US UK Tax Director

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd seeks a US/UK Tax Director in London (Hybrid/Remote) to lead complex cross-border private client tax advisory. You’ll manage high‑quality services for demanding clients, oversee US tax compliance, and guide engagement teams from onboarding through delivery and billing.

The role requires ENrolled Agent or CPA credentials, with ATT/CTA desirable, plus strong client relationships and business development capabilities. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing colleagues while managing competing priorities.
• Strong knowledge of US tax compliance and cross-border advisory experience.
• Ability to advise private clients on US and UK tax matters and coordinate with the broader team.

Responsibilities

• Lead US/UK tax advisory for a complex client portfolio.
• Oversee tax compliance processes, including review of US tax returns and risk management.
• Manage client onboarding, scope setting and engagement delivery deadlines.
• Contribute to business development and practice growth through intermediaries and wealth managers.
• Collaborate with firm specialists on estate, gift, inheritance and corporate tax matters.
• Coach and develop colleagues, provide feedback and manage performance.

Skills

Cross-border tax advisory

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

US tax returns review

Education

EA or CPA

ATT or CTA desirable

Job description

US/UK Tax Director - London (Hybrid/Remote)

Job Type: Permanent

Location: London (Hybrid/Remote)

Salary: Negotiable + Bonus + Benefits

Complex cross-border advice, trusted client relationships and a meaningful role in practice development: this US/UK Tax Director position brings together technical leadership and commercial responsibility within a Private Client Tax Practice. The role offers scope to manage a complex portfolio, lead bespoke advisory work and help develop the practice through relationships with clients and professional intermediaries. Alongside client delivery, you'll coach colleagues, oversee performance and take ownership of the commercial aspects of your engagements.

This is a role for someone who enjoys both the technical substance of private client tax and the judgement involved in leading engagements, developing people and recognising where clients need additional support.

The Role

You’ll advise private clients on their US and UK tax affairs, translating complex cross-border issues into clear, practical advice. From initial engagement and onboarding through to ongoing compliance and specialist advisory projects, you’ll build relationships that support consistent, high-quality service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a complex client portfolio and leading tailored US and UK tax advice.
• Overseeing advisory projects and the tax compliance process, including reviewing and signing US tax returns, maintaining quality standards and managing risk.
• Leading client engagement and onboarding, agreeing scope and ensuring internal and external deadlines are met.
• Contributing to business development and practice growth, including building relationships with professional intermediaries, trustees and wealth managers.
• Working with specialists across the firm on estate and gift tax, inheritance tax and corporate tax matters.
• Managing, coaching and developing colleagues, with responsibility for delegation, review, constructive feedback and performance management.
• Leading scoping, quotations and final billing decisions, while supporting prompt payment and effective financial management.

The Person

You’ll have experience managing complex client portfolios and delivering high-quality tax advice, supported by strong knowledge of US tax compliance and experience reviewing and signing US tax returns.

You’ll also bring:

• Experience leading and developing colleagues while balancing team priorities and delivery commitments.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to make complex matters understandable.
• Commercial judgement and strong relationship-building skills, including identifying client needs and shaping tailored solutions.

An Enrolled Agent (EA) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification is essential. An Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) and/or Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualification is also highly desirable.