Manager, Japan & Asia - Mobility Tax & Consulting, Global Employer Services in London

Join the Japan & Asia Mobility & Tax Consulting team, a Deloitte’s market‑leading global mobility practice in the UK and EMEA. Our purpose is to help our clients develop their global talent by leveraging global mobility, so that they achieve business success. In the current political and business environment, our clients’ talent mobility programmes and wider cross‑border talent issues are increasingly becoming more complex and diverse. We help many Japanese, Chinese and other Asian headquartered companies across a variety of industries in the UK and EMEA to solve their talent mobility issues, including complying with income tax regulations, building mobility strategies and infrastructure, and developing innovative technology solutions for a seamless regional/global one‑stop operating model.

The Japan & Asia Mobility Tax & Consulting team is a group consisting of diverse talent with a variety of backgrounds and experiences, representing our key strength. We put our people first and promote respect and inclusion, agile and flexible working, and open debate, so that we come up with the best possible solutions for our clients. We strive to create a supportive working environment for each and every team member to have the autonomy and feel empowered to take action, proactively contribute and grow.

We are looking for hungry people, who want to get outside their comfort zone to learn and deliver the best service to our clients. This opportunity will offer you a stimulating career path with a wide variety of work in the global mobility area, ranging from income tax compliance to strategic consulting work relating to mobility and client operations.

Managers take the lead on delivering compliance and advisory services to our clients. As a Manager, you will use your commercial awareness and professional expertise, along with leveraging the skills and expertise of others, to provide the best possible experience to our clients. You will be empowered to own and manage client relationships and projects, with the appropriate level of support and resources around you. You will be expected to proactively identify innovative solutions for our clients and pursue new business development opportunities by utilising your technical skills, networks and market knowledge.

At Deloitte, our people come first. As a Manager, you will be expected to dedicate time and take responsibility in actively leading and developing junior team members.

• Take a lead in delivering core mobility tax compliance services (e.g. preparation and delivery of income tax returns, Forms P11D, payroll calculation), technical advisory, and consulting projects for your clients;
• Manage diverse engagement teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution;
• Work together with the senior leadership to proactively identify innovative solutions for clients and to pursue new business development opportunities while progressing the group’s strategic plan;
• Proactively engage in multidisciplinary projects delivered together with other service lines including human capital consulting, technology & analytics, employment tax, payroll advisory and operations, immigration, social security, and many other specialists across Deloitte, both in the UK and EMEA;
• Own and deepen relationships with your clients and establish trust through day‑to‑day communication and quality deliverables;
• Share your expertise and knowledge with other members of your team by actively coaching and training junior members of the team.

A successful applicant will possess many of the following key skills and attributes:

• Experience working in an equivalent professional firm environment;
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communications skills;
• Basic operability of Microsoft Office;
• Fluency in verbal and written business English;
• Experience in technology / digital projects;
• Knowledge of, or an interest in Japanese or other Asian businesses and culture;
• Fluency in Japanese is preferred, but not essential;
• Team player with the highest standard of ethics;
• Good people coach, good listener;
• Problem-solver and innovative thinker;
• Quick and humble learner, learns from failures well;
• Eagerness to collaborate with others internally or externally;
• Promoter of respectful, diversity and inclusive culture.

Innovation and tax consultancy may not seem to go together, but that’s exactly what you’ll find at Deloitte. We’re constantly seeking the new and working together to push the limits of what’s possible. Discover a new kind of tax career that you can make your own.

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.

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships).

We advise some of the largest, most prestigious clients in the world, so the work is really challenging and exciting. We also have a fantastic team of smart, driven people, and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture where everyone’s encouraged to be bold, creative, and ambitious.

You’ll be based in London with hybrid working. 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.

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.

Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world‑class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills.

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.