Overview
We are seeking a US‑qualified CPA with strong US corporate tax and compliance experience to support UK and international companies expanding into the United States. This role sits at the intersection of US domestic tax and international inbound/outbound advisory, working closely with UK tax, legal and commercial teams.
Location: London/ Hybrid
Role Type: Full Time
Experience Level: Mid-senior (5/10+ years post qualification)
Key responsibilities
US corporate tax & compliance
- Prepare and review US federal and state corporate tax returns.
- Manage ongoing compliance for US subsidiaries of UK-parented groups.
- Assess state nexus, filing requirements and practical sales tax considerations.
- Maintain US compliance calendars.
UK companies expanding to the US.
- Guide and advise clients on formations, entity choice (C‑Corp, LLC, etc.) and initial compliance setup.
- Work alongside UK tax teams on transfer pricing awareness, withholding taxes and cross‑border reporting.
- Explain US tax concepts clearly to non‑US founders and finance teams.
Collaboration & client delivery
- Serve as the US technical lead within a UK-based advisory team.
- Work closely with UK corporate tax, payroll, legal and company secretarial teams.
- Support proposals, client meetings and technical discussions.
Requirements
- US CPA qualification.
- Strong US corporate tax and compliance experience.
- Experience with US entities owned by non‑US parents or inbound/international US tax work.
- Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and commercially to entrepreneurial clients.
Desirable but not mandatory
- Experience with UK‑headed groups or UK advisers.
- Familiarity with UK–US treaty concepts, withholding taxes and cross‑border reporting.
- Background in international firms, boutique cross‑border practices, or in‑house roles supporting European/UK expansion into the US.
Why this role is different
- A rare opportunity to perform meaningful US tax work while based in the UK.
- High exposure to founders, CFOs and key decision‑makers.
- The chance to help build and shape a growing UK–US service line.
- Work within a multidisciplinary team spanning tax, legal, employment and advisory services