Senior Manager - Employment Tax - Financial Services - London

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is looking for a Senior Manager in London to join their Employment Tax team. This role demands deep expertise in employment tax, along with proven project management and business development skills. The successful candidate will lead client relationships, deliver compliance services, and mentor junior staff while ensuring project success. EY offers global exposure, career progression, competitive salary, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Global exposure

Career progression

Support & coaching

Flexible working

Competitive salary and benefits

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience of employment tax in consultancy or legal firms.
• Strong personal impact and resilience in influencing clients.
• Ability to analyse complex problems and deliver solutions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for business development in Employment Tax.
• Deliver compliance and advice to clients.
• Manage projects ensuring technical excellence.

Skills

Employment tax expertise

Project management

Business development

Stakeholder influence

Client relationship management

Education

ATT and/or CTA qualifications

Job description

Location: London

Other locations: Primary Location Only

About EY Tax

EY Tax is a market leader, renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering our people to shape their own careers. Our diverse, collaborative team advises on high-profile transactions, combining technical expertise, innovation and a genuine focus on continuous development. Join us to work on challenging, multi-country projects in a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact truly matters.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking an exceptional Senior Manager with deep technical expertise in employment tax to join our Financial Services Employment Tax team. If you’re client-focused, passionate about developing others, and ready to make a real impact, this is the role for you. We need someone with proven project management skills, business development experience, and the ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for Employment Tax business development and client pursuit efforts through involvement in preparing proposals and delivering presentations to potential clients
• Support and development of junior members of the team and help grow the Employment Tax business at EY in London
• To deliver employment tax compliance and advice to clients
• Be up to date with key technical and functional skills, and with industry, business and leadership skills & knowledge - and share this expertise with others
• Take a role in the management of the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical / business driven approach
• To win and sustain client confidence
• To build opportunities to capture new business and develop client relationships
• Be confident and effective in recognising and managing potential issues during client assignments
• Structure and manage projects or programmes of work which meet and exceed client expectations and mitigate any risks or issues

Skills and Attributes for Success

You’ll have:

• Experience of employment tax gained in consultancy, legal firm and/or large global corporate
• Have strong personal impact and resilience, and be able to influence and persuade clients and stakeholders at all levels to gain support for major changes and key decisions
• Working and technical understanding of key employment tax issues including:
• Expenses and Benefits (PSAs and P11Ds)
• Employment Status (IR35 and self-employed)
• Payroll (PAYE, RTI, apprenticeship levy, audits)
• Construction Industry Scheme
• Termination Payments
• Pensions
• National Minimum Wage
• Dealing with HMRC, audits, disclosure
• SAO and CCO
• Understanding of equity plans (basic understanding)
• Business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work
• Proven track record in project management and delivery
• Change orientated with flexible approach
• Be professional, quickly establishing personal credibility and demonstrating expertise.
• Take a practical approach to solving issues and gaining client agreement
• Be able to analyse complex problems and to deliver insightful, practical, and sustainable solutions
• Focus on achieving project / programme goals and objectives
• High quality deliverables including clear and concise technical guidance
• Be adept at overcoming issues and barriers
• Identify and discuss opportunities to delegate work to less experienced team members and facilitate learning
• Be skilled in facilitating and encouraging collaboration amongst team members, and capable of motivating teams to maximise performance
• Provide timely, authentic, and constructive feedback to colleagues and seek feedback in return.
• Ideally have the ATT and/or CTA qualifications

What we Offer

• Global Exposure: Work with international clients and teams across EY’s global network.
• Career Progression: Develop new skills, take on leadership roles, and grow your career.
• Support & Coaching: Learn from industry experts and be mentored by senior leaders.
• Flexible Working: We support hybrid working and work-life balance. Two days in the office.
• Total Rewards Package: Competitive salary, benefits, and exclusive EY perks.
• Inclusive Culture: Work in an environment that celebrates diversity and authenticity.

Ready to lead, inspire, and make an impact? Apply now!

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