Employment & Expatriate Tax Analyst, London

To work as part of the Expatriate & Employment Tax Team in ensuring that both the Firm and its internationally mobile workforce are tax compliant.

This role will enable the compliance work associated with international assignments and UK business visitors to be completed efficiently with minimum input from outside advisors.

Key responsibilities and challenges

UK Inbound and Outbound assignments - arranging meeting, preparing meeting packs, reviewing forms, drafting letters

Overseas payrolls - helping prepare monthly overseas expatriate payrolls

Tax Payments and refunds - Reviewing the UK Tax Payment Schedule "TPS" , drawing up payment orders, providing statutory charging instructions, obtaining charging details, recording incoming and outgoing tax payments, raising anomalies to Expat tax advisors, ensuring Tax Equalisation Calculations are in place for review.

Trainee seat moves - Assisting with the management of Trainee seat moves: liaising with trainee solicitors and ensuring the relevant Double Tax Treaty "DTT" is met

Short Term Business Visitors to the UK - Responsibility for the tax compliance in relation to short-term business visitors to the UK (STBV): assisting with applications to HMRC for Treaty exemption, completion of exit/entry forms

Tax compliance contact for external advisors - chasing tax return questionnaires, organisers and e-filing

PAYE Settlement Agreement - liaising with Central Finance and internal stakeholders

Characteristics, Skills & Experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Confidence in dealing with people at all levels

Excellent organisation and planning skills

Methodical, with strong attention to detail

High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office

Natural curiosity and willingness to learn

5 GCSE A-C's, A Levels to include Mathematics

Tax experience not essential but ideal candidate would have gained some experience in the workplace, preferably in professional services