Director - US/UK Private Client Tax

Capital Tax Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Tax Recruitment seeks an experienced Director to join a London private client tax practice, taking ownership of a portfolio of wealthy individuals and families with US and UK tax affairs.

The role blends hands-on advisory and compliance, including signing off US and UK filings, advising non-UK-domiciled clients, and leading the team with coaching, business development and strategic shaping.

Qualifications

• Strong private client tax experience at director level or equivalent.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills.
• Experience with cross-border US/UK tax matters and non-domiciled clients.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a portfolio of wealthy individuals and families with US/UK tax affairs.
• Sign off US and UK filings and provide strategic tax advice to clients.
• Lead and coach junior staff, identify new business opportunities, and help shape the team’s operations.

Skills

Private client tax expertise

Leadership

Cross-border taxation

Client relationship management

Job description

An internationally connected professional services firm is seeking an experienced Director to join its private client tax practice in London, taking ownership of a portfolio of wealthy individuals and families with tax affairs spanning the US and UK.

The role combines hands-on advisory and compliance work, including reviewing and signing off US and UK filings, advising non-UK-domiciled clients and guiding matters such as residency, wealth structuring and succession planning, with genuine leadership responsibility, from coaching junior team members to helping win new business and shape how the team runs.

This is a strong opportunity for a commercially minded, technically strong private client tax professional ready to step up into a senior, client-facing leadership role, with a competitive package, hybrid working and real scope for progression on offer.