Global Mobility Tax Manager

Robert Walters UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in London is hiring a Global Mobility Tax Manager. You will manage a diverse portfolio of corporate clients, provide expert advice on mobility tax issues, and mentor junior colleagues. This role also supports business development and promotes a flexible hybrid work environment that values work-life balance. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in global mobility taxation and strong interpersonal skills. Professional qualifications like ATT or CTA are preferred.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Ongoing professional training and development

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in global mobility taxation.
• Direct involvement with PAYE/NIC for mobile employees.
• Ability to explain complex residency scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolios for corporate clients on mobility tax.
• Provide technical advice on cross-border tax issues.
• Supervise tax return preparation and compliance.

Skills

Experience with PAYE/NIC matters

Advising on double tax treaties

Understanding of reliefs like OWR

Proficiency in international pensions

Leadership and mentorship experience

Education

Professional qualifications such as ATT or CTA

Tools

GMS technology tools (LINK Go, GET, GPM)

Job description

A leading professional services firm is hiring a Global Mobility Tax Manager in London. You'll manage a varied portfolio of corporate clients, provide expert advice on mobility tax issues, support business development, and mentor junior team members. The firm offers a flexible hybrid work model, promoting work-life balance. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about global mobility to grow within a collaborative, knowledgeable, and supportive team.

Global Mobility Tax Manager

Location: London

A distinguished professional services firm is seeking a Global Mobility Tax Manager to join its esteemed team in London. This role presents an outstanding opportunity for you to oversee a diverse portfolio of corporate clients, offering expert technical counsel on global mobility matters whilst assuming a central role in business development and the guidance of colleagues. The organisation provides a flexible hybrid working arrangement, enabling you to harmonise your professional responsibilities with personal commitments. You will be entrusted with delivering exemplary client service, advancing operational excellence, and contributing to the continued growth of the practice. Should you possess a genuine passion for global mobility tax, value collaboration, and aspire to make a meaningful contribution within a knowledgeable and supportive environment, this position represents an ideal progression in your career.

What you’ll do

In the capacity of Global Mobility Tax Manager, you will be entrusted with managing intricate portfolios for corporate clients who depend upon your acumen in navigating the complexities associated with international employee movement. Your daily remit will encompass providing nuanced technical advice on cross-border tax considerations, overseeing compliance processes, and acting as a reliable advisor for clients encountering multifaceted scenarios. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership on business development endeavours whilst also nurturing junior colleagues’ professional advancement. By directing multi-jurisdictional projects and ensuring seamless operational execution within the team, you will play an indispensable role in upholding exemplary standards of service delivery. Your ability to communicate with clarity and diplomacy will foster enduring relationships founded upon trust and mutual respect. This appointment affords you the opportunity not only to shape your own professional trajectory but also to contribute substantively to the ongoing success of the global mobility services practice.

• Oversee a portfolio of corporate clients within the global mobility services division, providing bespoke technical advice and guidance on all facets of international employee mobility.
• Serve as the principal point of contact for key client stakeholders, cultivating enduring relationships and delivering pragmatic solutions to complex global mobility challenges.
• Supervise the preparation and review of tax returns, calculations, and compliance documentation to ensure precision and alignment with client objectives.
• Direct multi-jurisdictional advisory projects from inception through completion, ensuring successful outcomes and consistently high levels of client satisfaction.
• Support business development activities by identifying new opportunities within existing client accounts and contributing to the evolution of strategic service offerings.
• Offer technical expertise during specialist team or technology sales initiatives, sharing insights into prevailing market trends and client requirements.
• Mentor and manage a team of tax professionals, fostering their development through guidance, encouragement, and structured learning opportunities.
• Deliver informative tax briefings and training sessions for both clients and internal teams to promote knowledge sharing within the practice.
• Promote operational efficiency by leading internal management activities aligned with strategic objectives and maintaining rigorous financial discipline across all engagements.
• Contribute proactively to risk management efforts by upholding compliance with policies, regulations, and ethical standards throughout all aspects of service delivery.

What you bring

To excel as a Global Mobility Tax Manager within this forward-thinking institution, you will bring substantial experience in providing authoritative technical advice across all dimensions of global mobility taxation. Your background should encompass direct involvement with PAYE/NIC matters for internationally mobile employees—spanning payroll compliance through to double tax treaty applications—and an aptitude for elucidating complex residency scenarios for clients. You are adept at identifying pertinent reliefs such as OWR or TWR whilst confidently guiding clients through nuanced areas including bank account structuring or share pool reviews. Your expertise extends across international pension schemes and social security coordination rules. Beyond technical proficiency, your interpersonal skills enable you to cultivate robust relationships with both clients and colleagues; you are recognised for your articulate communication style and collaborative ethos. Experience in leading teams is essential—you take satisfaction in mentoring others whilst ensuring operational excellence across multiple assignments. Professional qualifications such as ATT or CTA further reinforce your standing in this field. Above all else, your dedication to continuous learning ensures you remain abreast of developments within global mobility services.

• Demonstrable experience advising on PAYE and National Insurance Contribution matters pertinent to globally mobile employees, including payroll considerations such as Appendix 6, 7A, and 7B.
• Proven capability in addressing complex residency cases involving double tax treaties with assurance and precision.
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant reliefs such as Overseas Workday Relief (OWR), Temporary Workplace Relief (TWR), Section 373 relief—including detailed rules for bank account structuring for OWR.
• Expertise in UK taxation concerning business travellers, non-resident directors, remote workers—including application of double tax treaties, economic employer rules, 60‑day rule implications—and related payroll reporting obligations.
• Thorough knowledge of foreign tax credits, interest income, dividends, capital gains taxation under international treaties.
• Familiarity with international pensions regulations as they pertain to globally mobile employees.
• Ability to analyse intricate social security cases collaboratively with internal specialist teams (ISS) and deliver effective resolutions.
• Sound understanding of taxation relating to benefits and expenses in connection with employee mobility assignments.
• Experience reviewing Section 104 ‘Share Pool’ calculations for Capital Gains Tax on shares held by internationally mobile employees.
• Proficiency utilising GMS technology tools such as LINK Go, GET, GPM, BT; awareness of social security rules including Posted Worker Directive.

What sets this company apart

This organisation distinguishes itself as one of the most esteemed names in professional services globally—celebrated for its steadfast commitment to exceptional client service and its inclusive culture that values each individual’s unique contribution. Employees benefit from access to comprehensive training resources designed to support ongoing professional advancement at every stage of their careers. The company’s flexible hybrid working policy empowers staff members to achieve an optimal work-life balance without compromising career progression or personal wellbeing. Collaboration is intrinsic to their ethos: you will find yourself among knowledgeable colleagues who are always willing to share insights or offer support when required. The firm’s dedication to responsible business practices means you can take pride in being part of an organisation that prioritises ethical conduct alongside commercial achievement. Whether you seek opportunities to deepen your expertise or forge meaningful connections within a supportive network—this is an environment where your aspirations may truly prosper.

Next Steps

If you are prepared to elevate your career in global mobility tax management within an environment that prizes expertise and collegiality—this is your distinguished opportunity. Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next rewarding challenge awaits.

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Tax

Focus: Tax Operations

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: London

Industry: Banking

Salary: Negotiable

Job Reference: 1UMZ0A-2F5AF2D9

Date posted: 1 December 2025

Consultant: Thomas Geleschun

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.