Private Client Assistant Manager (US-UK Tax)

About Our Client

Our client is a prestigious, well-established accountancy and tax practice with over 90 years of heritage in the London market. Known for their exceptional client service and technical excellence, they work with an impressive portfolio of high-net-worth individuals across diverse and exciting sectors including technology, luxury retail, motorsport and performance engineering, and arts and antiquities.

This is a firm that values quality over volume, offering a supportive, collaborative culture where technical excellence and professional development are genuinely prioritised.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a dual-qualified US-UK tax professional at Assistant Manager level to join this growing private client tax team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious tax advisor looking to work with sophisticated international HNW clients in a firm that offers clear progression.

This is NOT a remote role. The position is based in Central London with a hybrid working model that is predominantly office-based, reflecting the collaborative nature of the work and client interaction required.

What You'll Do

• Manage personal tax compliance for high-net-worth UK and US clients
• Prepare and review complex tax returns for UK and US HNW individuals
• Provide technical tax advice on estate planning, inheritance tax, wealth structuring, and domicile matters
• Review specialist computations (e.g., tax pool computations for offshore trusts)
• Review tax returns prepared by consultants and provide technical input
• Support on advisory projects and client queries
• Liaise with HMRC and IRS on client matters
• Build strong client relationships and provide responsive service
  

Requirements

What You'll Need

Essential:

• Dual-qualified: UK AND US tax qualifications and experience (e.g., CTA/ACA + US CPA, or equivalent UK Chartered status with substantive US tax credentials)
• This is critical: We cannot consider US CPAs without UK tax qualifications and UK practice experience, nor UK-only qualified candidates
• CTA qualified (or equivalent UK qualification) with strong technical skills
• Experience working with UK and US HNW clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technical knowledge across UK and US personal tax
• Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent IT skills and adaptability to technology
• Proven ability to deliver accurate information on a timely basis

Desirable:

• Big 4 or top-tier firm experience
• UK and US tax advisory experience
• Experience with trust and estate structures
• Exposure to wealth structuring and domicile planning

Why This Role?

• Clear progression pathway: Excellent opportunity to progress to Manager and beyond
• Quality client base: Work with sophisticated HNW individuals across exciting sectors
• Technical development: Exposure to complex cross-border tax planning and advisory work
• Supportive culture: Collaborative, inclusive environment that values diversity and professional growth
• Central London location: Hybrid working with strong office presence for collaboration and mentoring
• Excellent package: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Location & Working Arrangements

• Working model: Hybrid, predominantly office-based (NOT fully remote)
• Level: Assistant Manager

Interested? If you're a dual-qualified US-UK tax professional looking for your next challenge with a prestigious London practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Baker Thornton is a specialist recruitment firm focused exclusively on accounting and CPA practices. We work with leading firms across the UK, US, and Canada to place exceptional audit, tax, and accounting professionals.