Senior Manager - Japanese Speaking - Global Mobility Tax - London

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in London is seeking a Senior Manager for its Japanese Speaking Global Mobility Tax team. This role involves delivering exceptional client services, managing mobility tax projects, and building strong relationships with clients. The ideal candidate is an experienced Expatriate Tax practitioner with management skills, excellent technical capabilities, and strong client focus. The firm offers extensive career progression opportunities and a flexible working environment to support a work-life balance.

Benefits

Global exposure with international clients

Career progression opportunities

Support and coaching from leaders

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive total rewards package

Inclusive culture celebrating diversity

Qualifications

• Experience managing global mobility tax projects.
• Ability to deliver complex advice clearly and accurately.
• Skill in proactively seeking new projects and managing client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high levels of client service and manage mobility tax projects.
• Develop relationships across service lines and identify new opportunities.
• Coach and develop junior staff while making key management decisions.

Skills

Expatriate Tax expertise

Project management

Relationship management

Strong technical skills

Client-focused

Team player

Energetic and enthusiastic

Education

ATT/ACA/CA/ACCA or CTA qualification

Job description

Senior Manager - Japanese Speaking - Global Mobility Tax - London

Location: London

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

About EY Tax

EY Tax is a market leader, renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering our people to shape their own careers. Our diverse, collaborative team advises on high-profile transactions, combining technical expertise, innovation and a genuine focus on continuous development. Join us to work on challenging, multi-country projects in a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact truly matters.

The Opportunity

We are looking to expand our London Global Mobility Japanese Advisory team with a Senior Manager who can deliver exceptional services to our clients while driving business growth. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking professional with an entrepreneurial mindset that reflects the dynamic nature of our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and providing consistently high levels of client service
• Managing the successful delivery of mobility tax projects and ensuring technical excellence
• Responsible for day-to-day delivery of client services, with a focus on advisory.
• Building relationships within the firm, across service lines, and with our overseas colleagues to identify mobility opportunities.
• Proactively seeking new tax projects from existing clients and driving new work from target companies.
• Being a trusted member of the management team by developing and counselling junior members of staff and making key decisions that affect the team

Skills and Attributes for Succes

• Experienced Expatriate Tax practitioner.
• Enthusiastic and energetic; able to embrace new ways of working.
• Team player: ability to integrate with new teams quickly.
• Outgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality output.
• Strong technical skills and keen to develop further.
• Project management skills: ability to plan and prioritize work, meet deadlines, and monitor own budget.
• Ability to deliver complex advice in clear, understandable language that is technically accurate, provides practical insight, and forms an opinion.
• ATT/ACA/CA/ACCA or CTA qualification required.
• Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review, and know when to refer upwards.
• Client-focused and commercially aware.
• Relationship management skills with the ability to manage client expectations.
• Management experience within global mobility tax.

What we Offer

At EY, we’ll help you develop future-focused skills and gain world-class experiences. You’ll be empowered in a flexible environment and supported by a diverse, inclusive culture of globally connected teams that fuel your extraordinary talents.

• Global Exposure: Work with international clients and teams across EY’s global network
• Career Progression: Develop new skills, take on leadership roles, and grow your career.
• Support & Coaching: Learn from industry experts and be mentored by senior leaders.
• Flexible Working: We support hybrid working and work-life balance. Two days in the office.
• Total Rewards Package: Competitive salary, benefits, and exclusive EY perks.
• Inclusive Culture: Work in an environment that celebrates diversity and authenticity.

Ready to lead, inspire, and make an impact? Apply now!

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