Employment Tax Senior / Assistant Manager

Clark Wood - Tax Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK advisory group is seeking an Employment Tax Senior / Assistant Manager to join their hybrid team in London. This role focuses on UK employment tax compliance, including PAYE and benefits structuring. Candidates should have strong employment tax experience within a UK practice, be ATT qualified, and possess excellent Excel skills. The firm values diversity and integrity, offering a collaborative environment for professional growth and delivering exceptional client service.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Bonus for referrals

Qualifications

• Experience in UK practice environment focused on employment tax.
• Ability to analyse and manipulate data using Excel.
• Experience dealing with HMRC and client correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment tax compliance work and PAYE health checks.
• Draft advisory emails on employment tax matters.
• Support client meetings and assist with business development.

Skills

Strong employment tax experience

Strong Excel skills

Organised and proactive

Education

ATT qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

Clark Wood is a specialist Recruitment Consultancy operating throughout the United Kingdom within the Public Practice Accountancy & Tax sectors. Our core client base consists of Accountancy Practices ranging from Big 4, Top 10 & Mid‑Tier firms through to independent regional firms and sole traders.

Employment Tax Senior / Assistant Manager London (Hybrid)

Circa £40,000 - £60,000 (Dependent on Experience) + Excellent Benefits

Overview

Public Practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are working with a leading UK advisory and accountancy group who are looking to recruit an Employment Tax Senior / Assistant Manager to join their fast‑growing specialist Employment Tax team in London. This firm supports the SME market with a full service offering including Audit, Accounts & Advisory, Tax, Payroll, Corporate Finance and Business Recovery. With ambitious growth plans, strong infrastructure and a values‑led culture, this opportunity offers excellent long‑term progression and the chance to make a real impact within a developing specialist team.

The role focuses on UK employment tax matters including PAYE, NIC, benefits‑in‑kind and off‑payroll working (IR35), with the opportunity to gain exposure to international employment tax / global mobility projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing employment tax compliance work including PAYE health checks, P11Ds and PAYE Settlement Agreements
• Supporting compliance aspects of CIS where required
• Drafting advisory emails/reports on employment tax matters including employment status, IR35, termination payments and benefits structuring
• Supporting senior stakeholders with strategic advice to clients including identification of risk and planning opportunities
• Opportunity to assist with international employment tax / global mobility projects (expatriate compliance / cross‑border planning)
• Keeping up‑to‑date with UK employment tax legislation and HMRC guidance and sharing insights internally and with clients
• Supporting client meetings, presentations and training sessions
• Assisting with business development including proposals and opportunity spotting within the client base
• Coaching junior staff and maintaining quality and delivery standards

Ideal Candidate

• Strong employment tax experience gained within a UK practice environment
• ATT qualified (or equivalent)
• Experience dealing with HMRC and client correspondence
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and manipulate data
• Payroll processing exposure is beneficial but not essential
• Expatriate / global mobility exposure is advantageous but not essential
• Organised, proactive and able to take ownership of tasks through to completion

Culture & Values

My client is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where all individuals are valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The firm values technical excellence, integrity, enthusiasm, and collegiality, providing a workplace where professionals can thrive while delivering outstanding client service.

For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood – [e-mail] / DD: [phone] | Mobile: [phone]

This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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