Employment Tax Director

Reference: 4766559

Job d:
Closing date:

Location:

Manchester Salary:
Up to 110,000 based on experience (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Accountancy Firms / Employee Tax Company:
Hays Consultant:
Justin Hopkins Hays office:
Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza Phone:
Email:
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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 membersA 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 clientsA 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  to discuss it in more detail. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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