Employment Tax Manager - London/Manchester/Scotland/Birmingham

Our Purpose:

At EY, we're dedicated to building a better working world. As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we leverage our finance products, expertise, and systems to create a culture of continuous improvement. Our training, opportunities, and creative freedom empower you to innovate and impact our network of over 300,000 professionals and one million alumni. At EY, you lead, inspire, and bring our purpose to life, both during your tenure and beyond. 

The opportunity:

We are looking to grow our Employment Tax team with a high-performing Manager who can drive forward our growth plan. Working in Employment Tax team at EY offers fantastic opportunities to develop client relationships early in your career and to be involved in the day-to-day management of relationships and delivery of our services across a broad range of issues beyond tax compliance and advisory. 

Key responsibilities:

• To deliver employment tax compliance and advice to clients in a broad range of industry sectors. 
• Be up to date with key technical and functional skills, and with industry, business and leadership skills & knowledge - and share this expertise with others. 
• Contribute to business development and client pursuit efforts through involvement in preparing proposals and delivering presentations to potential clients. 
• Take a role in the management of the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical / business driven approach. 
• To win and sustain client confidence. 
• To build opportunities to capture new business and develop client relationships. 
• Be confident and effective in recognising and managing potential issues during client assignments. 
• Structure and manage projects or programmes of work which meet and exceed client expectations and mitigate any risks or issues. 

About you:

• Experience of employment tax gained in consultancy, legal firm and/or large global corporate. 
• Have strong personal impact and resilience and be able to influence and persuade clients and stakeholders at all levels to gain support for major changes and key decisions. 
• Working and technical understanding of key employment tax issues including:
• Expenses and Benefits (PSAs and P11Ds)
• Employment Status (IR35 and self-employed). 
• Payroll (PAYE, RTI, apprenticeship levy, audits). 
• Construction Industry Scheme. 
• Termination Payments
• Pensions. 
• National Minimum Wage. 
• Dealing with HMRC, audits, disclosure. 
• SAO and CCO. 
• Understanding of equity plans (basic understanding). 
• Business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. 
• Proven track record in project management and delivery. 
• Change orientated with flexible approach. 
• Be professional, quickly establishing personal credibility and demonstrating expertise.
• Take a practical approach to solving issues and gaining client agreement. 
• Be able to analyse complex problems and to deliver insightful, practical, and sustainable solutions. 
• Focus on achieving project / programme goals and objectives. 
• High quality deliverables including clear and concise technical guidance. 
• Be adept at overcoming issues and barriers. 
• Identify and discuss opportunities to delegate work to less experienced team members and facilitate learning. 
• Be skilled in facilitating and encouraging collaboration amongst team members, and capable of motivating teams to maximise performance. 
• Provide timely, authentic, and constructive feedback to colleagues and seek feedback in return. 
• ATT or CTA qualifications desirable.

What we Offer:

• Global Exposure: Work with international clients and teams across EY’s global network.
• Career Progression: Develop new skills, take on leadership roles, and grow your career.
• Support & Coaching: Learn from industry experts and be mentored by senior leaders.
• Flexible Working: We support hybrid working and work-life balance. Two days in the office. 
• Total Rewards Package: Competitive salary, benefits, and exclusive EY perks.
• Inclusive Culture: Work in an environment that celebrates diversity and authenticity.

At EY, belonging means more than just fitting in—it means thriving. Whoever you are, whatever your background, you are valued, supported, and empowered to be your best.

Ready to lead, inspire, and make an impact? Apply now!