Full job descriptionEmployment Tax Senior Manager – Exeter

Exeter, Devon
Hybrid & Flexible Working
Competitive Salary + Benefits
We are recruiting an Employment Tax Senior Manager on behalf of a highly respected and growing accountancy and business advisory firm in Exeter.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employment Tax Manager or Senior Manager to take on a senior, client-facing role with significant exposure to advisory work, business development, and strategic client relationships.
The role would suit an ambitious employment tax professional looking to develop towards Director level within a supportive and growing specialist team.


The Role

As an Employment Tax Senior Manager, you will lead a portfolio of clients, providing practical and commercially focused advice across a broad range of employment tax matters.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading employment tax advisory projects across PAYE, NICs, CIS, benefits, and global mobility
* Advising clients on IR35 and off-payroll working, including reviews and remediation
* Managing key client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser
* Advising on P11Ds, PAYE Settlement Agreements, and wider employment tax compliance
* Supporting tax-efficient remuneration and termination planning
* Conducting employment tax risk reviews, audits, and due diligence
* Advising on expatriate tax and global mobility matters
* Working closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and other professional advisers
* Identifying opportunities to develop and expand existing client relationships
* Supporting proposals, networking, and wider business development activity
* Keeping clients informed of legislative changes and emerging employment tax risks
* Coaching and mentoring Managers and junior team members
* Supporting the continued growth and development of the Employment Tax team


About You

You’ll have:
* ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent qualification
* Strong hands-on UK employment tax experience at Senior Manager or equivalent level
* Excellent technical knowledge of PAYE, NICs, P11Ds, PSAs, and employment tax legislation
* Experience advising clients on complex employment tax matters
* Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
* Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
* Experience mentoring and developing junior colleagues
* Ambition to progress towards a Director-level position
Experience with global mobility, expatriate tax, IR35, or reward planning would be advantageous.


What’s on Offer

* Hybrid and flexible working
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Senior role within a growing Employment Tax team
* Broad range of complex advisory work
* High-quality client portfolio
* Business development and networking opportunities
* Leadership and mentoring responsibilities
* Structured professional development
* Clear progression towards Director
* Supportive and collaborative working environment


Location

Exeter, Devon
Easily commutable from Exmouth, Newton Abbot, Crediton, Tiverton, Honiton, Sidmouth, Teignmouth, Torquay, and surrounding areas.


Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood: