Manager - Employment Tax/Equity - London
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The OpportunityWe're looking for a dynamic, high-performing Manager with deep technical expertise in employment tax to join our UKI Employment Tax team. If you have a client-focused mindset and a passion for developing others, this is your chance to make an impact.
In this role, you'll go beyond compliance-working on diverse and challenging engagements, from complex advisory projects to shaping broader people strategies. As a manager, you'll lead delivery, build trusted client relationships, and help drive innovative solutions that make a real difference.
Key Responsibilities- Technical expertise in core employment tax areas, including:
- Expenses & Benefits (e.g. PSAs, P11Ds)
- Employment Status (e.g. IR35, self employed)
- Payroll (PAYE, RTI, apprenticeship levy, audits)
- Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
- Termination Payments
- Pensions
- National Minimum Wage (NMW)
- HMRC audits, disclosures, and interactions
- Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) and Corporate Criminal Offence (CCO) compliance
- Proven experience in employment tax, gained in consultancy, legal practice, or a large global corporate.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to influence at all levels.
- A basic understanding of equity based reward plans.
- Proven ability to identify business development opportunities and convert them into engagements.
- Strong project management skills with a practical, hands on approach to delivery.
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
- Adaptable, solution focused, and committed to continuous improvement.
- Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing junior team members.
- Team player who fosters collaboration, provides constructive feedback, and contributes to a positive team culture.
- ATT or CTA (or equivalent) preferred.
At EY, we'll help you develop future focused skills and gain world class experiences. You'll be empowered in a flexible environment and supported by a diverse, inclusive culture of globally connected teams that fuel your extraordinary talents.
- Global Exposure: Work with international clients and teams across EY's global network.
- Career Progression: Develop new skills, take on leadership roles, and grow your career.
- Support & Coaching: Learn from industry experts and be mentored by senior leaders.
- Flexible Working: We support hybrid working and work life balance. Two days in the office.
- Total Rewards Package: Competitive salary, benefits, and exclusive EY perks.
- Inclusive Culture: Work in an environment that celebrates diversity and authenticity.
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