Accounting Job – Japanese Speaking Tax Manager – Expatriate Tax (Hybrid) – London

Overview

In this role you will provide UK expatriate tax services to Japanese clients, shaping tax strategies across UK-Japan. You will prepare and review Self Assessment returns and address double taxation issues. You will communicate with clients in English and Japanese and guide junior staff while liaising with HMRC. This hybrid role supports a London-based team with flexible work arrangement and an emphasis on cross-border tax advisory. You will contribute to a diverse, client-focused practice committed to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive UK individual tax services to Japanese expatriate clients
• Prepare and review UK Self Assessment Tax Returns
• Advise on double taxation and foreign tax credit issues between Japan and the UK
• Liaise with clients in both English and Japanese
• Manage and develop junior staff
• Communicate with HMRC regarding tax queries and amendments

Key requirements

• Experience in a tax-related role at an accounting firm in Japan or the UK
• Knowledge of international individual tax (especially UK/Japan)
• Business level English and native-level (or equivalent) Japanese
• Team management experience is a plus
• ATT, CTA, ACCA or ACA welcomed but not essential

• bilingual communication
• team leadership
• client-focused collaboration
• International individual tax (UK/Japan)
• UK Self Assessment
• Double taxation and foreign tax credits

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