US Tax Signer (Remote, 6 month FTC)

I'm working with a specialist international tax firm looking to appoint an experienced US Tax Return Signer on a fully remote basis.

This is an initial 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to move into a longer-term contract or permanent position for the right individual.

This is a technical review role, with returns prepared by an experienced team before reaching you for final review and signing. The initial workload will cover approximately 50 - 100 US expatriate tax returns and 50 - 100 UK tax returns.

Responsibilities

● Review and sign predominantly US expatriate individual tax returns.
● Review returns including Forms 1040/1040NR, 1116, 2555, 8833, 8938, 8858, together with K-1s, state returns and foreign income sourcing.
● Experience reviewing Forms 5471, 3520 and 8621 would be advantageous.
● Review UK tax returns involving UK/US cross-border taxation and the Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime.
● Ensure returns meet the firm's technical and quality standards before filing.

Requirements

● Strong experience preparing and reviewing US expatriate individual tax returns.
● Previous tax return signing or review experience.
● Good working knowledge of US international tax compliance.
● Familiarity with UK/US cross-border taxation.
● Comfortable working independently.

Package

● Fully remote.
● Initial fixed-term contractor engagement.
● Paid approximately 40% of the gross fee charged per return.
● Typical minimum client fee of £650 per return.
● Opportunity to move into a longer-term contract or permanent position.

If you're interested in learning more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.