Associate Director (Global Mobility)

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.

What 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 Mobility), 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

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.