Blackden Consulting

Blackden Consulting is a niche recruitment firm specialising in the US and UK/US tax industry. Founded by Alistair Marriott and led alongside consultant Sophia Hartmann, the company has built a reputation as the top choice for employers and job seekers seeking dedicated recruitment support in this focused market. Blackden works personally with candidates and employers across the US and UK/US tax sectors, offering a consultative approach that prioritises relationships and transparency throughout the hiring process.

Blackden specialises in recruiting across multiple tax disciplines including US tax, UK/US tax, and international tax opportunities. The company recruits across private client tax, trusts, corporate tax, wealth and asset management, insurance and M&A transaction tax. The firm works with US tax professionals from trainee to partner level, including part-qualified candidates working towards EA, CPA, ATT or CTA qualifications. Blackden connects Certified Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents and JDs with compelling opportunities at boutique, mid-tier and Big Four firms.

Blackden operates globally with specialist coverage across Europe, North America, the Caribbean and remote positions. The company maintains physical offices in London and New York, with additional coverage across Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, Belgium, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Bermuda and the Bahamas. Clients choose Blackden for its daily focus on the US tax market, which provides candidates and employers with informed insights into firms, teams, compensation, hiring demand and realistic career options. The company's commitment to market knowledge and lasting relationships has made it the preferred recruitment partner for those seeking specialist US and UK/US tax talent.