- Permanent
- Aberdeen
- 75,000 - £90,000 GBP / Year
- Salary: £75,000 - £90,000
Senior Tax Manager
Are you an experienced tax professional specialising in employment tax, PAYE, and workforce advisory services?
Do you want to join a forward-thinking, people-focused accountancy and advisory firm that values technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth?
This is an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Employment Tax Manager to join a growing and dynamic professional services firm in Aberdeen. You’ll lead client engagements across a wide range of industries, providing expert advice on employment tax compliance and strategy while mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development.
The Role
As Senior Employment Tax Manager, you’ll manage a diverse portfolio of clients, providing strategic and technical advice on all aspects of employment tax. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to develop client relationships, deliver advisory projects, and ensure compliance excellence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing complex employment tax and PAYE compliance for a wide range of clients
- Advising on IR35, termination payments, benefits-in-kind, and salary sacrifice arrangements
- Leading client advisory projects on reward, incentives, and global mobility
- Acting as the key point of contact for HMRC enquiries and negotiations
- Mentoring and developing team members within the employment tax department
- Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to firm-wide strategy
- Keeping up to date with changes in employment tax legislation and advising clients accordingly
About You
You’ll be a commercially focused and technically strong tax professional with proven expertise in employment tax and a passion for advisory work.
You will:
- Be CTA, ATT, ACA, or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
- Have extensive experience managing employment tax compliance and advisory projects within professional services
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of UK employment tax legislation, PAYE, and benefits
- Possess excellent leadership and relationship-management skills
- Be confident managing a team and liaising with clients at a senior level
- Have excellent analytical, organisational, and communication abilities
- Be proactive, adaptable, and able to identify commercial opportunities
The Firm
You’ll be joining a modern, growth-oriented accountancy and advisory firm with a strong reputation for client service, innovation, and staff development. The firm supports a diverse portfolio of clients — from local SMEs to large corporate groups — offering the quality of a national network with the personal approach of a local firm.
The culture is collaborative and inclusive, focused on empowering people to reach their full potential. You’ll benefit from structured professional development, a supportive leadership team, and genuine opportunities for career advancement.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Private healthcare, pension scheme, and wellbeing initiatives
- Ongoing professional training, CPD, and leadership coaching
- Clear career progression pathway to Director level
- Supportive, collaborative, and people-first working environment
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Senior Employment Tax Manager looking to take on a leadership role with genuine influence and progression. You’ll have the autonomy to manage your portfolio, lead client projects, and help shape the future of a growing employment tax advisory team.
If you’re passionate about employment tax, client relationships, and professional development, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
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About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd
Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.
Call Public Practice Recruitment Ltd today on 0333 577 7787 to discover how we can support you.
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