- Permanent
- Edinburgh
- 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 progressive, people-focused accountancy and advisory firm that values technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth?
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Employment Tax Manager to join a dynamic and growing professional services firm in Edinburgh. You’ll lead on high-profile advisory projects, manage key client relationships, and play a vital role in developing the firm’s employment tax offering.
The Role
As Senior Employment Tax Manager, you’ll manage a broad portfolio of clients and deliver strategic advice on employment tax compliance and advisory matters. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll drive client service excellence, mentor team members, and contribute to firm-wide growth initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing complex employment tax and PAYE compliance across diverse clients
- Advising on IR35, termination payments, benefits-in-kind, and share incentive schemes
- Leading client engagements on workforce planning, reward strategy, and global mobility
- Acting as a senior point of contact for clients and HMRC on all employment tax matters
- Supporting leadership in business development and client acquisition
- Coaching and developing junior team members to ensure high-quality delivery
- Staying up to date with employment tax legislation and implementing best practice
About You
You’ll be a technically strong, commercially focused tax professional who enjoys problem-solving, building relationships, and leading teams.
You will:
- Be CTA, ATT, ACA, or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
- Have significant experience in employment tax compliance and advisory within a practice or consultancy environment
- Demonstrate deep understanding of UK employment tax rules, PAYE, and benefit structures
- Have excellent client management, communication, and project leadership skills
- Be proactive, analytical, and able to identify commercial opportunities
- Enjoy mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team culture
The Firm
You’ll be joining a modern and forward-thinking accountancy and advisory firm with a reputation for technical excellence and exceptional client service. The firm works with a diverse portfolio, from local businesses to international organisations, and offers genuine career development opportunities across its growing network.
The culture promotes flexibility, learning, and empowerment — ensuring every team member has the tools, support, and freedom to succeed. You’ll benefit from access to continuous training, leadership mentoring, and exposure to a wide range of projects.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Private healthcare, pension scheme, and wellbeing support
- Ongoing CPD, professional training, and leadership development
- Clear progression pathway to Director level
- Collaborative, people-first working culture that rewards initiative
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Senior Employment Tax Manager to take the next step in their career. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, lead client engagements, and play a key role in shaping the future of the firm’s employment tax practice.
If you’re ready to progress your career within a supportive and forward-thinking professional environment, this role could be the perfect fit.
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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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