Employment Tax Director – Advisory Practice

About the role

Join a respected independent accountancy and business advisory practice as an Employment Tax Director. Lead a growing tax advisory team, delivering complex employment tax advice to family‑owned and owner‑managed businesses across the region. The role combines client‑facing work with strategic development of the service line.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver complex, high‑quality Employment Tax advice to a varied portfolio of clients.
• Manage HMRC enquiries and respond to compliance investigations.
• Handle employment status, IR35 and National Minimum Wage matters.
• Address CIS‑related issues and support wider tax projects such as due diligence, CCO and SAO reviews.
• Maintain and grow client relationships while supporting business development.
• Shape the strategic direction of the Employment Tax service line.
• Build relationships with external stakeholders including HMRC, legal advisers and industry bodies.

Required profile

• Strong technical expertise in Employment Tax.
• Significant senior‑level experience within a professional practice environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem‑solving ability.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Collaborative leadership style with confidence to influence service direction.

Required skills

• Employment Tax
• IR35
• CIS
• HMRC enquiry handling
• National Minimum Wage compliance

What we offer

• Competitive salary £90,000‑£110,000 per year.
• Employer pension scheme with life cover and income protection.
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option to purchase additional days.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Health cash plan and wellbeing support, including paid flu jabs and eye tests.
• Referral reward schemes for new colleagues and clients.
• Comprehensive online training resources and paid professional membership fees.
• Regular recognition initiatives and subsidised social events.
• Clear career development pathways and the opportunity to shape the Employment Tax offering.