Consultant/Senior Consultant, Mobility Tax, Global Employer Services in Leeds

Companies increasingly see the successful global deployment and management of their workforce as an enabler to sustained and enhanced growth. As such, Deloitte’s Global Employer Services (GES) practice, which currently serves over 2,000 corporate clients across 130 global locations, has significant expansion plans and is offering an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our multi-disciplinary team and be at the forefront of assisting our clients to meet the challenges of global working and maximise the associated opportunities. You will join a highly experienced, diverse, and welcoming team. You will have real career progression opportunity, and the chance to drive your own career with full support.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Global Mobility team as a Consultant. Our Consultants play a key role in leading the delivery of our client services and developing our teams. As a Consultant, you will use your commercial awareness and professional expertise, along with leveraging the skills and expertise of others, to deliver the best possible experience and outcomes for our clients and our people. You will own and manage key elements of client relationships and with an appropriate level of support, be expected to proactively identify innovative solutions for your clients and pursue new business development opportunities by utilising your networks and market knowledge.

Responsibilities include:

• Advising and guiding clients on the planning and implications involved in international work arrangements
• Managing relationships on client engagements
• Collaborating with senior team members to deliver high-quality tax advice and services to clients
• Getting involved in wider advisory projects and client meetings
• Managing a portfolio of personal income tax returns– ensuring the tax returns move through the process from initial preparation to sign-off
• The preparation of non-standard tax returns and client deliverables, as well as reviewing work of junior members of the team
• Conducting entry and exit consultations with mobile employees
• Contributing to the development of junior team members through mentorship and guidance
• Working with colleagues across service lines (e.g. Reward and Incentives, Shares, High Net Wealth, Social Security, Immigration, Corporate Tax etc.) to deliver broader Global Workforce and Talent Mobility projects to clients
• Contributing to the growth of the practice through active involvement in ongoing market building activities

You’re a natural at taking initiative. Someone who brings out the best in others and is a brilliant listener. You’ll grow our business without compromising standards, integrity or culture. We’re all about letting our leaders lead, so we’ll give you the breathing space you need to do so. You will work with a wider team across a portfolio of clients, so working as a team and leading others will be a core part of your role. You will seek to bring the best out in all you work with, empowering them and leading the way as you deliver for your clients. Growing the business will be a key part of your role – so you will be comfortable leading meetings with clients and exploring opportunities for the wider Deloitte firm. Managing compliance obligations for your clients will be the core part of your role, and you will be comfortable working with delivery model solutions and international teams to deliver on this. You will be driven by deadlines and understand the importance of setting and meeting clear expectations.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Client focused and passionate about client relationships
• Proactive in seeing work through to conclusion
• Someone who enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team
• ATT qualified (or equivalent), or close to completion (support for CTA completion with Deloitte will be considered for candidates who wish to pursue further professional exams)
• Inquisitive about exploring the impact of technology on both internal service delivery and client services
• A good understanding of key relevant tax legislation, including the Statutory Residence Test and operation of double tax treaties
• Broad knowledge of typical UK employer compliance responsibilities
• The ability to communicate clearly and build strong relationships, both within internal teams and clients
• Begun to work in a client advisory capacity beyond core compliance delivery
• Experience of briefing clients/stakeholders on the implications of working internationally
• Worked within a Professional Service environment or in-house team either within an expatriate role or private client focus
• Existing experience of working alongside and managing non-UK based team members would be desirable

Global Employer Services is a 1,000-strong award-winning, relationship-focused business. We focus on the risk and regulatory agenda, delivering long-term value to our clients. Our clients range from high-net-worth individuals and highly ambitious start-ups to a large number of FTSE 100 and 250 companies, with significant global footprints.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing.

Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break? For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more.

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too.

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.