Tax Manager , Hybrid working

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

Job summary

A leading energy company in Bath is seeking a Tax Manager to manage employment and expatriate tax compliance for UK and international populations. This hybrid role involves advising on tax matters, managing reporting for 12,000+ employees, and ensuring compliance with HMRC. The ideal candidate has a strong background in tax management, excellent communication skills, and preferably French language abilities. A competitive salary of £80,000-£90,000 and attractive benefits are included.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Customisable benefits

Healthcare

Electric vehicle leasing

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior in-house or advisory role.
• Desirable: Managing assignees moving to and from France.

Responsibilities

• Managing employment tax and social security reporting for all EDF employing entities.
• Providing UK tax and social security support to the expat population.
• Advising on payroll, assignments, incentive plans and relocation.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of employment tax and social security compliance

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong stakeholder management

High levels of confidentiality

French language skills

Education

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

Job description

Tax Manager, Hybrid working

Job Description

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

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.

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

Closing date: 17.12.2025

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