Sewell Wallis are working with a modern, growing practice firm who are looking to appoint an Employment Tax Manager to head up the team in their Derby offices.

This person will have a strong understanding of the tax rules for treatment of staff expenses and reporting of staff benefits alongside keeping up to date with relevant tax legislation's which will in turn be used to advise clients they will be working with. You will play a large part in the development of this growing team and have a clear progressive pathway to becoming Employment Tax Director which will be heavily be supported by senior members of the business.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive employment tax advisory and compliance services to a diverse portfolio of clients. This role will heavily support the Employment Tax Directors in the continued rapid growth of the Employment Tax team and is an amazing opportunity for somebody who wants to play an important role in the growth of the firm.

Why this firm you ask?

They are a multi-award-winning accountants and business advisors, ranked the 12th biggest firm by UK fee income in the Accountancy Age Top 50+50!

What you will be doing?

• Supporting the development of Employment Tax Services to clients which will include advising clients on all aspects of employment tax compliance issues and queries, carrying out a range of compliance risk reviews and preparing reports of recommendations, carrying out the manager review of the PSA submissions, supporting clients with HMRC Inspections, making disclosures to HMRC, and advising on salary sacrifice arrangements.
• Building strong client and cross-team relationships to ensure our clients receive the highest standard of service.
• Support the Employment Tax Directors on business development initiatives and new opportunities, which could include hosting and presenting at seminars, drafting proposals, and participating in bids/pitches.
• Supporting the Employment Tax Directors with identifying potential risks, technical issues and developing practical solutions to changes in technical legislation.
• Reviewing the work prepared by junior members of the team and assisting with their development and progression within the firm.
• Assist with billing and financial management processes.

What I am looking for?

• Someone who posses a deep understanding of employment tax rules and should be able to develop innovative tax strategies to optimise client outcomes.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior members of the team.
• Experience in drafting and advising on PSA applications and calculations.
• Experience assisting clients with HMRC Employer Compliance Inspections, and National Minimum Wage Inspections.
• Ability to advise clients on global mobility issues and reporting to HMRC, including considerations for Non-Resident Directors.

What is on offer?

• Basic salary up to £65k.
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.
• Regular social events and annual, company-wide away days, giving you the opportunity to engage with colleagues across your division and office, as well as the wider firm.
• Generous firm rewards scheme.
• Progression opportunities.

For more information, please contact Olivia Oxley.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.