Alternative Funds Tax- Associate Director

Grant Thornton (UK); London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global network as an Associate Director in Tax at Grant Thornton, located in London. This role involves providing in-depth tax advisory and compliance services to asset managers, utilizing your expertise to develop client relationships and mentor junior colleagues. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, emphasizing work-life balance and personal development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Opportunities for secondments and charity initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum criteria include professional qualification and client portfolio management.
• Experience with asset classes like private equity or venture capital is a plus.
• Self-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical tax advice and manage compliance services for asset managers.
• Develop and manage client portfolio while delivering high-quality services.
• Train and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Strong tax technical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project leadership

Education

Professional qualification (CTA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Alpha tax

CCH personal tax

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Alternative Funds Tax- Associate Director

Apply locations London | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago | Job requisition id: R1034074

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 deliver a unique experience to our clients—personal, proactive, and agile—going beyond expectations. That’s Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

Grant Thornton’s Alternative Funds tax team provides advisory, transaction, and compliance services to alternative fund managers across various asset classes including private equity, venture capital, private debt, hedge funds, real estate, and infrastructure.

Our client portfolio covers the entire asset management sector, serving traditional asset managers, financial institutions, private equity, alternative investors, real estate, wealth, hedge asset managers, UK pension funds, and global institutional investors. We combine technical expertise with a commercial approach to build trusted relationships with our clients.

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

We have ambitious growth plans and seek an experienced, enthusiastic Associate Director with strong UK tax compliance and advisory experience to join our London team. The industry is dynamic, technically demanding, and global, offering opportunities in domestic and international structuring, transactions, and UK tax compliance and advisory matters, including collaboration with the Grant Thornton International network.

You will manage the full spectrum of tax compliance and advisory services for asset managers and the funds they manage, covering fund structuring, carried interest arrangements, investment and divestment structuring, and ongoing tax compliance and investor reporting.

The role involves working closely with partners to develop the practice, build client relationships, and manage diverse projects. An agile approach and proactive attitude are essential.

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

Role Overview

As an Associate Director, you will:

• Provide highly technical tax advice to asset managers and their funds throughout the investment lifecycle, including transaction and tax structuring support.

• Deliver partnership and corporate tax compliance services, ensuring timely and accurate tax reporting.

• Assist with investor reporting to communicate taxable results effectively.

• Develop and manage your own client portfolio, ensuring high-quality service.

• Collaborate with colleagues across Grant Thornton’s tax practice and international network to identify new business opportunities.

• Contribute to business development by managing existing relationships and pitching to new clients.

• Train and mentor junior team members through bespoke training sessions.

• Adhere to the firm’s risk management and quality procedures.

Candidate Profile

Minimum criteria include a professional qualification (CTA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent) and confidence in managing a client portfolio.

Preferred skills include:

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

Why Join Us

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone’s contributions are appreciated. Our open environment encourages interaction with leaders and supports bringing your whole self to work. We promote work-life balance through flexible working options.

Beyond work, you can make an impact through secondments, charity initiatives, and supporting entrepreneurs worldwide. Our values—purposefully driven, curious, candid, and kind—guide us in doing the right thing for our firm, clients, and community.

We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and exceed expectations—proud to do what’s right for all involved.

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