The role
We provide consulting services, technical advice and analysis on all aspects of employment taxes. The successful candidate will be advising a range of clients on employer compliance as they recruit and expand their operations internationally. This includes multi-jurisdiction employer withholding and social security obligations on cash, expenses, benefits and share based remuneration and would also cover employment status considerations on an international basis. We require an international employment taxes manager who is able to apply a range of technical capabilities.
Role responsibilities
1. Work collaboratively within a team across the UK and with teams across multiple jurisdictions.
2. Manage a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors and countries.
3. Draft technically complex advice and supervise the work of junior staff (managing their personal and technical development, undertaking research and analysis of tax cases, reviewing legislative matters and responding to HMRC consultations).
4. Research and articulate changes in employment tax regulations and best practice. Develop thought leadership and brand enhancement e.g. client surveys, blogs, campaigns.
5. Develop a personal network of contacts internally and externally and actively promote the PwC brand through social media and external networking events.
6. Actively target and evaluate opportunities for developing new client opportunities and services. Support client proposal activities.
Essential skills & experience
7. Strong subject matter expertise in international employment taxes focusing specifically on advising employers on their obligations across multiple jurisdictions. This technical expertise could come from an inhouse role, a global mobility role or advisory experience in the international employment taxes space.
8. International social security experience and understanding of how this interacts with UK employer NI obligations.
9. Experience with employer compliance regarding business visitors, cross-border commuters and non resident directors
10. Cross border equity, deferred compensation and bonus sourcing for PAYE & NI
11. Knowledge of interaction between double tax treaties and employer withholding obligations
12. A proven track record on providing consulting services where multiple jurisdiction employment tax advice is required
13. Must possess an ACA/CTA qualification (or an international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience. This includes international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country
14. Strong organisational and project management skills including prioritisation & working to strict deadlines
15. Strong communication skills, written and verbal
16. Ability to work flexibly as part of a national team and through global networks
17. Ability to apply good judgement, consult appropriately and manage risks
18. Confidence in leading others and the ability to teach, encourage and motivate junior staff