Employment Taxes AM/Manager

GRANT THORNTON; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and advisory firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager or Manager to join their Employment Tax team. The role involves advising clients on tax compliance, helping them achieve cost savings, and managing Employment Tax risks. Ideal candidates will have ACA/ACCA/CTA qualifications and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The firm promotes a flexible working environment and values diversity.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in Employment Tax.
• Ability to lead on projects and communicate effectively.
• Current knowledge of UK tax themes like PAYE, NIC, and IR35.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment tax issues and compliance.
• Help clients achieve cost savings with pay and benefits.
• Manage risks related to Employment Tax compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Cost savings strategies

Knowledge of UK tax legislation

Problem solving and judgment

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Grant Thornton values a forward‑looking, growth‑driven, and positive change mindset in our industry. We provide audit, tax and advisory services, empowering clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. We also empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work‑life balance.

With over 5,000 people in the UK and a presence in 150 global markets, we are on an ambitious journey to move from great to exceptional. This role offers the chance to contribute to redefining what our industry looks like and shape your career.

Job Description: NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Locations: greater London, Milton Keynes or Reading.

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Employment Tax is an important building block for any business. We support businesses and employees with a practical and pragmatic perspective – making their approach to expenses more efficient, training them on how to embed new rules such as IR35, proposing pragmatic solutions when compliance falls short, answering queries as to how to best reward and tax benefits and payments provided to their employees, introducing new or updated salary sacrifice employee benefit schemes and dealing with tax authorities.

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager or Manager to join a successful and expanding national Employment Tax team with much opportunity for growth. There is an opportunity to work full time or flexibly and for hybrid working.

A look into the role

As an experienced AM/Manager within our Employment Tax team, you will:

• Advise our diverse client base on a range of employment tax issues, including the operation of PAYE and NIC on payments, expenses and benefits provided to employees as well as establishing employment status (including IR35).
• Help employers gain cost savings through the implementation of more effective pay and benefits reward structures.
• Manage Employment Tax compliance and mitigate internal and external risks including in relation to year end reporting as well as risks such as NMW and holiday pay.
• Assist with Employment Tax reviews, whether within due diligence, healthchecks, SAO or on a standalone basis.
• Play an integral role in the Employment Tax and wider Employer Solutions group, working on interesting and rewarding projects within the team on a variety of clients.
• Build the reputation of the Employment Tax team and Grant Thornton as a whole through quality.

Minimum criteria

• ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified or equivalent qualification, preferably in tax
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead on projects
• At least 3-years’ experience in Employment Tax

Desirable skills

• Current knowledge of UK tax legislation and common Employment Tax themes (PAYE, NIC, IR35, etc) and be aware of implications from the Budget/Autumn Statement and HMRC consultations
• A well thought out approach to complex problems based on sound judgment and research, communicating with empathy and impact
• A tenacious spirit in the face of adversity, taking personal responsibility, an enthusiasm to pursue business opportunities and better develop self and team working in a respectful and co‑operative manner
• Desire to embrace the use of technology and how to embed it to increase efficiency and maximise client opportunities
• Ability to analyse client problems, integrate information and provide clear and consistent communication

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people. We never settle for what is easy and we look beyond to deliver the right thing for everyone. We build an inclusive culture where we value difference and respect our colleagues, helping our people perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential. Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. We value the things that set you apart and give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. We’re happy to look at flexible working options for all roles and will always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. The impact you can make here goes far beyond your day job—from secondments to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world. This drive to do the right thing runs through every move, grounded in our CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to proudly do what’s right for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.