US UK Tax Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Berrington; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a US/UK Tax Manager in Shropshire. The role is hybrid/remote with permanent status and a negotiable salary plus bonus and benefits. You will own client relationships, handle UK and US tax matters, and shape the tax function while guiding a team of tax professionals.

You’ll manage complex compliance and advisory work, reviewing outputs and mentoring junior staff. The position emphasizes strong communication, strategic planning, and timely delivery across engagements.

Qualifications

• Prepare and review complex UK/US tax returns and advisory work.
• Provide planning advice and identify mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and review work of junior tax professionals.
• Communicate with clients effectively and manage expectations.
• Ensure compliance with UK and US tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, compliance work, technical research and advice, ensuring compliance with relevant UK and US tax legislation.
• Providing tailored tax planning advice, identifying risks and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies and opportunities to improve client's tax positions.
• Managing relationships with tax authorities where required, including leading or supporting responses to audits, enquiries and notices.
• Supporting clients with tax budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Reviewing work produced by Tax Consultants and Senior Tax Consultants, providing technical guidance, constructive feedback and ongoing mentoring.
• Working with senior management and colleagues across the business to contribute to tax strategy and the development of the firm’s service offering.
• Improving processes, systems and efficiency, while supporting business development and identifying opportunities to grow existing client relationships.

Skills

UK/US taxation

Complex tax returns

Advisory services

Client relationship mgmt

Mentoring juniors

Communication

Analytical judgement

Education

ATT/CTA

ACA/ACCA

CPA/EA (US)

Job description

US/UK Tax Manager - Shropshire (Hybrid/Remote)

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Shropshire (Hybrid/Remote)

Salary: £Negotiable + Bonus + Benefits

Take ownership of client relationships, tackle complex tax questions and help shape the development of a tax function. This US/UK Tax Manager role combines hands-on compliance and advisory work with the opportunity to develop junior colleagues and influence how services are delivered.

You’ll manage a portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted adviser on compliance, planning and wider tax matters. Alongside preparing and reviewing complex work, you’ll oversee delivery across multiple engagements, keeping accuracy, deadlines and client service firmly in focus.

You’ll be technically strong and commercially minded. With experience in UK and/or US taxation, you’ll bring sound judgement to a varied client portfolio and turn technical advice into clear, practical recommendations.

The Role:

• Preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, compliance work, technical research and advice, ensuring compliance with relevant UK and US tax legislation.
• Providing tailored tax planning advice, identifying risks and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies and opportunities to improve client's tax positions.
• Managing relationships with tax authorities where required, including leading or supporting responses to audits, enquiries and notices.
• Supporting clients with tax budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Reviewing work produced by Tax Consultants and Senior Tax Consultants, providing technical guidance, constructive feedback and ongoing mentoring.
• Working with senior management and colleagues across the business to contribute to tax strategy and the development of the firm’s service offering.
• Improving processes, systems and efficiency, while supporting business development and identifying opportunities to grow existing client relationships.

The Person:

You’ll have at least five years' experience in a tax-focused role within an accountancy or public accounting environment, with a track record of managing client portfolios and delivering both compliance and advisory work.

• An ATT/CTA qualification; ACA or ACCA is also desirable.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK and/or US taxation, including extensive knowledge of relevant tax regulations where applicable.
• Experience reviewing complex tax returns and technical work.
• Experience leading, supervising or mentoring junior tax professionals.
• Clear communication, strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to explain complex matters to clients.
• Strong analytical judgement, commercial awareness and the organisation to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive approach to improving services, processes and client relationships.
• For US tax specialists, a CPA, EA or equivalent qualification would be desirable.