Employment Tax Manager - Reading or Southampton

I am working with a prestigious firm that is looking to appoint an Employment Tax Manager into their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing practice offering strong client exposure, varied advisory work, and genuine progression prospects. The role can be based in either Reading or Southampton.

The Role

You will manage a portfolio of clients, providing expert advice across all areas of employment tax while supporting the development of the wider team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on PAYE, NIC, benefits-in-kind, expenses, termination payments, IR35, and employment status
• Managing compliance processes including PSAs, P11Ds, and HMRC disclosures
• Supporting HMRC enquiries, audits, and negotiations
• Advising on reward structures, workforce planning, expatriate tax, and share schemes (where applicable)
• Acting as the main client contact and identifying advisory opportunities
• Supporting proposals, business development, and thought leadership
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to service line growth

About You

• ATT, CTA, or equivalent qualified
• Strong UK employment tax technical knowledge and HMRC experience
• Background in professional services or HMRC within employment tax
• Confident managing client relationships and delivering high-quality advice
• Experience handling HMRC enquiries and leading on negotiations
• Strong communicator with the ability to explain complex issues clearly
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities

What is on offer

• Varied advisory-focused role within a respected team
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Opportunity to shape and grow the employment tax offering

If you are looking for your next step in employment tax within a forward-thinking firm, I would be happy to arrange a confidential discussion.