US Private Client Tax Senior

Founded in 2013, Sestini & Co (Sestini) are a team who specialise in cross-border tax consultancy for expatriates and high net worth individuals. Sestini joined the Shaw Gibbs Group in August 2024, a growing top 35 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals. Members of the Shaw Gibbs Group are committed to investment in their teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for clients which exceeds expectation. The culture of the firm is very important to us and is based on our company values of expert, respectful, innovative and collaborative. We develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Our practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills. We put our people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve our people experience. With respectful as one of our values, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates cultural and individual differences.

We have several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand our business. To support the organisation’s growth, we have created a new opportunity for a US Private Client Tax Senior to join our London US tax team. This is a permanent full-time role with hybrid and flexible working options.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of private client tax clients and ensuring compliance with the IRS and in-house deadlines
• Preparing and processing US tax returns and forms for individuals
• Calculation and advice of liabilities, together with due dates of payment to client for both final and quarterly estimated tax payments
• Assisting with client queries and providing ad hoc advice where requested with the support of senior members of staff
• Billing personal portfolio clients after work completed
• Dealing with correspondence, telephone calls and arranging and attending meetings with clients and potential clients
• Assisting partners and senior staff members with technical queries and advisory projects
• Providing assistance and training to junior members of the team
• Dealing with IRS correspondence, telephone calls and enquiries
• General support to the US tax team as required

What We Can Offer You:

• Hybrid working after successful completion of your probationary period (three days in the office and two days at home)
• Flexible working (flexing your hours around the core working hours of 10am to 4pm)
• Joining a fast-growing company with exciting growth plans ahead
• Exposure to a wide range of clients across many industries
• Plenty of opportunity to increase your technical knowledge and skills
• A varied role within a talented and experienced team
• Entry onto our Management Development Programme – a bespoke programme aimed at developing and enhancing leadership potential for existing and aspiring managers
• ERIC internal recognition awards – monthly recognition awards that celebrate those who champion the Shaw Gibbs values
• Long service awards
• Regular employee events including a company-wide summer party
• A competitive benefits package, including:

• A 23-day core holiday allowance plus other holiday-related benefits, such as: Holiday trading (the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year), flexible bank holidays (the ability to flex your bank holidays to a day that suits you best) and additional holiday with service
• A dedicated “Wellbeing Day” – an additional day off per year to focus on your wellbeing
• Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) which includes access to 24/7 online GP consultations, 2nd medical opinions and mental health first aiders present in every office
• Access to MYNDUP – a wellbeing support platform which offers confidential 1-to-1 sessions with therapists, counsellors, psychologists, and coaches
• Shaw Gibbs Rewards – access to discounts on a wide range of retailers
• Health Cash Plan – money back on routine health appointments
• Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Client and employee referral bonuses
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Death in Service Life Assurance
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Cycle to Work Scheme

About You:

We would like to hear from you if you have 2-4 years’ US Tax experience. We are also looking for the following:

• Have an interest in pursuing, or have started the EA qualification
• Significant experience within a US private client tax team
• Some UK tax knowledge would be desirable but is not essential
• A Self-starter with a high level of resilience and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong aptitude for IT - able to pick up new technology quickly
• Strong team spirit but also effective working independently
• Can do attitude, positive and commercial approach
• Confident, tactful and discreet manner

Diversity, equality and inclusion:

Shaw Gibbs is an inclusive employer, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates by ensuring a comfortable and accessible interview experience. We understand that some individuals may have specific needs or require accommodation/adjustments during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to ensure your recruitment experience with Shaw Gibbs is as inclusive and accessible as possible, please let us know at your earliest convenience via the application form or via an email to recruitment@shawgibbs.com.

We believe that diversity makes Shaw Gibbs a stronger firm and we look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to Shaw Gibbs’ goals, without regard to their sex, gender, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.

Right to work:

Unfortunately, for this role we are unable to offer sponsorship for visas/work permits, so you will need to have full right to work in the UK. Your application will be automatically rejected if you do not have full right to work.