Associate

PwC; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in London seeks a Senior Associate for the Private Client US/UK tax team. You will advise high net worth individuals, PE executives and business owners on complex cross-border tax matters, balancing technical accuracy with clear client communication.

The role emphasizes maintaining current US/UK tax knowledge, developing client relationships, and guiding junior staff while delivering high-quality, compliant tax solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience advising high net worth individuals and business owners on US/UK tax matters.
• Strong US/UK personal tax knowledge and staying updated with tax developments.
• Ability to manage client relationships and deliver complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing a diverse portfolio of client engagements and delegate to junior staff when appropriate.
• Collaborate with Partners, Directors and Managers to develop new client relationships and opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver tax advice on cross-border issues affecting residence, domicile, and US/UK movements of funds.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of US and UK tax rules and changes impacting clients.
• Supervise and coach junior staff, providing regular progress updates to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate tax calculations and compliance across client work.

Skills

US tax knowledge

UK tax knowledge

Client management

Team leadership

Education

CTA/ACA/ATT or Enrolled Agency Qualification

Job description

We are looking to hire a Senior Associate based in our London office with experience of advising high net worth individuals, private equity executives and business owners on a broad range of complex US/UK tax matters. We help our clients stay ahead of changes that impact their businesses, navigating complexity and risk. We deliver deep tax technical, people and legal expertise, while providing the critical context to make informed and compliant decisions. With clients ranging from multinational organisations and public sector bodies to entrepreneurs and family businesses, the work we do is diverse. Our Private Client US/UK team help our clients navigate the frequently changing and complex landscape of having exposure to both US and UK taxation and manage the international tax environment related to stringent reporting requirements. A career in our team will provide you with the opportunity to advise clients on their US and UK tax affairs, while acting as a trusted advisor feeding in on any tax considerations to be had when making financial decisions or acquiring assets. You will also help individuals understand where the primary right to tax lies in different scenarios, as well as providing advice on tax implications of movement of funds. What your days will look like:

• Assisting with the management of a diverse and broad portfolio of client engagements, while delegating responsibility to junior staff (Associates) and consulting Managers, Senior Managers and Directors where applicable
• Working closely with experienced Private Client Partners, Directors, Senior Managers & Managers and having the responsibility of helping develop new client relationships and deliver complex projects, identifying and pursuing new opportunities from within our market
• Maintaining a level of relevant US & UK tax knowledge, staying current with technical developments including changes in tax law and legislation
• Preparing advice for clients and internal stakeholders on the latest tax technical issues, including delivering sessions with senior management at client /knowledge sharing events
• Supervising, coaching and providing regular feedback to Associates within the team while also keeping more senior stakeholders updated on progress
• You have relevant, detailed and up-to-date US and UK tax knowledge in the personal tax space. Experience of dealing with complex tax issues facing owners, founders and executives, as well as privately or family-owned businesses is highly relevant
• You have strong analytical & technical skills with attention to detail to ensure accurate tax calculations and compliance
• You have experience in researching and preparing advice on international aspects such as residence, domicile and arriving/leaving the US and the UK
• You have strong organisational skills with the ability to meet several deadlines throughout the year and deliver high-quality work.
• You must possess a CTA , ACA , ATT or Enrolled Agency Qualification (or an international equivalent)

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