Head of U.S Tax Reporting

Ink Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A global brokerage firm in London is looking for a Head of Tax Filing with extensive experience in U.S withholding tax and tax compliance. This role involves leading the development of a new 'Tax Filing as a Service' product, ensuring regulatory accuracy, and providing SME advice. The ideal candidate will have a consulting, 'Big 4', or banking background. Competitive salary of £120,000 offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in U.S tax consulting or from a 'Big 4' background.
• Ability to work in the UK.
• Experience in developing tax-related services for global clients.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory accuracy and workflow integrity.
• Engage with stakeholders for adoption and benefits of the service.
• Maintain collection and validation logic for relevant tax forms.
• Ensure compliance with IRS regulations.
• Lead client education on tax documentation requirements.
• Provide SME advice on tax forms and withholding statements.

Skills

U.S withholding tax expertise

FATCA compliance knowledge

Regulatory compliance oversight

Strong product management

Client relationship building

Job description

Owner/Director - Ink Recruitment - Corporate Governance Team

020 3817 9051 | [e-mail]

Rapidly expanding Global Broker based in London are keen to hire a Head of Tax Filing with a U.S focus to lead their new ‘Tax Filing as a Service’ product. The role requires SME expertise in U.S withholding tax, FATCA, and the IRS Qualified Intermediary (QI) regime, coupled with strong product management. The role combines tax technical knowledge, regulatory compliance oversight, and client relationship leadership.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring regulatory accuracy and workflow integrity
• Engaging directly with stakeholders to help them understand, adopt, and benefit from the service
• Maintain and optimise the collection and validation logic for W-8IMY, W-8BEN-E, W-8BEN
• Ensure all processes remain fully compliant with IRS regulations, including Chapters 3, 4, 31, and 61 of the US Internal Revenue Code
• Lead client education on QI, NQI, and US payee tax documentation requirements
• SME Advice providing guidance on the completion, validation, and maintenance of W-8/W-9 forms and withholding statements
• Deep understanding of US withholding tax regimes, including: Chapter 3 – Withholding of Tax on Non-resident Aliens and Foreign Entities (QI requirements), FATCA compliance and Chapters 31 & 61 – US payee reporting and information returns (W-9 / 1099)

Requirements

We are keen to hear from U.S Tax SME's able to work in the UK from a Consulting, ‘Big 4’ or similar, Banking or Broking background. Experience of developing this as a product/service for global clients is an advantage.

Seniority Level

• Director

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Accounting/Auditing, General Business, and Finance

Industries

• Accounting and Government Administration

London Area, United Kingdom

Salary: £120,000.00-£120,000.00