Employment Tax Senior Manager – Bristol

Overview

In this role you will lead a portfolio of employment tax advisory work for a growing Bristol firm, guiding clients through PAYE, NICs, IR35 and global mobility challenges. You will develop senior-level client relationships, contribute to business development, and mentor the Employment Tax team. The position sits at a pivotal point on the path to Director, offering exposure to complex advisory matters and strategic client partnerships. You work closely with HR, Finance and Legal to deliver commercially focused solutions.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Senior role with growth potential
• Structured professional development
• Leadership and mentoring responsibilities
• High-quality client portfolio

Responsibilities

• Lead employment tax advisory projects across PAYE, NICs, CIS, benefits, and global mobility
• Advise on IR35 and off-payroll working including reviews and remediation
• Manage key client relationships and act as trusted adviser
• Advise on P11Ds, PAYE Settlement Agreements, and wider employment tax compliance
• Support tax-efficient remuneration and termination planning
• Conduct employment tax risk reviews, audits, and due diligence
• Advise on expatriate tax and global mobility matters
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and other advisers
• Identify opportunities to develop and expand existing client relationships
• Support proposals, networking, and wider business development activity
• Keep clients informed of legislative changes and emerging employment tax risks
• Coach and mentor Managers and junior team members
• Support growth and development of the Employment Tax team

Key requirements

• ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent qualification
• Strong hands-on UK employment tax experience at Senior Manager or equivalent level
• Excellent technical knowledge of PAYE, NICs, P11Ds, PSAs, and employment tax legislation
• Experience advising clients on complex employment tax matters
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience mentoring and developing junior colleagues
• Ambition to progress towards a Director-level position
• Experience with global mobility, expatriate tax, IR35, or reward planning would be advantageous

• client relationship management
• stakeholder management
• commercial awareness
• PAYE
• NICs
• P11Ds

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