Forvis Mazars is a
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leading global professional services network providing audit &
assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK
spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400
professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a
shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a
collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow
your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day
one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful
connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local
team. Together, we grow, belong and impact.
We
are now looking for an exceptional Associate Director to join
our growing UK Employment Tax practice in Scotland. Based in
Edinburgh or Glasgow, you will play a
pivotal leadership role as we expand our advisory capability,
support a strong client portfolio, and build out our team during a
period of planned senior transitions and growing client
demand.
This is a rare opportunity to take a
senior position in a high-performing practice with clear
progression, autonomy, and the chance to lead Scotland-wide
growth.
The
Role
As an Associate Director,
you will provide strategic leadership across our UK employment tax
service line in Scotland, as well as have a voice nationally. You
will oversee complex advisory assignments, lead client
relationships, drive business development, and help manage a
streamlined team of talented specialists.
You
will work closely with partners and senior leadership across the
business to shape our market presence, support succession planning
within the Scottish practice, and ensure delivery excellence for
our clients.
This role is ideal for a strong
Senior Manager seeking broader leadership responsibility.
What You'll Do
Leadership & Practice
Development
* Lead the
employment tax function in Scotland, supporting growth plans across
Glasgow and Edinburgh.
* Input into overall
national strategy as part of a key member of the leadership
team
* Act as a senior technical expert on
PAYE/NIC, benefits, IR35, CIS, employment status, travel rules,
reward, and HMRC enquiries.
* Drive quality,
risk management, team development and best-practice
standards.
* Support succession planning as key
senior colleagues transition
Client Advisory & Relationship
Management
* Lead
high-profile advisory projects for major employers across sectors
including financial services, energy, technology, retail, family
business and public sector.
* Oversee employer
compliance reviews, HMRC negotiations, and strategic tax
planning.
* Build long-term client
relationships, acting as trusted adviser to Boards, CFOs, HR
Directors and Reward teams.
Business
Development
* Identify
new opportunities, prepare proposals, contribute to tenders and
market initiatives.
* Represent the practice at
Scottish industry events and professional bodies.
* Help define and deliver our Scottish employment tax
growth strategy.
Team
Leadership & People Development
* Manage, mentor and grow the Scottish
employment tax team.
* Oversee resource
planning, coaching and technical training.
* Provide leadership across wider UK service line
initiatives.
What
We're Looking For
*
* Significant UK employment tax experience.
* Deep technical expertise across PAYE, NIC, benefits,
reward strategy, IR35/worker status, CIS, termination payments, and
HMRC compliance/audit work.
* Proven experience
managing complex advisory portfolios and leading client
relationships.
* Strong leadership capability,
able to manage teams and influence senior stakeholders.
* Commercial mindset with a track record in business
development or market engagement.
* CTA
qualified (preferred) and/or with substantial employment tax
expertise.
* Confident communicator, strategic
thinker, and credible adviser at senior levels.
What We
Offer
* A leading role
in shaping our Scottish employment tax practice.
* Progression to Director/Partner
* Exposure to some of the most interesting employment tax
projects in the UK market.
* Competitive salary,
bonus and flexible benefits package.
* Supportive, collaborative culture with national
visibility.
Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion
At Forvis Mazars
inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise
that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger
as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect
the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of
sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith
or belief, social background, age, and disability. xsngvjr Forvis Mazars
selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and
experience.