Employment Tax Manager

Menzies is an equal opportunities employer which means that we recruit, employ, train, pay, and promote regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We are building a first‑class team and, to do so, we know that we need a diverse mix of talented people doing their best work.

We are seeking an experienced Employment Tax Manager to join our growing tax team. You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality advisory and compliance services, shaping client propositions, working directly with senior leaders, and helping to grow this service line.

Key Responsibilities

Client Advisory & Compliance

• Provide UK employment tax compliance and technical advice across a broad range of employment tax issues including PAYE, NIC, benefits, expenses, Construction Industry Scheme, National Minimum Wage, equity reporting and termination payments
• Advise on employment status, IR35, off‑payroll working, and contractor arrangements
• Support and manage HMRC enquiries, audits/reviews, investigations and disputes
• Provide UK employment tax input into global mobility arrangements, including inbound and outbound employees
• Deliver advice on share schemes, salary sacrifice arrangements, and employee reward strategies

Project Work

• Lead and manage employment tax projects such as due diligence, restructures, and transactions
• Identify tax risks and opportunities for clients, offering practical and commercial solutions
• Collaborate with corporate tax, VAT, People Solutions, Wealth Management and payroll teams to provide integrated advice

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Act as a key point of contact for employment tax matters
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposals and networking

Team Leadership & Development

• Assist in training and development of the wider tax team

Technical & Regulatory

• Stay up to date with changes in employment tax legislation and HMRC guidance
• Contribute to internal technical updates and thought leadership
• Ensure compliance with internal risk and quality procedures

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• CTA / ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Significant experience in employment tax within an accountancy practice or consultancy
• Strong technical knowledge of UK employment tax legislation
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in UK employment tax
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver advisory work
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and report‑writing abilities
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job Benefits

• Career Development: From learning opportunities to career coaching, we’ll help you achieve your goals.
• Competitive Benefits: Private medical cover, pension matching, and enhanced parental leave, to name a few.
• Flexibility that works for you: Agile working is embedded in our culture.
• Perks beyond the usual: From volunteering days to wellbeing initiatives, we care about your whole self.

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