Employment Tax Manager / Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton UK LLP

Employment Tax Manager / Assistant Manager

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Grant Thornton UK LLP, Aberdeen

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 13 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager or Manager to join a successful and expanding national Employment Tax team with much opportunity for growth. There is opportunity to work full time or flexibly and for hybrid working. Flexible on location, primarily London or Aberdeen but other locations considered.

A look into the role

As an Assistant Manager or Manager within our Employment Tax team, you will:

  • Advise our diverse client base on a range of employment tax issues, including the operation of PAYE and NIC on payments, expenses and benefits provided to employees as well as establishing employment status (including IR35).

  • Help employers gain cost savings through the implementation of more effective pay and benefits reward structures.

  • Manage Employment Tax compliance and mitigate internal and external risks including in relation to year end reporting as well as risks such as NMW and holiday pay.

  • Assist with Employment Tax reviews, whether within due diligence, health checks, SAO or on a standalone basis.

  • Play an integral role in the Employment Tax and wider Employer Solutions group, working on interesting and rewarding projects within the team on a variety of clients.

  • Build the reputation of the Employment Tax team and Grant Thornton as a whole through quality.

    ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified or equivalent qualification

  • Experience in Employer Solutions, Employment Tax and / or Global Mobility


  • It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'll help you to develop along the way:
  • Current knowledge of UK tax legislation and common Employment Tax themes (PAYE, NIC, IR35, etc) and be aware of implications from the Budget and HMRC consultations

  • A well thought out approach to complex problems based on sound judgment and research, communicating with empathy and impact

  • A tenacious sprit in the face of adversity, taking personal responsibility, an enthusiasm to pursue business opportunities and better develop self and team working in a respectful and co-operative manner

  • Enthusiasm to embrace the use of technology and how to embed it to increase efficiency and maximise our client opportunity

  • Ability to analyse client problems, integrate information and provision of clear and consistent communication

    Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton., Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Employment Tax is an important building block for any business. We support businesses and employees with a practical and pragmatic perspective - whether through making their approach to expenses more efficient, training them on how to embed new rules such as IR35, proposing pragmatic solutions when compliance falls short, answering queries as to how to best reward and tax benefits and payments provided to their employees or through introducing new or updated salary sacrifice employee benefit schemes., Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.


  • Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

    Beyond the job

    Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

    The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you'll be giving back to society. It's that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our CLEARR values - Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

    We're looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what's right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It's how it should be.

    The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

    Whether that's working reduced contracted hours, working your hours over a shorter period or utilising our 'how we work' framework. Everyone has an immediate right to request a flexible arrangement through our flexible working policy.