Location
London - Hybrid
Discipline
Private Client Tax
Salary
Negotiable
About Our Client
Our client is a long-standing, distinguished accountancy and tax firm with over 90 years of heritage in London. Renowned for their technical expertise and client-first approach, they advise a selective portfolio of high-net-worth individuals spanning sectors such as technology, luxury retail, motorsport and performance engineering, as well as arts and antiquities. The firm upholds a quality-over-quantity ethos, fostering a collaborative environment where professional growth and technical excellence are genuinely valued.
The Opportunity
We are recruiting a dual-qualified US-UK tax professional at Senior Manager level to join a thriving private client tax team. This is an outstanding career move for an ambitious advisor keen to work with sophisticated international HNW clients, offering a well-defined path for progression. The role is based in Central London, operating a hybrid working model weighted towards the office, reflecting the highly collaborative culture and direct client engagement expected.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage personal tax compliance for high-net-worth UK and US individuals
- Prepare and review complex tax returns for UK and US HNW clients
- Deliver technical advice on estate planning, inheritance tax, wealth structuring, and domicile issues
- Review specialist computations, including offshore trust tax pool calculations
- Oversee tax return preparation by consultants, providing technical oversight and guidance
- Support advisory projects and address technical client queries
- Liaise with HMRC and the IRS on behalf of clients
- Build and maintain strong, trusted client relationships
- 50% advisory and 50% compliance work
Candidate Profile
Essential:
- Equivalent UK Chartered status with both UK and US tax experience
- CTA qualified (or CPA, ACCA, ATT, EA, ACA, CA or any other equivalent) with robust technical tax expertise
- Experience working with UK and US high-net-worth individuals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- In-depth knowledge of both UK and US personal tax matters
- Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong IT skills and adaptability to new technologies
- Demonstrated record of accurate, timely delivery
Desirable:
- Previous experience in a top-tier professional services firm
- Experience with UK and US tax advisory assignments
- Exposure to trust and estate planning, as well as wealth structuring
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Defined progression pathway with clear steps to managerial and senior leadership roles
- Access to a quality client portfolio of discerning HNW individuals in dynamic sectors
- Ongoing technical development through exposure to advanced cross-border tax matters and advisory engagements
- Supportive, inclusive firm culture focused on professional and personal growth
- Central London location with a hybrid, office-centric working model fostering collaboration and learning
- Competitive financial package aligned with experience and qualifications
- Clear path to Director level
- Central London base, hybrid model
If you are a dual-qualified US-UK tax professional seeking your next step with a respected UK/US practice, we would welcome a confidential discussion.