Expatriate & Employment Tax Assistant

About us: Linklaters is a global law firm, providing legal services in 20 countries and through 30 offices. Linklaters is a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional. We look not only for brilliant minds, but for people who will thrive in our environment: people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial, and responsible mind set we aim to bring to every interaction. Ours is an environment of outperformance. We achieve this not with targets and incentives, but by fostering a positive, supportive, fair, and open atmosphere. We respect and value difference but insist on inclusivity. We celebrate all aspects of diversity and challenge any form of bias. This is vital to our ability to work as one team, with a common goal.

As an Expatriate & Employment Tax Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality tax compliance and advisory services for internationally mobile employees and cross-border remote workers. Working closely with colleagues, assignees and external stakeholders, you will assist throughout the assignment lifecycle, ensuring tax obligations are met accurately and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist expertise in expatriate and employment tax, while leveraging technology and AI tools to drive process improvements and enhance service delivery.

• Support the delivery of expatriate and employment tax services for international assignments and cross-border remote working arrangements, ensuring a high standard of client service and compliance.
• Act as a key point of contact for UK tax compliance queries, providing guidance on tax returns, PAYE tax codes and payroll-related tax matters for international assignees.
• Manage and maintain global tax payment and refund schedules, ensuring records are accurate, up to date and well documented.
• Coordinate activities across the assignment lifecycle, including tracking outstanding information requests, obtaining questionnaires and supporting documentation, and facilitating the timely completion of HMRC requirements.
• Review cross-border remote working requests, researching relevant tax legislation and employment tax implications across multiple jurisdictions and escalating potential risks where appropriate.
• Assist with assignment cost projections and tax-related research to support mobility planning and identify potential tax efficiencies for employees and the business.
• Collaborate with colleagues across HR, Payroll, Mobility and external advisers to resolve tax-related matters and deliver a seamless experience for internationally mobile employees.
• Collaborate with colleagues across HR, Payroll, Mobility and external advisers to resolve tax-related matters and deliver a seamless experience for internationally mobile employees.
• Support UK compliance reporting activities, including maintaining Short-Term Business Visitor records, coordinating documentation from employees and assisting with HMRC submissions, while leveraging technology and AI tools to improve processes and reporting accuracy.
• Support UK compliance reporting activities, including maintaining Short-Term Business Visitor records, coordinating documentation from employees and assisting with HMRC submissions, while leveraging technology and AI tools to improve processes and reporting accuracy.

A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in expatriate and employment tax, with a proactive approach to learning and professional development. Previous experience within a UK tax environment is desirable, ideally gained in an accountancy practice, in house tax team or similar professional services setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work accurately to multiple deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with confidence in handling data and producing accurate reports.

• Health & Wellbeing Private Medical Insurance
• Free in house fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships
• Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments
• Finance Pension and flexible savings options
• Income protection and life assurance
• Mortgage advice and will writing services
• Family & Lifestyle Electric car and cycle to work schemes
• Emergency family care
• Additional holiday/birthday leave
• Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
• Travel insurance and season ticket loan
• Option to join sports and social clubs, as well as our employee networks groups (such as our Gender Equality, With Pride, or Social Mobility Networks)

• Data Management
• Data Verification
• Document Management
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Risk Management (FRM)
• Process Automations
• Records Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Tax Accounting
• Tax Law
• Tax Optimization
• Tax Planning
• Tax Reporting
• Tax Structures
• Transfer Pricing

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Application Policy Applications and CVs (direct or via agency) are only accepted online via the portal. Queries related to our roles must be directed to the relevant recruitment team and not the partners, practices or stakeholders ( for legal roles or for business team roles).

This is the place where talent meets opportunity and where passion meets purpose. At Linklaters, the work we do means carving a path through unexplored territory, working on complex legal matters, across jurisdictions and borders and providing outstanding service and confidence to our clients. Having the vision to see things differently and the determination to deliver excellence, every time. That's what makes us who we are. You can see your true potential connecting with dynamic colleagues all over the world, united by purpose and shared values and working together as one inclusive, collaborative team. With second to none training and support, this is the place where you meet your future. This is Linklaters.

We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best experience to everyone who comes into contact with us.

We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process. Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual's ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment and selection decisions and processes are also provided with guidance on diversity issues.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Specific experience requirements advertised on a role do not intend to preclude applications from candidates who may have more or less experience. Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to the necessary skills for the role as described.

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. Your offer will be subject to the successful completion of these checks which will be initiated following your consent.