Director - US Private Client Tax

KPMG United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a US Tax Director in London to manage a broad client list and contribute to the development of the new US tax practice. The role involves client engagement, team management, and providing bespoke tax solutions. Candidates should be EA and ATT qualified with significant experience in US tax compliance and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in US tax compliance.
• Proven experience managing a team and providing tax solutions.
• Strong understanding of various tax areas such as estate/gift tax and corporate tax.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance processes and client service standards.
• Line manage and develop team performance levels.
• Client onboarding and relationship management.

Skills

Client management

Technical tax advice

Team management

Communication skills

Education

EA and ATT qualified

Job description

Overview

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Job description

As a US Tax Director, you will be required to manage a comprehensive and complex client list, provide line and performance management and make a significant contribution to building the new US tax practice within KPMG. You will have a direct contribution to the development and achievement of building the practice and will be required to build and maintain relationships with third parties, such as trustees, wealth managers and more. You will be expected to advise clients in connection with their tax affairs and onboard them to the team to offer bespoke advice.

You should already be working as an experienced senior manager and looking to develop your role considerably through technical advice, client management and business development.

Responsibilities

• Top management of the compliance process and ensuring work meets expected standards which is fed back through to your team, including minimising risk and ensuring an excellent level of client service is maintained throughout.
• Line managing and managing the performance levels of multiple members of staff in your team.
• Delegating work to other members of the team and having the ability to train and develop their understanding in both technical and soft skills.
• Good knowledge of various areas of tax (such as estate/gift tax, IHT and corporate tax) and to be able to involve other colleagues within the firm where necessary.
• Client engagement and onboarding, management and building relationships, ensuring all internal and external deadlines are met.
• Taking the lead on the final billing decisions, including scope of work and quotes, and assisting the managers in working towards prompt payments.
• Responsibility for the recovery and utilisation of the projects and clients for yourself and the team.

What we require from you

• EA and ATT qualified.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including providing a high standard of service to clients.
• Experience of signing out US tax returns and dealing with client tax requirements
• Experience managing junior staff and a team
• A keen and insightful appreciation of the issues facing clients and an ability to deliver bespoke tax solutions to meet their needs.