About the Role
We are seeking an experienced US Tax Senior to join our growing US Tax team, which forms part of our wider Private Client Tax practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in US tax laws and regulations, tax planning, compliance and client management. As a Tax Senior, you will work on a portfolio of US tax clients, delivering high-quality compliance services, supporting advisory and planning projects, providing strategic tax advice, and building strong client relationships. You will work closely with colleagues across the broader Private Client Tax team, contributing specialist US tax expertise to deliver an integrated service to clients with US tax requirements.
Responsibilities
- Work on a portfolio of US clients, involved in all aspects of tax compliance and relationship management.
- Prepare and review US tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing proactive tax advice and addressing needs professionally.
- Support Manager and Director in providing market-leading advice to US-connected clients in the UK.
- Manage workload to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff.
- Work collaboratively with the wider tax team.
- Focus on continuing to develop technical knowledge with team support, including studies toward tax qualifications such as Enrolled Agent.
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of US tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Previous experience in US tax compliance and advisory services in personal and owner-managed businesses, including preparing Streamlined filings, Forms 1040, 1040NR, 3520, 5471 and 8858 (experience across all areas is preferred).
- Previous experience in US tax compliance services in corporation and partnership tax, including form 1120, 1120-F, and 1065 (experience across all areas is preferred).
- US Enrolled Agent (EA) is preferred but not essential.
- UK tax technical knowledge is preferred but not required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve tax issues.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and team members at all levels.
Skills
- US tax laws
- US tax regulations
- US tax compliance
- US tax planning
- Client management
- US tax returns preparation
- US tax advisory services
- Personal tax
- Owner managed businesses tax
- Corporation tax
- Partnership tax
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- City, London
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full Time
Experience Level
- Senior
Salary/Compensations
- £42,000 - £53,000 / year
About the Company
- Department: Private Client Tax
