PwC

Employment Tax Manager

Manchester, England, United Kingdom (city only)

Full-time

First seen by offpeak October 24, 2026

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Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

About the role

The Reward & Employment team is part of PwC's rapidly growing People & Organisation practice. The team is currently looking for a Manager for the team who support clients in respect of the “Employment” areas within the spectrum of services. We advise a wide range of national and global clients on many aspects of employment related governance and risks which also looking to maximise opportunities.

What your days will look like:

Advise on PAYE, NIC, payroll, expenses, benefits, and year-end reporting (PSA, Form 42, P11Ds).
Support clients during HMRC investigations and liaise with tax authorities.
Provide guidance on tax/NIC treatment for non-cash remuneration and compliance with CIS.
Assist with large projects, due diligence for transactions, and ensure clients understand new legislation (e.g., IR35), including pay governance and risk management.

This role is for you if:

Demonstrate strong knowledge of employment-based tax legislation.
Hold or be working towards a recognised tax qualification (CTA) and show commitment to a career in taxation.
Collaborate with the wider team to deliver client assignments and high-quality service.
Seek to maintain or enhance expertise in employment taxes and broader governance issues.
Show agility and willingness to develop experience in Reward and Employment areas.
Develop understanding of pay governance and the Construction Industry Scheme.

What you’ll receive from us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compensation and Payroll, Complaint Resolution, Compliance Awareness, Conflict Resolution, Contract Dispute Resolution, Contract Drafting, Contractual Agreements, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Corporate Litigations, Creativity, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Agreement Drafting, Employee Relations {+ 48 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

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