Expatriate Tax Manager

Working in our Group function you'll play a key part in helping our customer facing colleagues deliver exceptional standards of customer service and patient care not just in the UK but around the globe. No matter your role, you'll have an opportunity to do work that matters. Making a difference to the lives of our customers each and every day, by helping shape the strategic direction of our business around the world. As our Expatriate Tax Manager you'll be responsible for managing and advising on all aspects of expatriate and international employment tax and social security issues, ensuring compliance and providing support to the Group. The role encompasses day to day management of expatriate tax matters, including remote workers, short-term business travellers, commuter assignments, social security compliance, permanent transfers, temporary assignments, and various expatriate assignment and payroll arrangements. As the world of work continues to evolve with ever increasing flexibililties of location and duration this role is essential in ensuring Bupa remains compliant. How you'll help us make health happen:

• Partner with Global Mobility and Payroll and provide expert advice and guidance on expatriate and international employment tax and social security matters, ensuring compliance with UK and international laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance on trailing bonuses and benefits including implications of cross border aspects of bonus and termination payments.
• Manage preparation and completion of Appendix 4 submissions to HMRC and advise and support Payroll to ensure accurate and timely reporting under UK expatriate payrolls (Appendix 6, 7A/7B and 8). Prepare international applications e.g. A1, Certificates of Coverage, P85 etc.
• Provide guidance on the structuring and management of tax and social security aspects of international assignments, including tax equalisation, cost projections, hypothetical tax etc.
• Advise on short term business visitor compliance and tracking.
• Provide advice on double tax treaties and mechanisms of tax credits and relief, social security agreements, and oversight on international risks related to cross border mobility e.g., permanent establishments, transfer pricing, VAT costs etc.
• Advise and guide on compliance requirements, payroll withholding, and reporting in relation to non-resident directors.
• Partner with stakeholders on any expatriate/cross border movements including assistance with setting up and running payrolls.
• Contribute to formal responses on HMRC queries and on global mobility issues in relation to international assignments. Directly interact with HMRC contacts where required.
• Review and improve policies and processes, develop, and implement strategies for international social security optimisation and compliance, tax equalization, and risk management.
• Work closely with the Tax, Global Mobility, People, Payroll, Reward, and Finance teams to align tax implications with business objectives
  
  Professional qualification (ACA, CTA, or equivalent) desirable.
• Proven experience in expatriate tax management, international employment tax, and related compliance within a multinational organization or tax advisory firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK and international tax legislation and guidance.
• Ability to analyse complex tax issues and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex tax matters clearly to non-specialists. Comfortable interacting with senior executives and personnel.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships with internal and external
stakeholders effectively.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Flexible and resilient, and able to respond to the changing needs of the business and tax landscape.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and contribute to a positive working
environment.

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:
• 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available
• Various other benefits and online discounts