Employment & Expatriate Tax Manager

EDF Energy; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an Employment & Expatriate Tax Manager to ensure compliance with tax regulations for a diverse workforce. The successful candidate will handle employment tax governance for over 12,000 employees, providing advisory support and liaising with HMRC. This role requires in-depth knowledge of expatriate tax matters and excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary range of £80,000 - £90,000 and includes customizable benefits such as healthcare and gym memberships.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Customisable healthcare benefits

Discounted gym membership

Electric vehicle leasing

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior in-house, advisory firm or HMRC employment tax role.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage concurrent projects.
• Desirable: French language skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing employment tax and social security reporting for all EDF employing entities.
• Providing UK tax and social security support to the expat population.
• Liaising with HMRC and managing enquiries for expats.
• Researching and implementing changes in tax legislation.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of employment and expatriate tax

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong stakeholder management

High levels of confidentiality

Education

Professional qualification (e.g., ATT, CTA) or equivalent experience

Job description

Employment & Expatriate Tax Manager – London, UK

Ready to shape tax strategies that keep us compliant and support our global workforce? At EDF, Success is Personal and with us, your career journey is yours to shape.

The Opportunity

As Employment and Expatriate Tax Manager, you’ll be the technical expert on employment and expatriate tax matters across EDF UK. You’ll ensure compliance with HMRC requirements and provide advice for our UK and international populations, including around 200 expats in multiple countries. We are flexible in location and you will need to travel to the London office at least once a month. The salary range is circa £80,000 – £90,000, depending on experience. You’ll manage tax governance, reporting and advisory for 12,000+ employees and 4,000+ contractors, with responsibility for expat tax payments exceeding £8 m annually. From PAYE and PSAs to short‑term business visitor reporting, you’ll make sure we meet every compliance requirement.

Who You Are

• In-depth knowledge of employment and expatriate tax and social security compliance
• Significant experience in a senior in‑house, advisory firm or HMRC employment tax role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage concurrent projects
• High levels of confidentiality and commercial awareness
• Desirable: Experience managing assignees moving to and from France
• Desirable: French language skills
• Desirable: Professional qualification (e.g., ATT, CTA) or equivalent experience

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing employment tax and social security reporting for all EDF employing entities
• Providing UK tax and social security support to the expat population
• Liaising with HMRC and managing enquiries for expats
• Advising on payroll, assignments, incentive plans and relocation
• Researching and implementing changes in tax legislation
• Leading development of policies and procedures under the guidance of the Head of Reward, Pay, Benefits and Culture

Location

London, UK (flexible location with monthly travel to London office)

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary range: £80,000 – £90,000, depending on experience
• Market‑leading pension scheme
• Customisable benefits such as healthcare, electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers and more
• Disability Confident employer – support for applicants requiring adjustments

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.