About Shaw Gibbs

Founded in 2013, Sestini & Co (Sestini) are a team who specialise in tax consultancy for expatriates and high net worth individuals. Sestini joined the Shaw Gibbs Group in August 2024, a growing top 50 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals. 

Members of the Shaw Gibbs Group are committed to investment in their teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for clients which exceeds expectation. 

The culture of the firm is very important to us and is based on our company values of expert, respectful, innovative and collaborative. We develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Our practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills. We put our people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve our people experience. With respectful as one of our values, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates cultural and individual differences. 

We have several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand our business. To support the organisation’s growth, we have created a new opportunity for a US Tax Trainee to join our London (Berkeley Square) US Tax team. This position also includes a comprehensive induction and full funding to pursue professional qualifications.

The Role

• Coordinating annual client information collection, including requesting and organizing annual tax information for individual clients, following up by phone or email as necessary, and sharing between various teams and outsources when relevant.
• Monitoring inbox and answering queries and/or forwarding on to technical staff as needed. 
• Note-taking for client and prospect meetings and coordination of said meetings with the appropriate team meetings.
• Communicating internally with other teams and stakeholders regarding status of returns and information received.
• Assisting with improvement of processes across team and between teams.
• Basic project management, including tracking overall progression of compliance season and ensuring statuses are reflected accurately in internal tracking and statistics.
• Assisting with the printing, packaging, posting and filing of US Federal and state tax returns.

What we can offer you

• Full funding and support to study Enrolled Agent qualifications, including study leave and time off for exams following successful completion of probation.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• A varied role in a talented and experienced team.
• Joining a company with an exciting growth plan ahead.
• Plenty of opportunities to increase your technical knowledge and skills.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, retail discount scheme, electric vehicles salary sacrifice, and cycle to work scheme.
• Generous core holiday allowance plus holiday trading, flexible bank holidays and additional holiday with service.
• Wellbeing programme with regular events and activities focused on your physical and mental wellbeing. We also offer all employees a Wellbeing Day each year – a day dedicated to boosting your wellbeing.
• A comprehensive induction to help you get up to speed.

About You

• You will have at least 6 months experience of working with clients in an administrative or similar role, including responding to and prioritising direct client communication. Experience in a US Tax Team or similar professional environment is desirable but not a prerequisite.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and client management skills.
• University degree with 2.1 or higher or 3 good A-Level results (or equivalent).
• A familiarity and comfort with US clients and US communication styles.
• Able to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player.
• Confident, positive, professional and can-do attitude.
• Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly.
• Create a positive impression with clients and staff.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach.

How to Apply

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For more information on working at Shaw Gibbs, please visit www.shawgibbs.com/careers.

About us

Shaw Gibbs is an inclusive employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates by ensuring a comfortable and accessible interview experience. We understand that some individuals may have specific needs or require accommodation/adjustments during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to ensure your recruitment experience with Shaw Gibbs is as inclusive and accessible as possible, please let us know at your earliest convenience via email.

We believe that diversity makes Shaw Gibbs a stronger firm and we look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to Shaw Gibbs’ goals, without regard to their sex, gender, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.