Head of Payroll and Tax
Location: Dedham, Essex, UK CO7 6
Job Type: Permanent
Apply by: 17.12.2025
Closing date: 17.12.2025
Job Description
Employment & Expatriate Tax Manager – Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
London, UK
About the Role
Ready to shape tax strategies that keep us compliant and support our global workforce? At EDF, Success is Personal and with us, your career journey is yours to shape.
The Opportunity
As Employment and Expatriate Tax Manager, you'll be the technical expert on employment and expatriate tax matters across EDF UK. You'll ensure compliance with HMRC requirements and provide advice for our UK and international populations, including around 200 expats in multiple countries.
We are flexible in location and you will need to be able to travel to the London office at least once a month. The salary range is circa £80,000‑£90,000 depending on experience.
You’ll manage tax governance, reporting and advisory for 12,000+ employees and 4,000+ contractors, with responsibility for expat tax payments exceeding £8m annually. From PAYE and PSAs to short‑term business visitor reporting, you’ll make sure we meet every compliance requirement.
Who You Are
* In‑depth knowledge of employment and expatriate tax and social security compliance
* Significant experience in a senior in‑house, advisory firm or HMRC employment tax role
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
* Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills
* Ability to plan, prioritise and manage concurrent projects
* High levels of confidentiality and commercial awareness
* Desirable: Experience managing assignees moving to and from France
* French language skills
* Professional qualification (e.g., ATT, CTA) or equivalent experience
What You’ll Be Doing
* Managing employment tax and social security reporting for all EDF employing entities
* Providing UK tax and social security support to the expat population
* Liaising with HMRC and managing enquiries for expats
* Advising on payroll, assignments, incentive plans and relocation
* Researching and implementing changes in tax legislation
* Leading development of policies and procedures under the guidance of the Head of Reward Pay, Benefits and Culture
Alongside a salary in the range of £80,000‑£90,000 depending on experience, you’ll enjoy a market‑leading pension scheme and customisable benefits such as healthcare, electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers and more.
At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of success. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.
Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we’ll support applicants requiring adjustments.
Success is Personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards an Electric Britain.
Join us and find your success at EDF!
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Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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