About Us Armstrong Watson are a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services and advice are all centred around our Quest to support our clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of our dedicated and valued colleagues. With approximately 800 colleagues situated across 19 offices, our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact we have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues, and the communities in which we operate. Our success is dependent on every colleague embracing all four of our core values: Honesty, Humanity, Trust and Passion. The Role Our tax team is growing, and we have a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional Employment Tax Director to join our leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our employment tax offering. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced employment tax specialist who combines deep technical expertise with outstanding commercial and leadership skills. The role can be based from any of our off ices including Leeds, Manchester, Glasgow, Carlisle and Newcastle. Providing an advisory service across the entire spectrum of Employment Tax areas for our clients will be a key part of the role, including HMRC enquiries, employment status/IR35 advisory, National Minimum Wage, CIC etc, and projects with the wider Tax team such as due diligence support, CCO and SAO reviews. Our Employment Tax Team services clients across a wide range of sectors, predominantly family or owner managed businesses up to £200m turnover. The main elements of this role will include: Providing strategic support to the Employment Tax Partner in leading and developing the Employment Tax Team and service offerings, driving growth across the service line, and contributing to the strategic direction of the firm. Lead major advisory projects and act as a senior technical expert within the firm. Build, manage, and develop strong client relationships with key clients across the firm Play a key role in shaping team structure, resourcing, and capability to leading a high performing team, promoting excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. Developing relationships and working with external parties, e.g. HMRC, employment lawyers, industry bodies, etc Please note that we will not be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy. The Candidate In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to have: Extensive experience in employment tax, ideally at Senior Manager/Director level in a professional services environment Strong technical experience across all areas of employment tax roven ability to lead large, complex projects and manage stakeholders at senior level Excellent communication and influencing skills with colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders Commercial awareness and the ability to solve problems Inclusive leadership style with a passion for developing people and building high performing teams The Benefits In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes: Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection Competitive Annual Leave entitlement up to 26 days, plus Bank Holidays Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment) Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health) Paid flu jabs and eye tests Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client) Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral Ongoing access to online training courses and materials Paid professional membership fees Charity of the Month Colleague of the Month Subsidised social events throughout the year In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further. When you're with us we're with you.