Employment Tax Manager – Bristol

Overview

As an Employment Tax Manager, you will lead high-quality advisory work on PAYE, NICs, benefits, IR35 and global mobility, while managing a diverse client portfolio. You will partner with tax, HR, finance and legal teams to deliver practical solutions and support business development. The role emphasizes client relationships, risk reviews, and staying ahead of legislative changes. You will mentor junior staff and contribute to growing the Employment Tax offering in a collaborative, growth-focused environment. This is a chance to shape employment tax advisory at a respected firm and drive client success.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working
• ongoing technical training and professional development
• clear career progression
• supportive and collaborative working environment
• leadership and mentoring opportunities
• competitive salary and benefits package

Responsibilities

• Deliver employment tax advisory work across PAYE, NICs, benefits, IR35 and global mobility
• Manage a portfolio of clients and build strong relationships
• Advise on IR35 and off-payroll working, including reviews and remediation
• Carry out employment tax risk reviews, audits and due diligence
• Advise on tax-efficient remuneration and termination packages
• Support business development, proposals and identifying new opportunities
• Keep clients informed of legislative changes and emerging employment tax risks
• Work collaboratively with HR, Finance, Legal and wider Tax teams
• Coach and support junior team members
• Contribute to the continued growth of the Employment Tax offering

Key requirements

• ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified, or equivalent experience
• strong UK employment tax experience
• experience at Manager level in Employment Tax (preferred)
• strong technical knowledge of PAYE, NICs, P11Ds and PSAs
• experience advising on IR35 and off-payroll working
• exposure to global mobility (advantage)
• strong client relationship and communication skills
• commercial awareness and a proactive approach
• excellent organisational and project management skills
• genuine interest in developing a career within Employment Tax

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

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