At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.
Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.
Job DescriptionWhat will you be doing?
We’re seeking an Associate Director (Global Mobility) to join our Employer Solutions Tax Team in London, which is responsible for helping our clients to manage risk and encourage growth through effective employment tax planning, optimising incentives and benefits and supporting international workforces. Our Employer Solutions Team is comprised of 3 collaborative teams; Reward and Incentives, Employment Taxes and Global Mobility.
The three service streams operate in unison to provide a joined up service which is both valued by clients and also presents opportunities for team members to broaden their technical skill set.
As Associate Director (Global MobilityTax), your responsibilities will include among others
Client work
- Advising a varied client base on all global mobility tax and social security matters, from conventional assignment arrangements, through to remote working arrangements and issues relating to Non Resident Directors.
- Oversight and delivery of compliance services for our client portfolio, including Appendix 4, Appendix 8 and Appendix 5 arrangements, as well as annual self assessment returns.
- Working with our London US tax team and our international network to deliver international compliance and advisory services.
- Giving exceptional client service, using technical knowledge to deliver practical and pragmatic solutions for our clients.
- Taking the lead in developing client relationships and our service offering, also using internal and external networks to identify opportunities
Staff management and development
- Liaison with Partners
- On the job training for junior team members on a one-to-one basis
- Dealing with team questions
- Working collaboratively with peers in team and across firm to ensure joined up approach
Practice development
- Involved in business development activities/profile raising locally
- Delivering technical expertise and input to the wider practice
- Able to identify market and client opportunities through the publication of legislative changes, delivering thought leadership where appropriate
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should have
- Extensive experience in the managing a variety of global mobility programmes - applying tax equalisation and protection principles, advising on international social security matters, dealing with remote working matters and the taxation of Directors, across a varied client base.
- Technically capable tax adviser who is able to manage complex client work.
- Demonstrable experience of managing people and clients.
- Existing business development skills and appetite to grow business.
- Project management experience.
- Experience of dealing with senior stakeholders both internally and externally
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- A relevant qualification (CTA/ACA) is desirable, although not essential.
As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include
- Competitive salary
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Pension contribution
- Hybrid working model (role dependent)
- Generous holiday package
- Option to purchase additional holiday
- Shared parental leave
- Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Eye care support
We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.
Skills Required
- Extensive experience managing global mobility programmes
- Experience applying tax equalisation and tax protection principles
- Experience advising on international social security matters
- Experience advising on remote working matters and director taxation
- Ability to manage complex client work as a technically capable tax adviser
- Demonstrable experience managing people and clients
- Existing business development skills and willingness to grow business
- Project management experience
- Experience dealing with senior internal and external stakeholders
- Degree-level education or equivalent
- CTA or ACA qualification
What We Do
As top 10 fastest growing UK accounting and advisory firm, we’ve been there, as a trusted partner, helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. In a world that is constantly evolving we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that really make a difference. Since 1881, we’ve been a trusted partner, building a legacy on expertise, simplicity, and an unrelenting commitment to client success. It is our vision to be the go-to professional services firm for growing businesses and private clients who have complex, diverse needs. Our specialists provide an extensive range of services from tax and accountancy, to assurance and financial advisory services. We are a business built on expertise, driven by ambition, and defined by our purpose - helping businesses and individuals both in the UK and internationally navigate challenges and seize opportunities.
