Our Team & About Us | US & UK Tax Recruitment Experts

Our Team

Meet the team behind Blackden Consulting.

Alistair Marriott

_{Alistair, the Founder of Blackden}_{Consulting, has spent most of his life as an expat resident in Geneva and understands the complexities of US tax professionals relocating for work.

In early 2018, he founded Blackden Consulting after identifying an unmet need to connect US tax professionals with consultancies and in-house firms across Europe.

Leveraging his deep expertise in the US tax industry, Alistair has built strong relationships with key decision-makers at Big 4 firms, boutique CPA firms, tax advisory practices, and accounting companies of all sizes.}

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Sophia Hartmann

_{As an expat herself - a German residing in the UK - Sophia enjoys working within the Tax, Audit, and Accounting sectors while exploring the beautiful south of England and London, where many of her clients are based.

She primarily supports UK tax and audit professionals in advancing their careers with top 50 firms that have offices in Oxford, London, Farnham, Southampton, Guildford, and Sutton. The firms she collaborates with are known for offering a better work-life balance and a more supportive approach to exams while maintaining a strong reputation for career development.

Sophia believes you don’t have to choose between career growth and quality of life, you can have both!}
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"Long-term strategic partnerships"

"We've cultivated long-term strategic partnerships with some of the industry’s most prestigious firms. We believe in going back to basics; focusing on relationships and transparency to provide a consultative experience to candidates and clients."

Alistair Marriott

Managing Director

Verified Linkedin testimonials

Here are some verified testimonials

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"I would highly recommend Alistair! I contacted Alistair because I wanted to secure a role that would allow me to move back to Europe and I had a specific list of requirements for the role which other recruiters would have probably not been able to find for me. "

Michael Bergs

EA, US Tax
Advisor

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"Alistair manages a candidates requirements very well and is transparent throughout the entire recruitment process. Has a natural quality in being able to identify the most suitable role for his candidates and really does ensure they are placed into the ideal working environment."

Khush Shah

EA, UK/US Tax
Manager

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"Alistair is an exceptional headhunter who went above and beyond to help me secure various professional job opportunities. From the very beginning, it was evident that Alistair is not just a recruiter but a true advocate for his clients. Thanks to Alistair’s dedication and hard work, I am now thriving in my new role, and I could not be happier with the outcome."

Antony Lo

EA, Senior US Tax
Manager

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"Alistair provides his services with the highest of ethical standards, as well. He never pressures you to take a position that you are offered and clearly demonstrates that the focus is on helping to find the best long-term solution for candidates and employers alike."

Debra Elder

CPA, Senior US Tax
Manger

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"Through the process he listened to the requirements I had with an employer and put me forward for the best matches... Alistair was very friendly and helped me with my onboarding process following my offer. If you are looking for a job in the UK/ US tax field reach out to Alistair."

Brian Fernandes

ATT/EA, Senior Tax Associate

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"I would gladly recommend Alistair to everyone who is looking for energetic and exceptional consultant who is always available to support in LinkedIn throughout the process. Thanks Alistair and Blackden consultancy."