Group Employment Tax Manager

We are looking to offer a Group Employment Tax Manager the opportunity to join our expanding Tax - Group Finance team based remotely, with nationwide travel required.

About the role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Tax Manager to join our team reporting to the Group Head of Tax. In this role, you will work closely with the Group Head of Tax and HR colleagues across payroll, rewards & benefits, and resourcing to provide in-house expertise in all areas of employment tax.

As the Group Employment Tax Manager, you'll get the opportunity to:

• Lead on employment tax compliance and reporting: Work closely with the HR and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely filing of all employment tax returns e.g. P11Ds, PSAs, ERSs, Termination payments and STBVs.
• Advise and collaborate with stakeholders: Provide expert advice on the employment tax implications related to payroll, CIS, benefits, share schemes, LTIPs, termination payments, workforce policies and expenses.
• Off payroll working and contingent workforce compliance: Partner with the HR, commercial and finance teams to provide expert advice related to IR35, contractor tax status and third-party labour providers to ensure compliance with employment tax obligations.
• Global mobility and cross border taxation: Provide advice and recommendations to inform business decisions relating to internationally mobile employees, ensuring appropriate management of tax and social security compliance, short term business visitor obligations and expatriate tax risks.
• Drive continuous improvements: Lead the development and implementation of employment tax process improvements by collaborating closely with HR, Payroll and Finance teams. Enhance tax efficiencies and savings, improve process automation, payroll tax technology enhancements and governance to support the group's strategic objectives and future proof employment tax obligations.
• Training and knowledge development: Design and deliver tailored training programs and workshops for HR, Payroll and Finance teams to strengthen their understanding of employment tax obligations and best practices. Act as a key point of contact for tax-related education and awareness initiatives across the group.
• Project work: Assist the Group Head of Tax with employment tax guidance on mergers, acquisitions, business restructures and organisation changes ensuring compliance risks are identified and managed.

What you'll bring?

• CTA qualified with at least six years post qualification experience.
• A team player with a drive to contribute and wanting to make a difference.
• Experience at working with key stakeholders and building relationships.
• Organised, proactive and able to articulate in both written and oral communication.
• Have a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• An interest in tax technology and automation.

What's in it for you?

• 25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to a wide range of discounts and special offers through our online rewards platform
• Company car/car allowance and fuel card

About The Company

M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions.

At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.