Employment Tax Director
Hays · Manchester, England ·
Reference: 4766559Job ID: 5371324Posted: 2026-08-13Closing date: 2026-11-10Location: ManchesterSalary: Up to 110,000 based on experience (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Accountancy Firms / Employee TaxCompany: HaysConsultant: Justin HopkinsHays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaPhone: 07495292714Email: Justin.
Hopkins1@hays.comYour new companyYou 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 roleAs 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 enquiriesEmployment status and IR35National Minimum Wage mattersCIS‐related issuesWider tax projects including due diligence, CCO and SAO reviewsAlongside 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 succeedStrong technical expertise in Employment TaxSignificant senior‐level experience within a professional practice environmentExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong commercial awareness and problem‐solving abilityExperience mentoring and developing junior team membersA collaborative leadership style and the confidence to shape the direction of the service lineWhat you'll get in returnYou 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 protectionGenerous annual leave entitlement, plus the option to purchase additional daysHybrid and flexible working arrangementsHealth cash plan and wellbeing supportPaid flu jabs and eye testsReferral reward schemes for both new colleagues and new clientsA comprehensive range of online training resourcesPaid professional membership feesRegular recognition initiatives and subsidised social eventsYou 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 0161 237 3388 to discuss it in more detail.
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