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Employment Tax Assistant Manager - Manchester/Leeds

Pro-Tax Recruitment
Contract
Remote friendly (Yorkshire)
United Kingdom
£40,000 - £50,000 GBP daily
Employment Tax Assistant Manager, Top 10 Firm

Leeds or ManchesterCompetitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits + Hybrid Working Looking to step up into more advisory-focused Employment Tax work?Want exposure to complex projects like IR35, reward, HMRC enquiries and governance?Enjoy client-facing work in a supportive, high-performing national team?

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary with annual bonus and regular reviews
  • Hybrid working and flexible approach
  • Clear progression pathway to Manager and beyond
  • Exposure to complex, advisory-led Employment Tax work
  • Strong wellbeing and benefits package
  • Inclusive, collaborative culture with national and global reach
Your new firm:

Our client is a Top 10 global professional services firm with a strong UK and international presence, operating across audit, tax and advisory.With continued growth in their Employment Tax practice, they are now looking to strengthen their team across the North, offering excellent development opportunities within a well-established national and Global Employer Services network. You'll be joining a firm known for its inclusive culture, technical strength and commitment to long-term career development.

Your new role:

As an Employment Tax Assistant Manager, you'll support the delivery of a wide range of UK Employment Tax advisory and compliance projects, working closely with Managers, Directors and Partners. This role offers excellent exposure to complex advisory work, regular client interaction, and the opportunity to develop specialist expertise across multiple Employment Tax areas, while also supporting and reviewing junior team members.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Supporting and delivering advisory projects across PAYE/NIC, benefits and expenses, termination payments, reward/cost reduction, IR35 and employment status, CIS, NMW and payroll governance
  • Preparing and reviewing technical reports, advisory notes, calculations and HMRC correspondence
  • Assisting with P11D reviews, PSAs, employer compliance checks and year-end processes
  • Attending client meetings and calls, contributing to discussions and follow-up actions
  • Reviewing work prepared by junior colleagues, providing coaching and feedback
  • Supporting business development through research, proposals and marketing material
  • Contributing to internal technical training, knowledge sharing and process improvements
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
  • 3+ years' UK Employment Tax experience (practice or in-house)
  • Strong understanding of PAYE/NIC, expenses and benefits, IR35/worker status and HMRC processes
  • ATT and/or CTA qualified, or qualified by experience
  • Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset
  • Interest in developing technical depth and client-facing responsibility
  • A collaborative approach and enjoyment of working within a team
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary with annual bonus
  • Hybrid working and flexibility
  • Clear career progression and development support
  • Comprehensive wellbeing and benefits package
  • Supportive, inclusive culture with national exposure

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