Employment Taxes Senior Manager

Job Title: Senior Manager (Employment Taxes)
Location: Hybrid Working - London EC4M
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 35-hour week (Flexitime)
Reporting To: Tax Director
Direct Reports: Assistant Manager

Salary Range: £80,000 to £95,000

About BKL

BKL is a Top 40 accountancy and advisory business supporting a diverse client base, from entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals to ambitious owner-managed businesses and multinational groups. With a legacy spanning over 130 years, we’ve evolved into a modern, purpose-driven business that balances profit with impact. We are proud to be a certified B Corp, reflecting our commitment to sustainability, transparency, and responsible governance. As a member of DFK International, we support clients locally and internationally with cutting-edge expertise and a personal touch. We believe all clients deserve the same level of care, innovation, and excellence.

About the Team

BKL’s Tax Consultancy team provides a first-class advisory service across a diverse range of high-value tax matters to both high-net-worth individuals and corporate entities. The continued rapid growth of the team has created an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Manager to join our Employment Taxes service line and provide additional senior support in this strategically important area.

The successful candidate will have significant substantive experience in UK Employment Taxes gained in practice and/or industry. They will be a self-starter with a keen eye for technical detail, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to lead client relationships, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to the continued growth of our practice.

A Message from the Hiring Manager

I’m really excited to welcome someone new into our rapidly expanding Employment Taxes team. You’ll find a new team that’s ambitious, hardworking but also down-to-earth, where people care about doing excellent work and about each other. If you’re curious, proactive, and ready to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Opportunity

This role gives you the chance to make an impact with ambitious clients, develop your expertise, and grow your career within a supportive and collaborative environment. You’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of work, be encouraged to innovate, and benefit from a clear progression pathway.

How You’ll Make a Difference

In this role, you will:

• Lead and deliver on a wide range of Employment Tax advisory and compliance projects, ensuring high-quality technical outputs.

• Act as a senior point of contact for clients on complex matters including UK Employment Taxes, some mobility matters and National Minimum Wage (“NMW”) work.

• Oversee Employment Tax due diligence reviews for corporate transactions.

• Provide technical oversight on Construction Industry Scheme (“CIS”) matters.

• Draft, review, and finalise advisory reports, technical memos, and client communications on a full suite of UK Employment Taxes technical matters.

• Conduct technical research and proactively share insights with colleagues and clients, including updates on legislative changes and their practical implications.

• Contribute to business development initiatives, including preparation of technical and marketing materials for internal and external audiences.

• Support the training and development of junior team members, acting as a mentor and role model within the team.

• Play a key role in building out the Employment Taxes service line as part of the wider growth strategy of the firm.

You’ll Be Ideal for This Role If You Have:

• CTA qualified, or equivalent (Desired, but not essential)

Experience

• 8-10 years' substantive UK Employment Taxes experience, gained in practice and/or industry.

• Strong track record of advising on complex employment tax issues and managing client relationships at a senior stakeholder level.

• Experience in transaction-related employment tax due diligence highly desirable.

• Exposure to the full employment tax compliance cycle (P11Ds, PSA, ERS, PBIK, CIS, STBV) and associated advisory matters.

Skills

• Excellent people skills with the ability to lead and inspire colleagues and maintain strong client relationships.

• Outstanding technical and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong commercial awareness and an ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-driven advice.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting high-quality technical reports.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and confident in acting independently while collaborating effectively within a team.

We know you have a lot to offer, which is why we give you the freedom to thrive, no matter who you are or what your background is.

Our Values

At BKL, we live by five core values:

• Think Big – Be curious, brave, and open to new ideas.

• In It Together – Collaborate, care, and build an inclusive culture.

• Take Pride – Strive for excellence and believe in your impact.

• Do the Right Thing – Act with integrity, honesty, and fairness.

• Enjoy It – Bring your whole self to work and have fun doing it.

Working With Us: Your Benefits, Wellbeing & Development

At BKL, we’re committed to creating a people-first workplace where everyone can thrive. We offer a carefully curated benefits package, wellbeing support, and meaningful development opportunities that empower you to grow your career.

Snapshot of our Benefits Package

We’ve designed a flexible, sustainable set of benefits to support your life at work and beyond:

• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) – including mental health cover, hospital treatment & 24/7 GP access

• Health Cash Plans – covering everyday costs like dental, optical & physiotherapy and an Employee Assistance Programme

• Pension scheme – helping you save for retirement in a tax-efficient way

• Group Life Assurance – peace of mind with financial protection for your loved ones

• Cashback & savings portal – discounts across hundreds of high-street and online retailers

• Cycle to Work Scheme – spread the cost of a new bike and accessories tax-free

• Electric Vehicle Scheme – sustainable transportation options that include roadside support and servicing

• Free Mortgage Advice – expert guidance for your home-buying journey

• Season Ticket Loan – support with travel expenses

• Enhanced Family Leave – generous leave policies for family-related needs

• Holiday Entitlement – generous entitlement which increases with promotion

Development & Growth

We don’t just offer jobs, we support careers:

• Clear development pathways and progression frameworks

• Professional qualifications support – including study time and funding

• Internal mentoring, coaching, and buddying schemes

• Leadership development programmes to help you grow with us

• Regular check-ins and performance conversations – driven by your goals, not just metrics

Take Your Next Step

Ready to grow your career with a company that balances ambition with purpose? Apply today and discover how far you can go at BKL.

Our recruitment process typically involves three stages:

1. An introductory Teams call with our Talent Acquisition team.

1. A first-stage interview with two team members.

3. A final interview at our London office, including a tour to give you a feel for our working environment.

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, you will be required to undertake GDPR training in order to fully understand the regulations and ensure all work is carried out in a compliant manner.

As part of any recruitment process, BKL collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. BKL is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

BKL is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates eligible to work in the UK.

We know you have a lot to offer, which is why we want to give you the freedom to thrive no matter who you are or what your background is. You will have every opportunity to use your creativity in how you approach your work and the support to innovate.

Inclusion, diversity, and talent development are a fundamental aspect of who we are, and we welcome applications from candidates who share and champion these values. You will play an integral part in helping to make BKL a great place to work with a sense of belonging for everyone.

High challenge, high support
If you enjoy problem-solving and a fast-changing environment, you will thrive in this role.

As in all BKL roles, you will be able to take a flexible approach: balancing independent work with teamwork, and remote working with time in the office with colleagues.

You can get an insight into life at BKL here .

We’re proud to be one of the few Certified B Corporations in the accountancy sector. In joining us, you’ll become part of a business that’s committed to balancing profit and purpose.

Take your next step
If this sounds like the role for you, we’d be delighted to discuss the career you could build at BKL.

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