Tax Manager – Japan Global Mobility Service – London

Overview

In this role, you will lead tax advisory and compliance for Japan-related global mobility clients from a London hub. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver proactive expatriate tax services and manage VIP assignments, shaping how international assignees navigate UK and Japanese tax matters. You’ll mentor juniors and maintain strong client relationships, driving consistent service delivery and timely arrivals/departures briefings. This is a UK-focused, bilingual opportunity at a firm that values cross-border expertise and client-centric results.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work arrangement
• central London location
• permanent, full-time role

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure proactive service delivery
• Manage VIP clients and advisory projects
• Oversee UK tax compliance in coordination with the Centre of Excellence
• Conduct arrival/departure briefings for senior assignees
• Lead, support, and coach junior staff

Key requirements

• UK tax experience
• Fluent in Japanese (JLPT N1) and English
• ACA/ATT/CTA qualified or equivalent
• Experience in expatriate tax services
• Understanding of Japanese professional practices and business customs
• Experience with Big 4 would be a major plus

• client-focused
• leadership and mentoring
• cross-functional collaboration
• UK tax compliance
• expatriate tax services
• Japanese language proficiency

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