Employment Tax Director

Your new company

You will be joining a respected and well‑established independent accountancy and business advisory practice, recognised for supporting clients across a wide geographical region.The firm is built on strong values and a people‑centric culture, with a clear commitment to delivering high‑quality advice while fostering a positive, supportive working environment. With several hundred colleagues across numerous offices, the organisation encourages collaboration, innovation and professional growth at every level.

Your new role

As an Employment Tax Senior Manager or Director, you will take on a key leadership role within a growing tax advisory team. Your focus will be on delivering complex, high‑quality Employment Tax advice to a varied portfolio of clients, predominantly family‑owned and owner‑managed businesses.You will manage a diverse workload spanning:

* HMRC enquiries
* Employment status and IR35
* National Minimum Wage matters
* CIS‑related issues
* Wider tax projects including due diligence, CCO and SAO reviews

Alongside managing client relationships, you will support the strategic development of the Employment Tax service line, helping to grow the team, refine service offerings and strengthen relationships with key sectors and external stakeholders such as HMRC, legal advisers and industry bodies.

What you'll need to succeed

* Strong technical expertise in Employment Tax
* Significant senior‑level experience within a professional practice environment
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong commercial awareness and problem‑solving ability
* Experience mentoring and developing junior team members
* A collaborative leadership style and the confidence to shape the direction of the service line

What you'll get in return

You will receive a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development and work‑life balance, including:

* Employer pension scheme with life cover and income protection
* Generous annual leave entitlement, plus the option to purchase additional days
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Health cash plan and wellbeing support
* Paid flu jabs and eye tests
* Referral reward schemes for both new colleagues and new clients
* A comprehensive range of online training resources
* Paid professional membership fees
* Regular recognition initiatives and subsidised social events

You will also receive ongoing support and encouragement to develop your career, with clear opportunities to shape the Employment Tax offering and influence the future direction of the team.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this Employment Tax Director role in either Manchester or Leeds, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on 0161 237 3388 to discuss it in more detail.
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