Employment Tax Senior Manager

The Abbey; Manchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Abbey is seeking an Employment Tax Senior Manager in the United Kingdom to deliver a broad range of employment tax services for clients from owner-managed businesses to charities. You will work closely with local tax partners and the national Workforce Advisory group to support both compliance and advisory work.

Your role includes reviews, due diligence, advising on worker status and remuneration planning, and reporting obligations.

Qualifications

• Qualified tax professional with strong practical experience in employment tax compliance and advisory work.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Experience in coaching and developing junior staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad range of employment tax services for clients of various sizes.
• Conduct employer compliance reviews and due diligence projects.
• Advise on worker status, IR35 and remuneration planning, including share schemes and salary sacrifice.
• Support risk management, quality control and timely reporting.

Skills

Employment tax expertise

Client relationship management

Business development

Independent working with team

Analytical skills

Coaching and mentoring

Risk management

Education

ACA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

valuing different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. Entry and progression are based solely on merit, supported by a transparent career pathway designed to help you grow.Your new roleAs an Employment Tax Senior Manager, you will work closely with local tax partners and the national Workforce Advisory group to deliver a wide range of employment tax services. Supporting clients of all sizes - from owner-managed businesses and listed groups to regional and national charities - you will be involved in both compliance and advisory work.

Your role will include:

• Conducting employer compliance reviews and internal audit/health checks


• Advising on worker status, IR35 and employment tax risk management


• Supporting due diligence projects


• Managing Class 1A NIC, P11D and benefit reporting


• Advising on expenses, benefits and remuneration planning (including share schemes, bonuses and salary sacrifice)


• Working with clients on CIS obligations


• Assisting with statutory forms, including share scheme and
  employment-related securities submissions

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification


• Significant employment tax experience across both compliance and advisory projects


• Strong client service ethos and the ability to build trusted relationships


• Ideally, a track record of generating new opportunities or developing client relationships


• Confidence working independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team


• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial information accurately


• A commitment to developing others through coaching, feedback and on-the-job learning


• An ability to manage risk, maintain quality and deliver work efficiently and accurately


• A positive attitude towards change, personal development and continuous improvementWhat