Director - US/UK Cross Border Tax - London

Job ID: Location: London, GB, SE1 2AFJob Function: Intl Tax and Tran Svcs (ITTS)Employer: EY Global ServicesApply by: Company: EYAt EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Director – UK Tax - US/UK Cross BorderAbout EY TaxEY Tax is a market leader, renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering people to shape their careers. Our collaborative UK practice advises on high‑profile and complex matters, combining deep technical expertise with a strong focus on quality, innovation and people development. Join EY to work on challenging cross‑border assignments in a supportive, high‑performing environment where your leadership truly makes an impact.The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced UK Tax Director to join EY’s market‑leading US/UK Cross‑Border Private Client team. This role is predominately UK‑focused, with responsibility for leading the delivery of complex UK tax compliance and advisory work for high‑net‑worth individuals, entrepreneurs, family offices, and internationally mobile clients with US connections.You will own a significant client portfolio, act as a trusted adviser to clients and internal stakeholders, and play a key role in driving team performance, technical excellence, risk management, and business growth.The TeamThe US/UK Cross‑Border team advises UK‑resident and non‑UK domiciled individuals, family offices, private equity principals, hedge fund managers and professional partnerships. Our work spans:UK tax compliance and advisoryResidence, domicile and remittance basis planningInternational and cross‑border structuringTransactions, wealth optimisation and succession planningCoordination with US and other overseas EY teamsKey ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a portfolio of clients with complex UK tax affairs, ensuring exceptional client service, technical accuracy and timely deliveryAct as the UK tax technical lead on engagements, providing practical, commercial advice aligned with client objectivesReview and sign off complex UK tax returns and advisory outputs, maintaining EY’s high standards of quality, risk management and governanceIdentify UK and cross‑border tax issues (including IHT, trusts, estate and succession planning, and international structuring) and coordinate with relevant specialistsDrive business development through client relationships, referrals, and collaboration across the wider EY Tax practiceTake ownership of billing, WIP, recoveries and overall financial performance across your client portfolioLead, coach and mentor managers and junior staff, supporting performance, progression and retentionContribute to strategic and operational management of the team, including resourcing, training, and people initiativesAct as a visible role model for EY values, fostering a positive, inclusive, and high‑performing team cultureSkills and Attributes for SuccessYou will demonstrate:Significant experience at Director (or equivalent) level within professional practiceDeep technical expertise in UK private client tax, with experience signing off complex UK returns and advisory workStrong understanding of non‑dom, residence and internationally mobile client issuesProven ability to manage senior client relationships with confidence, credibility and professionalismCommercial awareness with a track record of identifying and converting opportunities into workExperience managing financial performance, including billing, recoveries and portfolio profitabilityStrong leadership capability, with a commitment to developing high‑performing teamsExcellent communication skills and the confidence to influence, negotiate and challenge where appropriateHighly organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple complex prioritiesWhat We OfferAt 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 worldwideCareer Progression: Opportunity to grow your leadership profile within the UK practiceSupport & Coaching: Access to senior mentors and tailored developmentFlexible Working: Hybrid working model with a minimum of two days in the officeTotal Rewards Package: Competitive salary, benefits and EY perksInclusive Culture: A workplace that values authenticity, diversity and belongingEY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.