Employers face increasingly complex tax, national insurance and social security issues with regards the attraction, employment and retention of quality employees. Employment tax professionals advise clients on employment tax compliance, PAYE, NIC, international social security issues. Work will be done with clients to design new tax schemes and policies to maximise value to the employees while minimising the cost to the employer.

Is it for you?
Like other areas of tax, a strong technical background in either tax or audit is necessary, or experience working with/in HM Revenue & Customs. The work includes a mixture of compliance and advice, and therefore requires strong communication skills. Given the increasing complexity of businesses, the tax and social security system and employee remuneration and reward schemes, employment tax professionals continue to be in high demand.

Career Prospects
Career prospects in this field are excellent. Employment tax teams are growing quickly, and progression through the ranks is commonplace. There is also demand within large blue chip businesses for specialists in employment tax.