Employment Tax Senior Manager / Director
Location: Newcastle
A growing professional services firm is seeking an experienced Employment Tax Senior Manager or Director to join their expanding tax team. This is a client-facing role with responsibility for delivering complex and high-quality Employment Tax advice across a diverse portfolio of clients, predominantly family-owned and owner-managed businesses.
The Role
You will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in Employment Tax, supporting clients and mentoring junior team members.
Key responsibilities include:
Overseeing and managing a varied portfolio of clients.
Providing strategic support to the Employment Tax leadership in developing the team and service offerings.
Establishing scope and budget for projects and briefing team members appropriately.
Delivering high-quality Employment Tax advice, covering areas such as HMRC enquiries, employment status/IR35, National Minimum Wage, and more.
Supporting wider tax projects including due diligence, CCO, and SAO reviews.
Growing the Employment Tax team through business development and relationship building with key clients and sectors.
Developing and maintaining relationships with external parties, including HMRC, employment lawyers, and industry bodies.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
Strong technical expertise in Employment Tax.
Significant experience in a senior practice role.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Commercial awareness and strong problem-solving abilities.
Leadership and mentoring skills to develop junior team members.
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary package.
Employer pension scheme including life cover and income protection.
Up to 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
Flexible and smart working arrangements.
Health cash plan and 24/7 employee assistance programme.
Paid flu jabs and eye tests.
Commission and employee referral schemes.
Ongoing access to professional development and training resources.
Paid professional membership fees.
Recognition initiatives and subsidised social events.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive Employment Tax professional to join a supportive and collaborative team, offering clear career progression and the chance to work with a wide range of clients.