Manager - Global Mobility Tax - Manchester/Birmingham | Birmingham, UK

EY; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Manager - Global Mobility Tax - Manchester/Birmingham

Our Purpose
At EY, we are committed to building a better working world by leveraging our expertise in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. Our culture is built on innovation, learning, and growth, ensuring that our people have the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to drive meaningful change. With a global network of over 300,000 professionals and one million alumni, we cultivate leaders who inspire and make an impact-both within EY and beyond.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Expatriate Tax Manager to join our UK&I Global Mobility team. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering exceptional client service, managing a portfolio of inbound expatriates to the UK and UK outbounds, and demonstrating strong tax technical expertise.

As a member of our Integrated Mobility team, you will work in a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with specialists across personal tax, employment tax, immigration, reward, and assignment services. Your role will include advising clients on their international assignments, short-term business travellers, and cross-border remote worker programs. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic, forward-thinking team that offers varied client exposure and career progression opportunities.

About You
We are looking for a passionate and experienced expatriate tax professional who:

• Has strong technical skills and a desire for continuous learning.
• Is an excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
• Has a strategic and commercial mindset with an awareness of broader business issues.
• Brings an enthusiastic and adaptable attitude to work.
• Is a strong team player, able to integrate quickly into new teams.
• Can work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Has project management skills, including planning, prioritizing, and budget monitoring.
• Holds a professional qualification: ATT, ACA, CA, ACCA, CTA, or Law qualification (or equivalent).
• Has experience in mobility compliance, tax compliance, and advisory projects.
• Can identify risk areas, conduct thorough reviews, and escalate when needed.
• Is client-focused and commercially aware, with strong relationship management skills.
• Has the ability to solve problems creatively and pragmatically.

Key Responsibilities:
As an Expatriate Tax Manager, you will:

• Manage a portfolio of clients, focusing on both inbound expatriates to the UK and UK outbounds.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Oversee the successful execution of mobility tax projects, ensuring technical excellence.
• Lead day-to-day client services, covering both compliance and advisory work. Collaborate with EY colleagues across service lines and international teams to identify mobility opportunities.
• Drive new business by identifying tax advisory projects and securing work from target organizations.
• Maximize value for both EY and clients, while managing risks appropriately.
• Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to their development and the overall success of the team.
• Shape the future of the practice, embracing advancements in technology and regulatory developments.