Global Mobility and Tax Manager

Location
Aberdeen

Job Details
THE BUSINESS
AAB is a tech-enabled business critical services group, providing services that help businesses at every stage of the lifecycle, helping them manage the critical elements that make businesses tick – their people and their finances.

AAB are focused on people. They believe in the resilience of the human spirit; that with bravery, hard work and perseverance, people can accomplish amazing things. AAB are human, passionate, bold, motivational, positive, empathetic, driven and straight-talking.

THE TEAM
At AAB we pride ourselves on providing everyone with an inspiring career opportunity. Our culture keeps the layers simple and the relationship personal. We know that our success is down to one thing, our people, and we make sure looking after our people is at the heart of everything we do.

Does AAB sound like a good fit for you? We currently have an opening for a Global Mobility Tax Manager to join our team.

THE ROLE
Global Mobility Tax Manager – Aberdeen
As a Manager in our Global Mobility Tax Team, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional client service, managing complex global tax compliance projects, and developing both your team and technical expertise. Based in Aberdeen – the energy capital of Europe – this role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients in the oil & gas and wider energy sector, supporting the unique challenges of a globally mobile workforce.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Acting as the main point of contact for clients and our global network, ensuring seamless global payroll and tax compliance.
• Managing the day-to-day global delivery of client engagements, overseeing compliance, advisory projects, and strategic planning.
• Providing specialist tax analysis on cross-border tax, social security, and global mobility policies, with a particular focus on treaty applications and compliance for offshore workers in the oil & gas/energy sector.
• Identifying and progressing opportunities for additional services, supporting business development initiatives.
• Mentoring, supporting, and coaching junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and development.
• Overseeing engagement finances, scope creep, and recoveries, ensuring efficiency and profitability.
• Staying ahead of global mobility trends, proactively developing solutions to enhance client service and address the complex needs of sector specific clients.

What We Offer:

• Flexible career paths: We understand that career journeys are unique and at AAB, you'll find the flexibility to shape your career in a way that aligns with your goals and aspirations.
• Continuous development: Our commitment to learning and development ensures that you'll have access to the training, mentorship, and opportunities needed to grow and excel in your role.
• Innovative environment: We foster a culture of innovation, where fresh ideas and creative solutions are valued and encouraged.
• Global exposure: Work in a fast-paced, international environment with clients operating across borders, industries, and offshore jurisdictions.

Required Skills:

• Technical tax expertise – Strong knowledge of global mobility UK tax compliance and advisory services; experience with treaty application processes for offshore workers is highly desirable.
• Organisational skills: Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities, ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy.
• Workload management: Proven capability to handle a dynamic workload for yourself and team, balancing competing demands while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Supporting junior development: Experience in mentoring and developing team members, fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment.
• Interpersonal skills: Strong communication and relationship-building skills to work collaboratively with clients and internal teams.
• Strong relationships: Ability to build and manage trusted relationships with clients, providing exceptional service and support.
• Commercial Awareness – Ability to manage the finances within your portfolio and identify opportunities for business growth.

Desired Skills:

• ATT and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent).
• Experience working with small to mid-sized client engagements, ideally across a variety of sectors.
• A strong background in tailoring advice and technical solutions to the specific needs of clients rather than applying standardised approaches.
• Proven ability to manage and grow a client portfolio, including identifying new service lines or cross-sell opportunities.
• Demonstrable formal people management or coaching experience, ideally in a professional services environment.

At AAB you will have tremendous opportunities that will meet your career aspirations, working in a progressive, energetic and stimulating environment alongside supportive and engaging professional teammates.

AAB Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Disclaimer

Unsolicited CV's sent to AAB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AAB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.

Salary
Competitive