Employment Tax Manager/Assistant Manager

Brewer Morris; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in London is seeking an Assistant Manager or Manager within its employment tax team. This role involves advising clients on tax issues such as PAYE and IR35, and offers flexibility and career progression within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have a professional qualification and experience in UK employment tax. Competitive compensation and a supportive culture await.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in UK employment tax within a professional services environment.
• Experience managing compliance risks and reporting obligations.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on employment tax issues including PAYE, NIC, IR35, and employment status.
• Support the design and implementation of tax-efficient reward and benefits strategies.
• Conduct employment tax reviews and collaborate with internal teams.

Skills

Advising on PAYE

Knowledge of NIC

Understanding of IR35

Compliance management

Client engagement

Education

Professional tax or accounting qualification

Job description

Overview

I’m delighted to be partnering with a highly respected global professional services firm to recruit an Assistant Manager or Manager within its employment tax team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a tax professional looking to step into a client-facing, advisory-focused role within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The firm is known for its inclusive culture, commitment to quality, and agile approach to client service. The role offers flexibility, career progression, and the chance to work on a broad range of employment tax matters across a diverse client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on employment tax issues including PAYE, NIC, IR35, and employment status.
• Support the design and implementation of tax-efficient reward and benefits strategies.
• Manage compliance risks and year-end reporting obligations.
• Conduct employment tax reviews (e.g. due diligence, health checks).
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Contribute to business development and thought leadership initiatives.

Requirements & Qualifications

The successful candidate will ideally hold a professional tax or accounting qualification and have a solid grounding in UK employment tax within a professional services environment. Individuals with in-house experience however will also be considered.

What We Offer

In return, you will join a business that has a strong focus on development and will be offered ample opportunity to progress your career.

Next Steps

If you’re an experienced UK employment tax professional looking for your next challenge in a values-led, people-first firm, I’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch to arrange a confidential conversation – [e-mail].

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