Employment Tax Assistant Manager - North

Are you an employment tax specialist looking for a new challenge? Then look no further than this exciting opportunity ti join this leading global professional services firm in the North (Leeds or Manchester).

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with solid UK employment tax experience who is ready to step into a more client-facing, advisory-led role, working as part of a high-performing regional and national team.

You will play a key role in delivering a broad range of employment tax advisory and compliance projects, gaining exposure to complex technical areas while developing your leadership and client management skills.

This position offers a clear pathway for progression, hands-on experience with senior stakeholders, and the chance to build specialist expertise across areas such as IR35, benefits and expenses, PAYE/NIC governance, reward strategy, CIS, NMW, and HMRC enquiries. Your day to day responsibilities will include:

* Support and deliver advisory projects across:

* PAYE/NIC
* Benefits and expenses
* Termination payments
* Reward strategy and cost reduction
* Employment status (IR35, umbrella arrangements)
* CIS, NMW, and payroll governance

* Prepare and review technical reports, calculations and HMRC correspondence
* Assist with PSAs, P11Ds, employer compliance reviews, and year-end processes
* Attend and contribute to client meetings and calls
* Review work produced by junior team members, providing guidance and coaching
* Support business development activities, including proposals and research
* Contribute to internal technical training and knowledge sharing
To succeed, you will need:

* Minimum 3+ years' UK employment tax experience (practice or in-house)
* Strong technical knowledge of PAYE/NIC, expenses and benefits, IR35/worker status, and HMRC processes
* ATT / CTA qualified (or equivalent experience)
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
* Keen to develop technical expertise and take on client-facing responsibilities
* A collaborative team player who enjoys working across all levels
In return, you will benefit from:

* Opportunity to join a forward-thinking, globally connected team
* Exposure to high-quality advisory work and complex client challenges
* A supportive environment focused on professional development and progression
* Strong emphasis on collaboration, inclusion, and individuality
* The chance to make a meaningful impact within a growing team

If you're looking to take the next step in your employment tax career within a dynamic and supportive environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to do so. Please connect with me on sarahreid@brewermorris.com for a confidential conversation.

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