Alternative Funds Tax- Associate Director

GRANT THORNTON-1; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking an experienced Associate Director for their London tax team. This role focuses on providing tax compliance and advisory services to asset managers and funds. The ideal candidate will have strong UK tax experience and a professional qualification, managing client portfolios and mentoring junior staff. Flexible working arrangements are supported, promoting a balanced work-life environment.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (CTA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent) required.
• Experience managing a client portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly technical tax advice throughout the investment lifecycle.
• Deliver partnership and corporate tax compliance services.
• Train and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Advisory Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

CTA

ACA

ACCA

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID: R

Job type: Permanent

Time type: Full time

Categories: Tax

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms, comprising over 76,000 professionals across more than 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers committed to quality, inclusion, and integrity. We aim to provide our clients with a different experience—personal, proactive, and agile—delivering expertise that goes beyond expectations. That’s Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

Grant Thornton's Alternative Funds tax team offers tax advisory, transactions, and compliance services to alternative fund managers across all asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, private debt, hedge funds, real estate, and infrastructure.

The team’s client portfolio spans traditional asset managers, financial institutions, private equity funds, alternative investors, real estate, wealth and hedge fund managers, UK pension funds, and global institutional investors. We combine technical expertise with a commercial approach to build trusted adviser relationships.

The Alternative Funds tax team is part of the wider Financial Services Tax team, serving clients in Wealth and Asset Management, Banking and Capital Markets, and Insurance sectors.

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Associate Director with strong UK tax compliance and advisory experience to join our London team. The role involves working on domestic and international structuring, transactions, and UK tax compliance and advisory matters, with opportunities to collaborate with the wider Grant Thornton International network.

You will manage the full suite of tax compliance and advisory services for asset managers and their funds across the investment lifecycle, including fund structuring, carried interest arrangements, asset investment and divestment, and ongoing compliance and reporting.

Part of your role will involve working alongside partners to develop the practice and build strong client relationships. We value an agile approach and proactive engagement with diverse projects.

We support flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours and job shares, to help balance work and personal life.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Provide highly technical tax advice to asset managers and funds throughout the investment lifecycle, including transaction support.
2. Deliver partnership and corporate tax compliance services, ensuring timely reporting and compliance.
3. Assist with investor reporting to communicate taxable results effectively.
4. Develop and manage a diverse client portfolio, ensuring high service standards.
5. Collaborate with colleagues across the firm and international network to identify new business opportunities.
6. Contribute to business development by managing relationships and pitching to new clients.
7. Train and mentor junior team members, including delivering bespoke training sessions.
8. Adhere to the firm’s risk management and quality procedures.

Candidate Requirements:

The minimum criteria are a professional qualification (CTA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent) and experience managing a client portfolio.

Preferred skills include:

• Strong tax technical skills and interest in financial services (experience with asset classes like private equity, venture capital, or private credit is a plus but not essential).
• Experience in corporate and partnership tax compliance.
• Proven track record in leading projects with accountability and high-quality delivery.
• Self-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Alpha tax, CCH personal tax, Power BI, Microsoft Office, and other relevant software.
• Experience in coaching and developing junior team members.

Why Join Us:

Our culture values diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all team members. We foster an open and accessible environment where leaders are interested in your development. We support flexible working to help you balance work and life.

Beyond the job, you can make a societal impact through secondments, charity fundraising, and supporting entrepreneurs globally. Our values—purposefully driven, curious, candid, and kind—guide everything we do.

We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and uphold high standards—doing what’s right for the firm, clients, colleagues, and themselves. That’s how it should be.