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FS Tax AD - Corporate Tax

London
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Location:
London
Job ID:
R1034989
Job type:
Permanent
Time type:
Full time
Job ID:
R1034989
Categories:
Tax
Job type:
Permanent

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With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Job Description:

 

Grant Thornton’s Financial Services (FS) Tax practice provides tax advisory, transactions and compliance services to a variety of clients in the Financial Services market ranging from large international banks, asset managers and insurance companies to UK based private equity and alternative funds, as well as start-up fintech companies.

 

The FS Tax - Large Corporate team sits as part of the wider Financial Services Tax team, and you will be responsible for managing the full suite of tax compliance and advisory services for your own portfolio of large corporate clients and global institutions. The industry is dynamic, technically demanding and global, giving you the opportunity to work on domestic and international structuring, transactions and UK tax compliance and advisory matters, in addition to working with the wider Grant Thornton International network.  

  

Part of the role will focus on working alongside the partner group in building out the practice, building strong client relationships within the current and target client base. Working in practice means that the job is, by its nature, different every day and we want someone who is actively looking for this challenge. An agile approach to working with different projects and people is therefore essential. 

 

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life. 

 

A look into the role  

 
As an Associate Director in FS tax focused on large corporates you will: 

 

  • Take ownership of providing highly technical tax advice to large corporate institutions and complex global businesses across their full range of operations.

  • Deliver partnership tax and corporate tax compliance services to these corporate FS businesses, ensuring their tax reporting obligations and compliance deadlines are met 

  • Assist with investor reporting to enable clients to effectively communicate taxable results to their individual investors 

  • Develop and lead your own diverse client portfolio, ensuring a high level of client service 

  • Work closely with our colleagues cross the Grant Thornton’s tax practice, Financial Services Industry and international network to identify opportunities from both new and existing clients  

  • Actively contribute to business development activities by proactively managing existing relationships and pitching work to new clients 

  • Proactively train and develop more junior members of the team, including through the delivery of bespoke training sessions 

  • Have a thorough understanding and adhere to the firm’s risk management and quality procedures 

 

Knowing you’re right for us  

 

Joining us as an Associate Director the minimum criteria you’ll need is a professional qualification (CTA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent), and to be confident managing a portfolio of corporate clients. 

 

It would be great if you also had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way. 

 

  • Strong tax technical skills and an interest in the financial services sector (previous experience of working with one of the asset classes (private equity, venture capital, private credit) is preferred but is not essential 

  • Mix of corporate and partnership tax compliance experience  

  • A track record of leading projects, with a focus on accountability, high quality and timely delivery. 

  • Self-motivated and strong team player. 

  • Excellent interpersonal skills are required in addition to strong oral and written communication skills. 

  • Familiarity with Alpha tax, CCH personal tax, Power BI, Microsoft Office, and other relevant software.  

  • Experience of coaching and developing more junior team members. 

 

Knowing we’re right for you 

 

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone.  Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential. 

 

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. 

 

Beyond the job  

  

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. 

 

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society.  It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. 

 

 

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

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