Private Client US / UK Tax - Associate

S&W; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension contribution

Generous holiday package

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care support

Job summary

S&W is seeking an ambitious Tax Associate to join our Private Client tax service as part of the US/UK tax team. You will handle cross-border tax issues for US-connected individuals and businesses, including compliance and planning, within a growing advisory environment.

The role offers exposure to US and UK tax regimes, strong client interaction, and opportunities for professional qualification; hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services firm.
• Experience advising US clients and non-domiciled individuals.
• Knowledge of US and UK individual tax laws.
• Experience managing complex compliance.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare US & UK tax returns for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Assist Managers with tax planning and advisory services.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service.
• Stay updated on US and UK tax legislation changes.
• Support the Management team in growing the US/UK tax practice.

Skills

US/UK tax knowledge

Private client tax

Client relationships

Tax compliance

Communication skills

Education

US Enrolled agent (EA)

ATT

Job description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description

What will you be doing?

We’re seeking a talented individual to join our Private Client tax service as part of the specialist US/ UK tax team. The team provides advice to US connected individuals and businesses in all aspects of cross border US and UK tax issues including US/ UK tax compliance, pre-immigration tax planning, Expatriation and business structuring to name a few.

In this role we are looking for an ambitious Tax Associate who is keen to develop their career in a growing and exciting environment.

As a Tax Associate your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of US & UK tax returns for a diverse portfolio of clients
• Assisting Managers with tax planning and advisory services to private clients, addressing their unique tax situation
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through exceptional service and communication.
• Staying updated on tax legislation changes in both the US and the UK
• Lending support to the Management team in continuing to build the US/UK tax team and identifying business opportunities

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you should have

• Relevant experience gained within a professional services firm
• Sound knowledge of private client tax issues with particular experience of advising US clients and non domiciled individuals
• In-depth knowledge of US and UK individual tax laws and regulations
• Demonstrable experience of managing complex compliance issues.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team

Professional Qualifications and Education

• US Enrolled agent (EA) (or studying towards)
• ATT (or studying towards)

Additional Information

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.