Payroll jobs in United Kingdom

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Manager Employment Tax. Reporting to the Senior Director Employment Tax, this full‑time and permanent position is based in the UK and offers regional global, allowing you to make a significant impact to our tax business and its growth.

You will support key employment tax filings, primarily UK Forms P11D, but potentially also ERS returns, and PSAs per engaged client services. Outside of the UK Employment Tax ‘season’ the individual will provide advisory and compliance support on Global Employment Tax matters including stock returns and taxation.

• Review and analyse UK expenses/benefits information provided by internal team(s) and/or client for benefit reporting (Forms P11D) including inputting reportable information into P11D software (training provided) and producing final draft returns for Line Manager review / client approval (depending on client/complexity).
• Where information is incomplete, the individual must be sufficiently knowledgeable to liaise with internal teams and/or clients regarding queries/missing data as well as dealing with related client queries, all with minimal manager input.
• Outside main UK Employment Tax season the individual will assist with other country return submissions in an advisory capacity (training and assistance will be given) in addition to general Employment Tax advisory and processing of benefits and stock income.
• Updating country‑wise process trackers, online compliance trackers and responding to management on position of returns filed/outstanding/in progress, etc. as required.

• General tax background or previous payroll / employment tax experience.
• Must be able to correspond in English both internally and with clients.
• Needs to be confident in providing technical advice on the taxation of UK benefits and related payroll matters (Payroll, vs P11D vs PSA, etc.).
• Needs to work as part of the wider team but be self‑motivated and disciplined to work without constant management supervision (but will always be supported).
• Minimum of 2 years specific employment tax experience or 5+ years general tax experience which has included advising on benefits and related taxation. Experience with international employment taxes (e.g. management of expatriate staff would be useful but not essential).

• 25 days holiday plus a days celebration leave and the ability to buy an additional week’s holiday each year.
• 8% employer and 3% employee pension contribution.
• 4 x Death in Service.
• Private medical cover and a healthcare cashback plan.
• Income Protection 75% of base salary subject to conditions.

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!