Position Details
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- Location: London
- Sector: Employment Tax
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 (depending on experience)
- Benefits: Excellent
- Start Date: 2026-01-15
- Expiry Date: 2026-02-26
- Contact: David Elliot, .uk,
Overview
Clark Wood is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating across the UK’s public practice accountancy & tax sectors. Our core client base ranges from Big Four firms to independent regional practices. We are recruiting an Employment Tax Manager to join an expanding specialist Employment Tax team in London.
Role Responsibilities
- Managing employment tax compliance services including PAYE health checks, P11Ds and PAYE Settlement Agreements
- Overseeing compliance aspects of CIS where relevant
- Managing employment related securities compliance processes
- Drafting advisory emails/reports on key employment tax matters including ERS, employment status, IR35, termination payments and benefits structuring
- Supporting senior stakeholders with strategic advice, identifying risks and opportunities for clients
- Keeping up-to-date with UK employment tax legislation and HMRC guidance and sharing insights internally and externally
- Supporting client meetings, presentations and training sessions
- Contributing to business development including proposals, networking and identifying opportunities in the existing client base
- Coaching and supporting junior staff, ensuring high standards and timely delivery
Ideal Candidate
- Strong employment tax experience gained in UK practice
- ERS knowledge is beneficial
- ATT qualified (or equivalent)
- Experience dealing with HMRC enquiries and correspondence
- Strong Excel skills with ability to analyse/manipulate data
- Payroll processing exposure is advantageous but not essential
- Organised, proactive and able to take ownership of tasks through to completion
Culture & Values
The firm is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where all individuals are valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Technical excellence, integrity, enthusiasm, and collegiality are core values delivering outstanding client service.
Additional Information
No visa sponsorship available for this position. If this specific vacancy is not quite what you are looking for, please contact us to investigate alternatives. You can also refer a colleague and receive a bonus of over £500 in vouchers. xwzovoh
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role….