Senior Manager – UK Employment Tax

AAB

. Build and manage trusted client relationships as a senior contact for UK employment tax matters .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeGlasgow • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UK Employment Tax matters, including PAYE, National Insurance contributions, and compliance reviews. Proven ability to build client relationships, manage complex projects, and deliver tailored advice while maintaining high-quality standards.

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UK Employment Tax KnowledgeEmployer Compliance ReviewsClient Relationship ManagementComplex Project ManagementATT, CTA Or Equivalent Qualification

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Hard Skills

PAYE KnowledgeNational Insurance ContributionsP11DsPAYE Settlement AgreementsEmployment Status KnowledgeOff-Payroll WorkingIR35 KnowledgeTermination PaymentsCIS ComplianceEngagement Financial Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCoaching And Developing OthersCommercial AwarenessDecision-Making ConfidenceCollaborative Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

ATTCTA

Industry Keywords

Client EngagementCompliance ProjectsHMRC EnquiriesScope ManagementClient Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and manage trusted client relationships as a senior contact for UK employment tax matters
Lead complex advisory and compliance projects from scoping through delivery
Provide practical, commercially focused advice tailored to clients and their businesses
Lead employer compliance reviews, disclosures and HMRC enquiries
Review technical advice and correspondence to ensure high-quality work
Monitor UK Employment Tax developments and turn them into practical client solutions
Collaborate across AAB to provide joined-up advice and wider Group expertise
Identify opportunities for additional support for existing clients
Develop relationships with prospective clients and professional networks
Contribute to proposals, pitches, events and technical updates
Help develop new services and solutions in response to legislation and client needs
Build a profile as a trusted adviser in the UK Employment Tax market
Manage scope, budgets, billing, recoveries and work in progress
Identify and address scope creep and delivery risks
Manage competing priorities across individual and team workloads
Take ownership of actions through to completion
Improve ways of working and client service

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge of PAYE and National Insurance contributions
Knowledge of benefits and expenses, including P11Ds and PAYE Settlement Agreements
Knowledge of employment status, off-payroll working and IR35
Knowledge of termination payments
Experience with employer compliance reviews, disclosures and HMRC enquiries
Knowledge of CIS and other employer tax compliance matters
Experience independently managing complex client engagements and a varied portfolio
Strong client relationship and communication skills
Experience coaching and developing others
Good commercial awareness and experience managing engagement finances
Confidence to make decisions, take ownership and keep things moving
Collaborative approach and interest in working with colleagues across AAB
Interest in developing new client opportunities and growing the practice
ATT, CTA or equivalent professional qualification advantageous
Relevant experience and demonstrable technical and commercial capability accepted as an alternative to the advantageous qualification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual leave plus public holidays, with the option to buy or carry over leave
Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
Paid volunteering day
Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for you and the option to cover family members
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
Death in Service benefit
Competitive pension scheme
Life assurance policies
Hybrid working model
Agile working culture supporting flexible hours and smarter working
Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing
Tailored training, professional qualifications, and continuous support