Director - US/UK Cross Border Tax - London

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm in London is seeking a Director for their Private Client team. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse portfolio of clients with complex US and/or UK tax affairs, ensuring outstanding client service. Responsibilities include overseeing consulting projects, developing junior team members, and driving business growth. This position offers competitive salary benefits and is part of a supportive, inclusive work culture where your impact truly matters.

Benefits

Global Exposure

Career Progression

Support & Coaching

Flexible Working

Total Rewards Package

Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a similar role within professional practices.
• Experience with US/UK tax returns and advising high-net-worth clients.
• Ability to manage complex workstreams under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development through networking and collaboration.
• Manage delivery of complex consulting projects with technical excellence.
• Develop junior team members through supervision and mentoring.
• Contribute to team retention and development initiatives.

Skills

Technical tax knowledge

Relationship management

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Project management

Job description

Director - US/UK Cross Border Tax - London

Location: London

Other locations: Anywhere in Country

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all

About EY Tax

EY Tax is a market leader, renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering our people to shape their own careers. Our diverse, collaborative team advises on high‑profile transactions, combining technical expertise, innovation and a genuine focus on continuous development. Join us to work on challenging, multi‑country projects in a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact truly matters.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Director to join our Private Client team, managing a diverse portfolio of clients with complex US and/or UK tax affairs. You’ll play a key role in delivering outstanding client service across compliance and advisory matters, developing junior team members, and supporting business growth through effective portfolio management.

The Team

Our US/UK Cross Border team advises international high‑net‑worth individuals, family offices, private equity and hedge fund principals, and high‑profile professional partnerships. We provide a full range of tax services — from compliance and residence/domicile advice to transactions, wealth optimisation, and succession planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive business development opportunities through your network and collaboration with colleagues across EY’s service lines.
• Manage the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and a practical, business‑focused approach
• Provide development support to junior team members through effective supervision, coaching, and mentoring
• Contribute to people initiatives, including team retention, development, and training
• Play a significant role in the management of the team — both strategically and operationally — while overseeing junior staff development and assignments

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Significant experience at a similar level within a professional practice.
• Strong technical knowledge across a full range of client tax requirements, including signing off US/UK tax returns.
• Proven experience advising non‑domiciled individuals and high‑net‑worth clients.
• Strategic and commercially aware, with excellent relationship management skills.
• Confident negotiator who can articulate and sustain well‑reasoned opinions.
• Ability to influence and respectfully challenge when needed.
• Skilled at leading, developing, and managing junior team members.
• Supportive, collaborative, and committed to maintaining a positive team culture.
• Proven ability to identify and convert opportunities into work.
• Experienced in billing and managing financial performance.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and able to manage complex workstreams under pressure.
• Effective time and project management skills to meet deadlines.

What we Offer

At EY, we’ll help you develop future‑focused skills and gain world‑class experiences. You’ll be empowered in a flexible environment and supported by a diverse, inclusive culture of globally connected teams that fuel your extraordinary talents.

• Global Exposure: Work with international clients and teams across EY’s global network.
• Career Progression: Develop new skills, take on leadership roles, and grow your career.
• Support & Coaching: Learn from industry experts and be mentored by senior leaders.
• Flexible Working: We support hybrid working and work‑life balance. Two days in the office.
• Total Rewards Package: Competitive salary, benefits, and exclusive EY perks.
• Inclusive Culture: Work in an environment that celebrates diversity and authenticity.

Ready to lead, inspire, and make an impact? Apply now!

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