Employment Tax Senior Manager
Glasgow / Edinburgh - Aberdeen or London considered - Hybrid (3-days per week in office)
About the firm
My client is an ambitious, fast-growing professional services firm with a strong presence across Scotland and the wider UK. Its employment tax practice is busy and expanding. The firm is known for advising clients directly rather than on standardised projects, and for promoting ambitious people quickly.
The role
This is a senior hire for an experienced employment tax professional already working at Senior Manager level. You’ll lead the day-to-day delivery of the UK Employment Tax team in the Central Belt. The work is mainly advisory, so you’ll spend most of your time on high-value technical work and client relationships rather than routine compliance. From day one you’ll be the senior figure in the team, leading client relationships, working closely with partners and CFOs, and helping shape how the practice grows.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead the day-to-day delivery of the UK Employment Tax team’s work, making sure advice is high quality and delivered on time
- Act as the main adviser on a varied portfolio of employment tax advisory projects
- Advise on IR35 and employment status, often for clients that rely heavily on contractors
- Lead the employment tax side of due diligence and M&A transactions
- Support, mentor and develop the team (Manager, Assistant Manager and Graduates) and junior colleagues more widely
- Win new work, cross-sell, and build long-term client relationships
- Manage engagement finances, billing and recoveries
- Get involved in the firm’s wider growth plans, including how AI is used in the practice
What we’re looking for
- You’re currently a Senior Manager in UK employment tax, or about to be promoted to Senior Manager, and can hit the ground running
- Strong advisory experience across PAYE, NIC, benefits in kind, termination payments and HMRC employer compliance
- Deep IR35 and employment status experience
- Experience of M&A or due diligence work
- Confidence leading client relationships and working with partners and finance directors
- A proactive, outgoing all-rounder who enjoys varied work and getting involved across the business
- CTA and/or ATT qualified (preferred). Strong experience matters most.
Why apply?
- A senior role where you’ll be seen and can make a real difference
- Clear progression based on what you deliver, not how long you’ve been there
- Varied work across different sectors
- A supportive, collaborative team that’s growing
Interested?
For a confidential conversation, contact Will Fitzpatrick at Broadgate Search on +44 20 3772 3959 or william@broadgatesearch.com.
