Employment Tax Senior Manager / Director in Newcastle - Si Recruitment

Employment Tax Senior Manager / Director

Location: Newcastle

A growing professional services firm is seeking an experienced Employment Tax Senior Manager or Director to join their expanding tax team. This is a client-facing role with responsibility for delivering complex and high-quality Employment Tax advice across a diverse portfolio of clients, predominantly family-owned and owner-managed businesses.

The Role

You will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in Employment Tax, supporting clients and mentoring junior team members.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing and managing a varied portfolio of clients.
• Providing strategic support to the Employment Tax leadership in developing the team and service offerings.
• Establishing scope and budget for projects and briefing team members appropriately.
• Delivering high-quality Employment Tax advice, covering areas such as HMRC enquiries, employment status/IR35, National Minimum Wage, and more.
• Supporting wider tax projects including due diligence, CCO, and SAO reviews.
• Growing the Employment Tax team through business development and relationship building with key clients and sectors.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with external parties, including HMRC, employment lawyers, and industry bodies.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong technical expertise in Employment Tax.
• Significant experience in a senior practice role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial awareness and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to develop junior team members.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Employer pension scheme including life cover and income protection.
• Up to 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Flexible and smart working arrangements.
• Health cash plan and 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests.
• Commission and employee referral schemes.
• Ongoing access to professional development and training resources.
• Paid professional membership fees.
• Recognition initiatives and subsidised social events.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive Employment Tax professional to join a supportive and collaborative team, offering clear career progression and the chance to work with a wide range of clients.