Expatriate Tax Manager / Senior Specialist

BDO UK | Ideas. People. Trust.

Join BDO, a leading accountancy and business advisory firm, where we help ambitious, high-growth businesses succeed in a rapidly changing world. Our clients are at the heart of the UK economy, and we work closely with entrepreneurial organisations and their leadership teams to provide the insight, expertise, and solutions they need to thrive.

---

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of BDO’s dynamic Tax team, supporting clients with international operations through specialist expatriate tax compliance and advisory services. If you are looking for a role that offers challenge, variety, and the opportunity to make a real impact, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

You will play a central role in managing a portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality expatriate tax support, and contributing to the continued growth of the business. Experience or knowledge of UK employment tax would be advantageous, although it is not essential.

---

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will take ownership of a varied and engaging workload, working closely with clients, senior stakeholders, and colleagues across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of expatriate tax clients, ensuring high standards of compliance and advisory support

• Overseeing annual tax return processes for both smaller client groups and larger, more complex international assignee populations

• Providing expatriate tax advisory services across a broad range of issues and client scenarios

• Supporting senior team members with client delivery and wider team management responsibilities

• Building strong client relationships, including interaction with senior management and key stakeholders

• Identifying opportunities to expand services and contribute to business development initiatives

• Managing your own workload proactively, with regular communication and collaboration with directors and partners

• Contributing to team success through staff management, coaching, and development where appropriate

---

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a confident, commercially aware tax professional with strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach to client service.

You will ideally bring:

• Significant experience in expatriate tax compliance

• A strong understanding of:

• annual tax return processes

• tax reimbursement methodologies

• international payroll operations

• international social security matters

• Up-to-date knowledge of key expatriate tax developments, including areas such as:

• Statutory Residence Test

• Short Term Business Visitors

• Non-Resident Directors

• Expatriate tax advisory experience

• The ability to manage a large and varied client portfolio

• Proven staff management experience

• A track record of identifying and developing opportunities to provide additional services to clients

• Experience dealing directly with senior client stakeholders and decision-makers

• Degree-level education, and/or CTA / ACA qualification, or equivalent experience

---

Why Join BDO?

At BDO, we believe your career should be both rewarding and progressive. We are committed to helping our people grow, develop, and achieve their ambitions in an environment that values individuality, contribution, and collaboration.

What you can expect from us:

• A people-first culture built on mutual respect and support

• Agile working options that allow flexibility around you, your team, and the work you do

• Structured career development through clear frameworks, resources, and progression pathways

• Mentoring, coaching, and ongoing support at every stage of your career

• Access to multidisciplinary teams and specialist expertise across the business

• Opportunities to build your network, broaden your experience, and continue learning

• Modern, state-of-the-art collaboration spaces designed to support innovation and teamwork

---

A Team Where You Can Thrive

BDO’s Tax team is known for being collaborative, driven, and highly knowledgeable. With specialists across multiple tax disciplines, the team works together to solve complex problems, respond to legislative change, and deliver broader business solutions to clients both in the UK and internationally.

This is a role for someone who enjoys momentum, embraces fresh challenges, and wants the autonomy to shape their own career path while being supported by an inclusive and forward-thinking organisation.

---

Our Culture and Future

Across 17 UK locations, BDO brings together 6,500 talented individuals, each contributing unique perspectives, experience, and expertise. Our success is powered by our people, and we continue to invest in their future as we evolve and grow.

We are proud of our clear purpose, our entrepreneurial spirit, and our commitment to combining global reach with integrity and technical excellence. At BDO, we are shaping the future together — with openness, creativity, and a shared determination to do things better.

---

Apply Your Expertise Where It Matters

If you are an experienced expatriate tax professional looking to join a firm where your knowledge, ambition, and ideas will be valued, BDO offers the platform, support, and opportunity to help you go further.

Take the next step in your career with BDO UK.