Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of China, Korea, Japan and East Asia–linked clients (corporate and/or high‑net‑worth individuals), delivering high-quality UK tax compliance and advisory services.
• Advise on UK and global tax implications of inbound investment, UK business establishment, group structuring and reorganisation.
• Prepare and review UK tax returns and computations (corporate and/or personal, depending on your background).
• Support clients with HMRC and relevant international tax enquiries, disclosures and correspondence, providing clear, practical guidance.
• Identify tax risks and planning opportunities and present clear recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.

• Use Mandarin, Japanese or Korean language skills to liaise with clients, prospective clients and internal stakeholders across the China/East Asia market.
• Translate complex UK tax concepts into clear, actionable advice for non‑UK stakeholders.
• Support the development of internal know‑how on China/East Asia inbound tax issues.
• Contribute to the growth of the China Business Desk by spotting new business opportunities and supporting pitches and proposals.

• Act as a key point of contact for allocated clients, building strong, long-term advisory relationships.
• Work with partners and senior management to cross-sell tax and wider firm services to China/East Asia–linked clients.
• Participate in networking, seminars, webinars and marketing initiatives targeted at the China/East Asia community.
• Contribute to thought leadership, internal training and client alerts on inbound and international tax topics.

• Review work prepared by junior team members, providing clear, constructive feedback and coaching.
• Supervise and mentor trainees and newly qualified staff, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Help to shape processes, workflows and best practice within the China and East Asia Business Desk.
• At Manager level: take an active role in resourcing, budgeting and WIP management for assigned client portfolios.

Candidate Profile

• Strong experience in UK tax within an accountancy practice or professional services firm.
• Background in one or more of: corporate tax, private client tax, international/inbound tax, or owner‑managed business tax.
• Fluent or highly proficient in at least one of the following languages (spoken and written is preferred): Mandarin, Japanese or Korean – this is mandatory.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain complex UK tax issues clearly to non‑specialists.
• Commercial and entrepreneurial mindset; comfortable working in a growing, evolving international desk where roles may be shaped around high‑quality candidates.
• Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines.

• Experience working with international groups, inbound investors or high‑net‑worth individuals with cross-border affairs.
• Exposure to Chinese, Korean, Japanese or wider East Asia–based clients or markets.

• Professionally qualified or near-qualified in tax or accountancy.
• CTA (or near-complete) is strongly preferred at Manager level.
• ACA / ACCA / ATT or equivalent also considered across levels.
• Ongoing commitment to CPD and technical development.