Employment Tax Senior Manager

About Unity Advisory

Built for the AI-enabled world, we operate a lean, conflict-free, and client-centric model that embeds AI across all workstreams. With no audit practice, we do not have the audit-related conflicts, which allows us to focus entirely on delivering value to clients with agility and innovative, outcome-based commercial models. Our culture is highly collaborative and flat-structured and free of traditional partner P&L silos - pursuing the best outcomes for our clients.

Role Summary

We are seeking experienced employment tax senior managers to join our fast-growing team who have strong UK employment tax advisory skills. Experience in share schemes, international employment tax, and HMRC engagement is also desirable. The ideal candidate will have experience delivering high-quality advice to businesses, coordinating with wider advisory teams, and supporting client communications. We are focused on delivering technically excellent, commercially relevant advice to CFOs, HR leaders, and other key stakeholders in a lean and agile organisation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality employment tax advice and compliance support across a range of client engagements.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope and budget.
• Coordinate with internal teams across tax, reward, legal, and advisory to align deliverables and client reporting.
• Use AI tools and technology in modelling, reporting and risk reviews.
• Manage and support junior team members, including delegating work and providing coaching.
• Support client communication and ensure advice is technically accurate and commercially relevant.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of internal playbooks and service delivery improvements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment tax legislation and HMRC guidance, including PAYE, NIC, off-payroll working, benefits and expenses.

Qualifications

• A professional qualification (e.g., ACA, CTA) is preferred.
• Typically 5+ years of experience as a senior employment tax adviser with a UK focus.
• Experience using technology and AI tools to enhance delivery and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, deliver advice, and engage effectively with clients.
• Good understanding of UK employment tax legislation and HMRC practice.
• Strong communication, team coordination, and organisational skills.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members is desirable.

Work Environment

A truly hybrid and flexible working environment. We offer the opportunity to be at the forefront of AI-driven advisory services. You'll be working on cutting-edge projects and encouraged to deploy the latest analytical tools and approaches.

Additional Information

At Unity Advisory, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we will accommodate any suitable candidate requiring assistance to attend or conduct an interview. If you need any adjustments or support, please let us know when either scheduling your interview or in your application cover letter. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and are here to support you throughout the process.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY UNSOLICITED CVS FROM THIRD PARTIES