Transactions Tax Associate Director

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Grant Thornton UK

Our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Tax team is structured to provide the full spectrum of tax services to private equity, across funds, deals and portfolio companies on a wide scope of transactional work domestically and internationally.

We are leading advisers to mid-market private equity firms and large acquisitive corporates with deal values from a few million to over a billion. We support our clients throughout the entire deal lifecycle—from the initial proposal stage and assistance with offer terms, due diligence and advice on acquisition structure through to completion and post-deal advice.

We work with businesses across a wide range of sectors—from technology and gaming to care homes, art galleries, travel and retail. This is a fast-moving and exciting environment. It is technically led but with a keen eye on service, so this role will involve technical tax application, extensive client interaction and strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

TAS Tax is a small, tight-knit team that has experienced exceptional growth year on year. We have a strong pipeline and, as part of a growing team, you will have significant opportunities to take on responsibility and develop as the team grows.

We are looking for bright and enthusiastic individuals who are ready to step up into an Associate Director role and pursue a career in MandA tax.

We’re happy to discuss flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares. While hours in a project-based environment can be varied and sometimes intense, we’ll support you to balance work, study and life.

A look into the roleAs Associate Director in the TAS Tax team, you will provide tax structuring advice and undertake tax due diligence on buy-side and sell-side transactions for private equity and corporate clients. You may also work on public company transactions, primarily on AIM and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.

If you enjoy working on a variety of projects and sectors, you’ll fit right in. Here are some things you can expect from a role in TAS Tax:

Lead discussions with clients and legal advisers, present findings, and manage relationships with the target’s management team.

Lead work with the FDD and SPA Advisory teams to ensure outputs align.

Lead due diligence meetings, oversee analysis, and review reports for accuracy ahead of final review by the partner/director.

Prepare and review structuring reports based on proposed acquisition structure, considering key tax implications in line with transaction requirements.

Involve in all other aspects of the transaction, including reviewing forecast models, funds flows and legal documentation with the support of the team.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive opportunities across TAS, Corporate Finance and GT’s international member firms.

Work closely with external contacts in private equity funds, corporate clients, law firms and intermediaries to drive business development.

Contribute to business development: researching and preparing proposals and taking part in presentations to prospective clients.

Manage project budgets, ensuring invoices are raised promptly, fees collected, and debtors minimized.

Demonstrate ability to produce well-supported technical research using legislation and guidance from tax authorities and firm resources.

Provide ongoing training and development for the team.

Knowing you’re right for usThe ideal candidate will be a qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser (ACA, CA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent as a minimum) with a good grounding in UK tax practices. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but you don’t need to tick every box—we’ll help you develop along the way:

UK corporation tax compliance and/or MandA experience

Exposure to other tax issues – transfer pricing, RandD, VAT, employment taxes, stamp duty, share transactions/share option schemes

Proven experience in client handling and project management, building and sustaining relationships

Experience of advising on technical tax matters is essential

Demonstrable experience of managing multiple deliverables, prioritisation skills and meeting deadlines within an expected timeframe

Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills to prepare client and target documentation.

Knowing we’re right for youThe culture at Grant Thornton is known for its inclusive culture and creating environments where all our people can flourish. We value what sets you apart and our values shape our daily behaviours. You can learn more about our values in practice here.

In addition to a competitive salary and reward package, you’ll also get:

Tailored development programmes and access to coaching

Flexible bank holidays – allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you

Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits

Benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice

How We WorkWe have a trust-based way of working, driven by responsible people who have the best interests of our firm and our clients at heart. Our How We Work framework gives flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients, while helping you keep a balance between work and life. We’re happy to consider flexible working options for all roles.

We’re looking for people who can help drive the business forward, who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to proudly do what’s right for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting

Industries

Accounting

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