🆕 New 2026 | Employment Tax Manager – London (Hybrid) – £55, 000 - £75, 000 - ERS / PAYE / IR35

Clark Wood is a specialist Recruitment Consultancy operating throughout the United Kingdom within the Public Practice Accountancy & Tax sectors. Our core client base consists of Accountancy Practices ranging from Big 4, Top 10 & Mid-Tier firms through to independent regional firms and sole traders.

Employment Tax Manager London (Hybrid)
Circa £55,000 - £75,000 (Dependent on Experience) + Excellent Benefits

Public Practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are working with a leading UK advisory and accountancy group who are looking to recruit an Employment Tax Manager to join their fast-growing specialist Employment Tax team in London.

This firm supports the SME market with a full service offering including Audit, Accounts & Advisory, Tax, Payroll, Corporate Finance and Business Recovery. With strong infrastructure, a values-led culture and ambitious growth plans, this opportunity offers genuine scope to make an impact within a developing team alongside excellent long-term progression prospects.
This role will involve a broad mix of employment tax compliance and advisory work across a varied client base, including employment related securities, PAYE, NIC, benefits-in-kind and off-payroll working (IR35).
Role Responsibilities

- Managing employment tax compliance services including PAYE health checks, P11Ds and PAYE Settlement Agreements
- Overseeing compliance aspects of CIS where relevant
- Managing employment related securities compliance processes
- Drafting advisory emails/reports on key employment tax matters including ERS, employment status, IR35, termination payments and benefits structuring
- Supporting senior stakeholders with strategic advice, identifying risks and opportunities for clients
- Keeping up-to-date with UK employment tax legislation and HMRC guidance and sharing insights internally and externally
- Supporting client meetings, presentations and training sessions
- Contributing to business development including proposals, networking and identifying opportunities in the existing client base
- Coaching and supporting junior staff, ensuring high standards and timely delivery

The Ideal Candidate

- Strong employment tax experience gained in UK practice
- ERS knowledge is beneficial
- ATT qualified (or equivalent)
- Experience dealing with HMRC enquiries and correspondence
- Strong Excel skills with ability to analyse/manipulate data
- Payroll processing exposure is advantageous but not essential
- Organised, proactive and able to take ownership of tasks through to completion

Culture & Values My client is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where all individuals are valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The firm values technical excellence, integrity, enthusiasm, and collegiality, providing a workplace where professionals can thrive while delivering outstanding client service.

For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood – david@clark-wood.co.uk / DD: +44 (0) 117 329 1058 | Mobile: +44 (0) 7358 908463

This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
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