Employment Taxes Manager

Johnston Carmichael; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Employment Taxes Manager, where you'll lead compliance and advisory projects within a dynamic team. This role offers the chance to provide strategic support on employment tax matters, manage client relationships, and oversee junior staff. You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, including corporate acquisitions and employee benefits systems. The firm values innovation and excellence, ensuring you can make a significant impact while enjoying a flexible working environment. If you're ready to elevate your career in tax and make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Employee well-being support

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications in tax/accounting are essential.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK employment taxes required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employment tax compliance and advisory projects.
• Manage junior team members and ensure timely tax filings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Proactive initiative

Collaborative teamwork

Education

CTA, ACA, ICAS or equivalent tax/accounting qualification

Tools

Employment tax compliance software

Job description

We are looking for an Employment Taxes Manager to join our team.

We are flexible on location within our Scottish and Newcastle offices.

Job Purpose:

As a Manager in the Employer Services team, you will support the senior team members by overseeing day-to-day management of employment tax compliance and advisory projects and client delivery, including supporting and managing junior team members.

The Employment Taxes Manager will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Advisory & Strategic Support
  • Support on employment tax advisory services (e.g., benefits-in-kind, IR35, termination payments, salary sacrifice arrangements, CIS, NMW)
  • Advise clients on tax implications of employment tax obligations and impact on reward strategies
  • Support cost reduction solutions for reward, such as salary sacrifice
• Compliance & Reporting
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of all employment tax filings (e.g., PAYE, NIC, P11Ds, PSA and CIS)
  • Manage HMRC correspondence and enquiries relating to employment tax matters
  • Monitor changes in legislation and ensure client’s processes are compliant
• Process Improvement & Management
  • Day-to-day management of junior team members and workload
• Project Work
  • Support on employment tax aspects of wider projects such as corporate acquisitions and PAYE reviews
  • Manage employment tax due diligence for any corporate transactions involving personnel
  • Support on employment tax advisory projects, such as implementation of new employee benefits systems
• Training & Awareness
  • Provide training and updates both internal and external on employment tax developments and best practices

About You:

• Professional Qualifications
  • CTA, ACA, ICAS, or equivalent tax/accounting qualification
  • Strong technical knowledge of UK employment taxes and related legislation
• Experience
  • Proven experience in an employment tax role, ideally within a large accountancy firm
  • Experience handling employment tax audits or HMRC enquiries
• Skills
  • Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
  • Ability to work proactively and take initiative.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to technical excellence.
  • Collaborative and team-oriented with a growth mindset.

Why JC?

Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives - whether it’s our clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people, who now number over 900 across the UK.

We work with individuals and businesses all over the country, and our expertise covers almost every industry sector. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers across more than 114 countries.

Everything we do at Johnston Carmichael is underpinned by our four core values – Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future, and Remaining Relevant. We’ve created a range of ways to support our people to make sure every voice is heard, including our People and Culture Forum, and we encourage each of our sharp minds to be leaders of their work and learning. You can read more about our culture and values here.

In the last 10 years, we’ve raised more than £450,000 for charity and continuously evolved our commitment to sustainable business practices. We are Gold sponsors of the Kiltwalk and also partner with Netball Scotland and England Netball, creating an enduring impact on the ground in our communities.

Why Tax?

The role of a tax adviser is transforming; technology and legislation present opportunities for us to differentiate ourselves and provide an unsurpassed client service – with more efficiency, greater innovation, and deeper insight.

A career in tax at Johnston Carmichael is diverse and challenging, and you’ll be joining an award-winning tax practice, spanning an extensive range of corporate, personal, and specialist tax services.

In 2019 we won the 2019 Tolley’s Taxation Award for Best Tax Practice in a Regional Firm, and 2024 saw the team take home another Tolley’s win - Best Private Client Tax Practice, praised by judges for how we put clients “at the heart” of all our work. We do more than crunch numbers - you’ll build close relationships with our clients, truly getting under the skin of their businesses and providing advice and guidance that offers real value.

And, with expertise across a range of industry sectors, there’s no shortage of variety in the work we do. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 30,000 advisers across more than 110 countries, so you’ll have the opportunity to work with businesses all over the globe.

What you can expect

As well as working with a great team of colleagues and enjoying the balance of hybrid and flexible working, we offer a range of benefits to make your time at JC even more fulfilling. Click here to see what’s on offer.

Different backgrounds and different opinions make for more interesting work and better outcomes. We’re sure we don’t have to say this, but we welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of your heritage, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual identity, or gender identity. We also actively encourage applications from anyone who’s had an extended time away from paid employment.

Our team is made up of people who’ve taken varied routes through their careers. We’re here to give you the tools, support, and materials to develop your expertise so you can pursue your ambitions. Our JC Aspire learning programme helps everyone reach their personal goals, and we’ve also carefully created our own Leadership Development Programme, which is accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School at Masters degree level.

We look forward to hearing from you

If you’re ready to write your success story with us, apply today.

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.