience supervising junior colleagues and developing the practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, advising on PAYE, NIC, benefits-in-kind and related issues.
• Oversee compliance work including P11Ds, PAYE Settlement Agreements and HMRC disclosures.
• Support clients through HMRC enquiries, audits and settlements.
• Lead client projects, supervise junior team members and maintain high standards of delivery.
• Identify advisory opportunities and contribute to proposals, business development and growth of the practice.

Skills

Client relationships

Project advisory

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

ATT/CTA

Job description

Employment Tax Manager

Our client is seeking an Employment Tax Manager to join their Southampton team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, lead advisory projects and help shape the firm's employment tax service.

Working closely with senior leadership, you'll advise clients on complex employment tax matters, build lasting relationships and support the development of junior colleagues.

The role:

• Manage a portfolio of clients, providing advice on PAYE, NIC, benefits-in-kind, expenses, termination payments, IR35 and employment status.
• Oversee compliance work, including PAYE Settlement Agreements, P11Ds and HMRC disclosures.
• Support clients through HMRC enquiries, audits and settlements.
• Advise on workforce planning and reward structures, with involvement in expatriate tax and employee share schemes where applicable.
• Lead client projects, supervise junior team members and maintain high standards of delivery.
• Identify advisory opportunities and contribute to proposals, business development and the growth of the practice.

About you:

• ATT/CTA qualified or equivalent.
• Employment tax experience gained within a professional services firm or HMRC.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment tax legislation and HMRC practices, including experience managing enquiries and negotiations.
• Confident building client relationships and explaining complex tax matters clearly.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues and an interest in helping develop the practice