US/UK Tax Manager (Trusts) – London, Hybrid

Overview

In this role you lead UK-US personal tax services for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring accurate compliance and strategic planning. You will mentor a team, oversee complex returns, and uphold HMRC standards while driving service quality and process improvements. You’ll work closely with partners to win business and shape tax solutions for high‑net‑worth individuals and families. This position offers a clear path to director level within a respected independent practice. You will thrive at the intersection of tax technical mastery, leadership, and client advisory excellence.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Birthday leave and enhanced holiday package
• Professional subscription support
• Exposure to diverse client work (compliance and advisory)
• Clear career progression in a top-tier firm
• Supportive team culture

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of UK-US tax professionals, including performance reviews and career growth
• Supervise preparation, review, and submission of complex personal tax returns (Self Assessment, CGT, IHT, Property Tax)
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and evolving tax laws across client filings
• Provide proactive tax planning advice on personal finances and tax-efficient structuring
• Identify and mitigate tax risks with recommended best practices
• Collaborate with senior partners and cross-functional teams to drive business development
• Establish robust quality assurance, internal controls, and documentation standards
• Stay updated on legislative changes and industry trends
• Develop training resources to strengthen team capabilities

Key requirements

• ATT / CTA or equivalent experience/qualification
• Progressive experience in personal tax, preferably in a professional services or tax advisory setting
• Demonstrated team leadership and talent development
• In-depth knowledge of UK and US personal tax (Income Tax, CGT, IHT, Property Tax)

• leadership
• mentoring and people development
• clear client communication
• UK and US personal tax legislation
• Self Assessment
• Capital Gains Tax

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