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Employment Tax Manager

  • Location

    Bristol

  • Sector:

    Tax, Employment Tax

  • Contract Type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £55000 - £60000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Will Langdon

  • Contact email:

    will.langdon@clark-wood.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    +44 (0) 1173 291051

  • Job ref:

    WL-18888

  • Published:

    5 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-02-24

  • Startdate:

    2026-01-13 00:00:00

  • Consultant:

    Will Langdon

Employment Tax Manager – Leading South West Accountancy Firm
Location: Bristol
Service Line: Employment Tax / Employer Services
 
A highly regarded and growing South West–based firm of chartered accountants and business advisers, with a strong presence in Bristol and across the region. 
The firm advises a broad range of clients, from owner-managed businesses to large corporates and groups, and is known for combining strong technical expertise with a collaborative, people-focused culture.
 
The Role
Due to continued growth in its Employer Services offering, the firm is seeking an Employment Tax Manager to join its Bristol team. 
This is a key role with responsibility for managing a varied employment tax client portfolio, delivering advisory and compliance services, and supporting the development of the firm’s employment tax practice across the region.
The role offers excellent long-term progression, with scope to move into a Senior Manager position and play a strategic role in growing the service line.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors, providing employment tax advisory and compliance services
  • Advising on PAYE, NIC, benefits in kind, expenses, termination payments, and employment status matters
  • Reviewing and managing P11D processes and PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSAs)
  • Supporting clients with HMRC reviews, employer compliance checks, and disclosures
  • Advising on share schemes, salary sacrifice, and remuneration planning
  • Working closely with audit, corporate tax, and payroll teams to provide joined-up advice
  • Identifying advisory opportunities and contributing to business development initiatives
  • Coaching and developing junior members of the employment tax team
 
Candidate Requirements
  • CTA, ACA, ACCA, or ATT qualified (or qualified by experience with strong employment tax specialism)
  • Proven experience in employment tax within UK accountancy practice or a specialist tax consultancy
  • Strong technical knowledge of UK employment tax legislation and HMRC practice
 
For more information on this role please contact Will Langdon at Clark Wood – will@clark-wood.co.uk / 07920 557121
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