Employment Tax Manager - Reading or Southampton
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I am working with a prestigious firm that is looking to appoint an Employment Tax Manager into their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing practice offering strong client exposure, varied advisory work, and genuine progression prospects. The role can be based in either Reading or Southampton.
The Role
You will manage a portfolio of clients, providing expert advice across all areas of employment tax while supporting the development of the wider team.
Key responsibilities include:
* Advising on PAYE, NIC, benefits-in-kind, expenses, termination payments, IR35, and employment status
* Managing compliance processes including PSAs, P11Ds, and HMRC disclosures
* Supporting HMRC enquiries, audits, and negotiations
* Advising on reward structures, workforce planning, expatriate tax, and share schemes (where applicable)
* Acting as the main client contact and identifying advisory opportunities
* Supporting proposals, business development, and thought leadership
* Mentoring junior team members and contributing to service line growth
About You
* ATT, CTA, or equivalent qualified
* Strong UK employment tax technical knowledge and HMRC experience
* Background in professional services or HMRC within employment tax
* Confident managing client relationships and delivering high-quality advice
* Experience handling HMRC enquiries and leading on negotiations
* Strong communicator with the ability to explain complex issues clearly
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* Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff
* Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities
What is on offer
* Varied advisory-focused role within a respected team
* Strong career progression opportunities
* Supportive and collaborative working culture
* Opportunity to shape and grow the employment tax offering
If you are looking for your next step in employment tax within a forward-thinking firm, I would be happy to arrange a confidential discussion.