Tax Manager - US/UK Private Client

• Join a highly regarded specialist US/UK tax firm advising American expatriates living in the UK.
• Work exclusively across both US and UK personal tax, developing genuine dual-handler expertise rather than specialising in one jurisdiction.
• Manage complex international clients covering cross-border compliance, planning, residency, expatriation and offshore matters.
• Take ownership of your own client portfolio while working closely with experienced senior tax professionals.
• Develop your leadership experience through mentoring, reviewing work and taking responsibility for junior team members.
• Play an active role in the future growth of the firm through strategic projects, automation, client education and business improvements.

Our client is a well-established specialist US/UK tax practice advising American expatriates and internationally mobile individuals. With the business entering its next phase of growth, this is an excellent opportunity to join a highly experienced team offering genuine exposure to complex cross-border personal tax work.

The Role

• Manage the preparation and review of US and UK individual tax returns, including Forms 1040 and 8938, FBARs and UK Self Assessments.
• Manage filing deadlines, estimates and extensions for clients with complex multi‑jurisdictional tax affairs.
• Handle delinquent filing procedures including SFOP, SDOP, Delinquent FBAR procedures and WDFs.
• Prepare responses to enquiries from the IRS and HMRC.
• Advise internationally mobile individuals on complex US/UK tax matters.
• Support planning around investments, cross‑border structures and potentially punitive US and UK tax regimes.
• Research technical matters and draft advisory memoranda, including work relating to UK residence and the Statutory Residence Test.
• Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients, building strong long‑term relationships.
• Review work completed by junior team members and support their technical development.
• Take leadership responsibility across tax teams and contribute to wider strategic projects within the business.

Your Experience

• 5+ years’ experience within US/UK personal tax, expatriate tax or international private client tax.
• Strong knowledge of both the US and UK individual tax systems.
• Good understanding of tax treaties, cross‑border taxation and US expatriation rules.
• Exposure to US taxation of foreign companies, including Form 5471, GILTI and Form 8832 elections, would be beneficial.
• Ideally EA, ATT or CTA qualified, or currently working towards a relevant professional qualification.
• Experience managing client relationships and reviewing or supervising junior colleagues.
• CCH Axcess experience would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex international tax issues clearly.

The Rewards

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Exposure to technically complex US/UK private client work.
• Opportunity to become a genuine dual US/UK tax specialist.
• Significant client ownership and responsibility.
• Leadership and mentoring opportunities.
• Involvement in strategic projects and the future development of a growing specialist firm.
• Clear scope for continued progression as the business expands.

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