Accounting Job - Japanese Speaking Tax Manager – Expatriate Tax (Hybrid) - London

People First Team Japan/ピープルファーストチームジャパン; London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Japanese Speaking Tax Manager specializing in expatriate tax. The role involves providing tax services to Japanese clients in the UK and requires a strong understanding of UK and Japanese tax regulations, hybrid working conditions, and proficiency in both languages. A unique opportunity for professionals looking to utilize their bilingual skills in a tax consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a tax-related role at an accounting firm in Japan or the UK.
• Knowledge of international individual tax (especially UK/Japan).
• Business level English and native-level (or equivalent) Japanese required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive UK individual tax services to Japanese expatriate clients.
• Prepare and review UK Self Assessment Tax Returns.
• Advise on double taxation and foreign tax credit issues.

Skills

Experience in a tax-related role at an accounting firm in Japan or the UK

Knowledge of international individual tax (especially UK/Japan)

Business level English

Native-level (or equivalent) Japanese

Team management experience

Qualifications such as ATT, CTA, ACCA or ACA

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Japanese Speaking Tax Manager – Expatriate Tax (Hybrid)

Salary: £50,000+ (depending on experience and skills)

Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

Type: Permanent

Start: ASAP

Working hours: Full time

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide comprehensive UK individual tax services to Japanese expatriate clients
• Prepare and review UK Self Assessment Tax Returns
• Advise on double taxation and foreign tax credit issues between Japan and the UK
• Liaise with clients in both English and Japanese
• Manage and develop junior staff
• Communicate with HMRC regarding tax queries and amendments

The Skills You’ll Need to Succeed

• Experience in a tax-related role at an accounting firm in Japan or the UK
• Knowledge of international individual tax (especially UK/Japan)
• Business level English and native-level (or equivalent) Japanese
• Team management experience is a plus
• Qualifications such as ATT, CTA, ACCA or ACA welcome but not essential

Application and Company Information

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