Senior Manager, US/UK Cross Border Tax - London

Job Description

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About EY Tax

EY Tax is a market leader, known for delivering high‑quality advice on complex cross‑border matters. Our UK practice combines technical excellence with a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and career development.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Manager to join our US/UK Cross Border Private Client team. This role is predominantly UK‑focused, supporting the delivery of UK tax compliance and advisory work for high‑net‑worth individuals, entrepreneurs, family offices, and internationally mobile clients with US connections.

You will manage a portfolio of clients, act as a key day‑to‑day contact, and support Directors/Partners on complex advisory engagements. Alongside delivery, you will play an active role in developing the team and contributing to business growth.

The Team

Our US/UK Cross Border team advises:

• UK resident and non‑UK domiciled individuals
• Family offices and private equity principals
• Hedge fund managers and partnerships

Key areas include:

• UK tax compliance and advisory
• Residence, domicile and remittance basis planning
• Cross‑border structuring and transactions
• Wealth, succession and estate planning
• Collaboration with US and global EY teams

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients with complex UK tax affairs, ensuring high‑quality delivery and strong client service
• Prepare and review UK tax returns and advisory work, escalating key technical matters where required
• Support on technically complex advisory projects, including cross‑border structuring and planning
• Identify UK and international tax issues (e.g. IHT, trusts, succession planning) and coordinate with specialists
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted day‑to‑day adviser
• Contribute to business development through identifying opportunities and supporting proposals
• Monitor WIP, billing and recoveries across your portfolio
• Coach and develop junior team members, supporting their progression
• Work closely with Directors and Partners on team priorities, resourcing and delivery

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong experience in UK private client tax within practice
• Experience managing and reviewing UK tax compliance and supporting advisory work
• Good understanding of non‑dom, residence and internationally mobile client issues
• Confident managing client relationships and day‑to‑day interactions
• Commercial mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and add value
• Experience supervising and developing junior team members
• Strong organisational and communication

What We Offer

At EY, we’ll help you develop future‑focused skills and gain world‑class experience in a flexible, inclusive environment.

• Global Exposure: Work with international clients and EY teams worldwide
• Career Progression: Opportunity to grow your leadership profile within the UK practice
• Support & Coaching: Access to senior mentors and tailored development
• Flexible Working: Hybrid working model with a minimum of two days in the office
• Total Rewards Package: Competitive salary, benefits and EY perks
• Inclusive Culture: A workplace that values authenticity, diversity and belonging

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