Senior Tax Advisor (CTA) - Private Client & Cross-Border

Taxation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Taxation in London is seeking an intellectually curious Chartered Tax Adviser to join its close-knit team handling complex tax advisory and contentious work for high-net-worth individuals and private clients.

You will conduct independent research, draft detailed advisory reports, and advise on residence, domicile, trusts, UK property, corporation tax and VAT, plus HMRC disputes, in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Qualifications

• You will be a UK Chartered Tax Adviser with a strong academic record and a genuine interest in complex tax law and advisory work.
• CTA qualification with at least three years' post-qualification tax advisory experience.
• Experience in a professional services environment such as accountancy, law, wealth management, or family office.
• A strong academic background with 2:1 degree or equivalent and other qualifications.
• Ability to prepare detailed tax advisory reports and synthesise research into reasoned conclusions.
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills with independent working ability.
• Knowledge of English legal concepts underpinning tax law (contracts, trusts, partnerships, companies, land law).

Responsibilities

• Undertake independent research into complex, novel and high-value UK tax issues using online databases and resources.
• Draft detailed tax advisory reports, distilling complex concepts into clear, practical advice.
• Work on private client matters including residence, domicile, remittances, trusts, estates and UK property investments.
• Advise on corporation tax and VAT affecting owner-managed businesses, investment companies, partnerships and LLPs.
• Undertake contentious tax work involving HMRC enquiries, penalties, appeals and tax clearances.
• Collaborate with tax counsel and colleagues in a dynamic team under time pressure.
• Engage directly with clients and advisers, including solicitors, accountants, trustees and wealth managers.

Skills

Analytical ability

Research skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Client communication

Education

CTA qualification

Undergraduate degree 2:1 or above

STEP membership desirable

English LLB or GDL advantageous

Job description

Taxation in London is seeking an intellectually curious Chartered Tax Adviser to join its close-knit team handling complex tax advisory and contentious work for high-net-worth individuals and private clients.

You will conduct independent research, draft detailed advisory reports, and advise on residence, domicile, trusts, UK property, corporation tax and VAT, plus HMRC disputes, in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.