Employment Tax Director

Overview

As Employment Tax Director at a Top 20 firm, you drive growth of the Employment Tax Service line by leading complex advisory work and mentoring a team. You will manage key client relationships from owner-managed to multinational groups, delivering strategic employment tax solutions. The role combines technical tax expertise with leadership, business development, and cross-functional collaboration. You will shape service delivery, pursue new opportunities, and partner with senior stakeholders to expand the practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of advisory projects in employment tax
• Develop and maintain a portfolio of client relationships
• Mentor and manage a team of employment tax professionals
• Collaborate with partners on business development, pitches and proposals
• Identify opportunities to expand services and cross-sell within the firm
• Advise on PAYE, National Insurance, employment status, CIS, benefits and expenses, P11Ds, and PAYE settlement agreements
• Manage HMRC enquiries and investigations as required

Key requirements

• Extensive employment tax experience in a professional services environment
• ATT, CTA or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong technical knowledge in employment tax advisory and compliance
• Experience managing HMRC enquiries and investigations
• Commercial mindset with ability to build client relationships
• Proven experience leading teams
• Track record of contributing to revenue growth

• strong leadership
• client relationship management
• ambition and proactive mindset
• employment tax advisory
• compliance matters (PAYE, NIC, employment status, CIS)
• P11Ds and PAYE settlement agreements

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