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About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Employment Tax Manager to join our dynamic team and lead our efforts in managing employment taxes. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about ensuring legal and financial compliance. You'll provide expert advice on employment tax matters across the business, partnering with teams including Payroll, Reward, Finance, People, and Talent Acquisition. You'll play a key role in ensuring compliance, managing risk, driving process improvements, and supporting strategic business initiatives.

Responsibilities

Act as the subject matter expert for UK employment tax, providing advice on benefits, expenses, global mobility, IR35, employment status, equity schemes, and remote working.
Support the development and implementation of employment tax policies, controls, and governance frameworks.
Manage relationships with HMRC and lead responses to employment tax enquiries and compliance matters.
Oversee employment tax reporting and compliance obligations, including PAYE Settlement Agreements and statutory filings.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance compliance through automation and technology.
Deliver employment tax training and guidance to key stakeholder groups across the organisation.
Support strategic projects, acquisitions, and business initiatives by providing employment tax expertise and due diligence support.
Monitor legislative developments and ensure the business remains compliant with changing employment tax regulations.

Requirements

Qualification relating to tax – Chartered Institute of Taxation, Tax Technicians or similar accounting qualification.
Experience of managing employment tax matters and associated risks in a large corporate environment.
Ability to review processes, make recommendations and implement change within the context of all employment tax areas including expense, benefits, payroll, reward, IR35 and contingent workforce.
Demonstrated ability to develop effective, credible relationships, challenge, and work with integrity at all levels within the organisation to influence decisions.
First-class communication skills with the gravitas to challenge, partner, and influence at all levels of the organisation.
Significant experience of managing employment tax matters and associated risks in a large corporate environment with global exposure.
Able to manage expectations/conflicting requirements and priorities of multiple stakeholders.
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task, work to deadlines and prioritise in a busy environment.
Collaborative team player who can also operate independently.

Skills

UK employment tax
Benefits
Expenses
Global mobility
IR35
Employment status
Equity schemes
Remote working
HMRC relationship management
Employment tax enquiries
Compliance
PAYE Settlement Agreements
Statutory filings
Process improvement
Automation
Technology implementation
Training delivery
Due diligence
Legislative monitoring
Communication skills
Stakeholder management
Organisational skills
Multi-tasking
Prioritisation

Location

London, UK

Work Type

Hybrid
Permanent

Experience Level

Experienced

Education Level

Chartered Institute of Taxation
Tax Technicians
Similar accounting qualification

Benefits

Market competitive base salaries
Short-term incentive
Pension/retirement
Life assurance
Salary finance (payroll deduction loan scheme)
Medical plans
Health screening
Critical illness insurance
Disability insurance
Holiday / paid time off
Employee assistance programme
Discounted gym/health club membership
Transportation assistance schemes (e.g., cycle to work, travel loans, car leasing)
Onsite catering/lunch vouchers
Retail discounts
Global recognition programme

About the Company

RS is a global product and service solutions provider, helping industrial customers operate more efficiently and sustainably.
Operating in 33 markets, RS supports around one million customers worldwide with more than 875,000 stocked products, access to over five million additional products, and a range of service solutions.
More than 8,500 colleagues around the world bring technical expertise, digital innovation, and a customer-first mindset.
Guided by values: We are one team, We deliver brilliantly, We do the right thing, and We make every day better.