Employment Tax Manager

PwC UK; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work model

Private medical cover

Virtual GP access

Volunteer days

Job summary

PwC UK is seeking a Manager in the Reward & Employment team to advise on employment-based tax matters for national and global clients. You will contribute to governance and risk management while liaising with HMRC and authorities.

The role emphasizes collaboration within the wider team and ongoing CTA qualification progress. Flexibility is offered with a hybrid working model, combining office, home, and client-site engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of employment-based tax legislation.
• Currently pursuing or holding CTA qualification.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams on tax matters.
• Commitment to expanding expertise in employment taxes and governance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on PAYE, NIC, payroll, expenses, benefits, and year-end reporting.
• Support clients during HMRC investigations and liaise with tax authorities.
• Provide guidance on tax/NIC treatment for non-cash remuneration and CIS.
• Assist with large projects, due diligence, and pay governance updates.

Skills

Tax legislation knowledge

CTA candidate

Client service

Team collaboration

Education

CTA qualification in progress

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.