HYBRID: Tax Director

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

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an Employment & Expatriate Tax Manager to handle tax strategies and compliance for their global workforce. The successful candidate will manage tax governance and provide pivotal support for UK and international populations. You should possess strong stakeholder management skills and in-depth expertise in employment tax. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £80,000 to £90,000 along with diverse benefits, including a market-leading pension scheme and healthcare options.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Customisable benefits

Healthcare options

Discounted gym membership

Electric vehicle leasing

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior in-house or advisory firm role.
• Ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience managing assignees moving to and from France is desirable.
• French language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing employment tax and social security reporting.
• Providing UK tax support to the expat population.
• Liaising with HMRC for expat enquiries.
• Advising on payroll and relocation matters.
• Researching changes in tax legislation.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of employment and expatriate tax

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong stakeholder management

Ability to plan and manage projects

High levels of confidentiality

Education

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

Job description

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. 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

We’re looking for someone who combines technical expertise with strong stakeholder skills. To be shortlisted, you need to offer:

• 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

Benefits

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.

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.

Closing date: 17.12.2025

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