Head of Payroll and Tax

EDF Energy; Dedham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm is seeking a Head of Payroll and Tax to manage compliance for a workforce of over 12,000 employees and 4,000+ contractors. The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding tax governance and providing advisory services on employment and expatriate tax matters. A salary range of £80,000‑£90,000 is offered, along with a market-leading pension scheme and customisable benefits. The role is flexible, requiring occasional travel to the London office.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Customisable benefits such as healthcare

Discounted gym membership

Electric vehicle leasing

Qualifications

• Proven ability to navigate complex tax legislation.
• Demonstrable experience in managing large teams and projects.
• Fluency in French is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Managing employment tax and social security reporting.
• Providing UK tax support to the expat population.
• Advising on payroll and relocation policies.
• Researching tax legislation changes.

Skills

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

Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills

Ability to plan, prioritise and manage concurrent projects

High levels of confidentiality and commercial awareness

Experience managing assignees moving to and from France

French language skills

Professional qualification (e.g., ATT, CTA)

Job description

Head of Payroll and Tax

Location: Dedham, Essex, UK CO7 6

Job Type: Permanent

Apply by: 17.12.2025

Closing date: 17.12.2025

Job Description

Employment & Expatriate Tax Manager – Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

London, UK

About the Role

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 be able 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 £8m 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
• French language skills
• 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

Alongside a salary in the range of £80,000‑£90,000 depending on experience, you’ll enjoy a market‑leading pension scheme and customisable benefits such as healthcare, electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of success. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.

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. As a Disability Confident employer, we’ll support applicants requiring adjustments.

Success is Personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards an Electric Britain.

Join us and find your success at EDF!

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Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.

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