US / UK Tax Manager

TPF Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Birthday leave

Professional subscriptions

Career progression

Client exposure

Job summary

TPF Recruitment Ltd. seeks a UK US Tax Manager to lead a team in London on a hybrid basis. You will oversee complex personal tax returns, ensure HMRC compliance, and deliver strategic tax planning for high-net-worth clients.

The role requires ATT or CTA (or equivalent) and extensive UK/US tax expertise, with a pathway to director level within a respected practice.

Qualifications

• ATT or CTA or equivalent qualification.
• Progressive experience in personal tax.
• Proven experience in team leadership and talent development.
• In-depth knowledge of UK and US personal tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of UK US tax professionals with performance reviews and career development.
• Oversee preparation, review and submission of complex personal tax returns (Self Assessment, CGT, IHT, Property Tax).
• Ensure HMRC compliance and deadlines across filings.
• Provide proactive tax planning guidance on personal finance and tax-efficient structuring.
• Identify tax risks and recommend corrective actions and best practices.
• Collaborate with senior partners to drive business development and client acquisition.
• Maintain QA processes and documentation standards.
• Stay updated with tax legislation and HMRC guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client service

Education

ATT / CTA or equivalent

Tools

UK US tax knowledge

Tax compliance

Job description

UK US Tax Manager - Hybrid, Central London

Up to £80,000

Are you a UK US Tax specialist looking for a new opportunity in London?

Are you ATT or CTA qualified and are looking to join a leading independent practice with a pathway to Director level?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

This UK US Tax role is essential in delivering accurate, compliant, and strategic tax solutions to a diverse portfolio of private clients, including high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and families. As a key leader, you will oversee the end-to-end preparation and review of complex personal tax returns covering Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, and Property Tax while ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations and evolving tax legislation.

You will play a critical role in mentoring and developing talent, driving operational excellence, and supporting business growth through enhanced client service and process innovation. With a strong foundation in tax accounting and a passion for leadership, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of personal tax services within a respected professional firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of UK US tax professionals, providing strategic guidance, performance reviews, and career development support.
• Supervise the preparation, review and timely submission of complex personal tax returns, including Self Assessment, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and Property Tax.
• Ensure strict compliance with HMRC regulations, statutory deadlines, and changes in tax law across all client filings.
• Serve as a trusted client advisor, delivering clear, accurate, and proactive tax planning advice on personal finance, tax-efficient structuring and year-end strategies.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks, recommending corrective actions and best practice solutions.
• Partner with senior partners and cross-functional teams to drive business development, client acquisition, and service innovation.
• Implement and maintain robust quality assurance processes, internal controls, and documentation standards.
• Stay up to date with legislative changes, HMRC guidance, and industry trends to ensure team expertise remains current.
• Develop and deliver training resources and knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen team capabilities and performance.

Requirements

• ATT / CTA or equivalent experience/qualification
• Progressive experience in personal tax, ideally within a professional services firm or tax advisory practice.
• Proven experience in team leadership, people management and talent development.
• In-depth knowledge of UK and US personal tax legislation, including Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and Property Tax.

Benefits

• This role is ideal for a proactive, results-driven tax professional with a passion for leadership, client service and continuous improvement.
• Clear pathways for career progression are available for high-performing individuals within the firm.
• Flexible working arrangements may be considered based on business needs and team requirements.
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Birthday leave and enhanced holiday package
• Professional subscription support
• Access to exciting client work, both compliance and advisory
• Clear career progression in a top-tier firm with a supportive team culture

We re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South East so if your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.