UK Employment Tax Consultant

Description

I am happy to be supporting a major international organisation in the search for an experienced UK Employment Tax Consultant to join their Payroll & Accounting function on an initial six-month contract.

This is a hands-on advisory role for a UK employment tax specialist who enjoys solving complex problems, working across multiple stakeholders, and creating sustainable processes rather than simply providing technical opinions.

You will act as the key subject matter expert for UK employment tax matters, supporting the payroll team, managing HMRC interactions, coordinating external tax advisers, and helping the organisation build long-term capability and ownership within its payroll function.

The Opportunity:

You will be brought in to provide both technical expertise and practical support across a range of UK employment tax matters, while helping establish clear processes, governance and knowledge transfer that will remain in place after the assignment concludes.

Working closely with Payroll, Finance, HR, HMRC and external tax providers, you will play a central role in investigating issues, providing guidance and driving matters through to resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSA)

Review and optimise the existing PSA processAdvise on the correct tax treatment of benefits and expensesCoordinate PSA activities with internal stakeholders and external advisersResolve complex or unusual PSA-related mattersEstablish a robust and sustainable annual processEmployment Tax & NIC Advisory

Provide specialist guidance on UK National Insurance implications for international assignments and secondmentsAssess complex cross-border employment tax scenariosSupport payroll teams on the correct treatment of non-standard casesCoordinate with external providers where international social security considerations applyHMRC Investigations & Reconciliations

Investigate unidentified payments and liabilities on HMRC accountsLiaise directly with HMRC to resolve discrepanciesWork alongside Payroll and Finance teams to reconcile historical issuesIdentify root causes and implement long-term solutionsStakeholder Management

Act as a key point of contact with HMRCManage relationships with external tax advisersTranslate technical tax advice into practical operational actionsDrive ownership and accountability across stakeholders Knowledge Transfer & Process Improvement

Develop and document employment tax procedures and SOPsCreate a clear employment tax framework and governance modelIdentify annual activities, responsibilities and escalation routesDeliver practical training and knowledge transfer to payroll colleaguesComplete a structured handover at the end of the assignmentAbout You:

I am keen to hear from experienced employment tax professionals who can combine technical expertise with a practical, delivery-focused approach.

You'll likely have experience in one or more of the following:

UK Employment TaxPAYE and Benefits TaxationPAYE Settlement Agreements (PSA)National Insurance and International AssignmentsGlobal Mobility TaxHMRC Investigations and Dispute ResolutionPayroll Tax AdvisoryEmployment Tax ConsultingYou'll also be comfortable:

Working independentlyManaging multiple stakeholdersChallenging and interpreting external advice where requiredDriving issues through to completionTranslating technical tax matters into clear, actionable guidanceContract Details

Initial 6-month contract 500 per dayUK basedPredominantly remoteApproximately monthly travel to Poland requiredImmediate or short-notice availability preferredThis is an opportunity to step into a high-impact role where you'll become the trusted UK Employment Tax expert for a large international organisation, helping resolve current challenges while building the framework, processes and knowledge that will support the business long after the assignment ends.

All applications will be dealt with in strict confidence.

Amida is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all demographics.

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