Tax Director – Family Office & Private Client – Fund & Alternatives specialist

Overview

As a UK Tax Director, you will lead a diverse portfolio within the national Family Office & Private Client practice, driving growth of a UK tax offering in a Big Four firm. You will work closely with Funds and wealth teams to advise on international tax matters for high-net-worth individuals and fund-related investments. You will mentor staff, shape client service, and steer complex tax strategies with a focus on funds and cross-border issues. This role offers influence across the practice, with a tangible impact on growth and client outcomes in a global context.

Responsibilities

• Advise on personal and family wealth international tax positions, including fund-related investments and remuneration structures such as carried interest
• Ensure high-quality, accurate tax advice and drive excellent client service across the team
• Line manage and develop multiple staff, delegating work and training on technical and soft skills
• Maintain deep knowledge of UK personal tax, fund-related tax matters and international issues (remittance basis, domicile, offshore trusts, TOAA, s.3 anti-avoidance, IHT)
• Lead client engagement and onboarding, manage relationships, and meet internal/external deadlines
• Take the lead on final billing decisions, scope, quotes, and support prompt payments
• Oversee recovery and utilization of projects and clients for the team

Key requirements

• ACA/ACCA and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent)
• Experience signing out UK tax advice and handling client tax requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high standard of client service
• Experience managing junior staff and a team
• Ability to deliver bespoke tax solutions addressing client needs

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• People management and mentorship
• Relationship building with clients and third parties
• Fund-related tax matters
• International tax issues (remittance basis, domicile, offshore trusts)
• IHT, TOAA, s.3 anti-avoidance provisions

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