Senior Manager - Employment Tax - London

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Employment Tax business development in Yorkshire & the North-East of England ("YNE") and client pursuit efforts through involvement in preparing proposals and delivering presentations to potential clients.
• Support and development of junior members of the team and help grow the Employment Tax business at EY in YNE.
• 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.
• Manage the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and a practical/business-driven approach.
• Win and sustain client confidence.
• 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 that 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.
• Strong personal impact and resilience, and ability 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.
• 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-oriented with a flexible approach.
• Professional and quickly establishing personal credibility.
• Practical approach to solving issues and gaining client agreement.
• Ability to analyse complex problems and deliver insightful, practical, and sustainable solutions.
• Focus on achieving project / programme goals and objectives.
• High quality deliverables including clear and concise technical guidance.
• Proficient at overcoming issues and barriers.
• Identifies and discusses opportunities to delegate work to less experienced team members and facilitates learning.
• Skilled in facilitating and encouraging collaboration amongst team members, and capable of motivating teams to maximise performance.
• Provides timely, authentic, and constructive feedback to colleagues and seeks feedback in return.

Preferred qualifications

• ATT or CTA (or equivalent) preferred.

Benefits

• Global Exposure - Work with international clients and teams across EY's global network.
• Career Progression - Develop new skills, lead high-impact projects, and shape your career path.
• Support & Coaching - Learn from industry leaders and receive mentoring at every stage.
• Flexible Working - We support hybrid working and encourage a healthy work-life balance (minimum two days in the office).
• Total Rewards Package - Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and exclusive EY perks.
• Inclusive Culture - Thrive in an environment that values authenticity, diversity, and inclusion.