Assistant Manager - Transfer Pricing

Grant Thornton; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Southampton is seeking an Assistant Manager for their Transfer Pricing team. You will manage projects, prepare reports, and develop client relationships while mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate should have a relevant professional qualification and strong skills in communication and analytical thinking. This position offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Opportunities for secondments

Support for charity work

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a professional qualification with post-qualification experience.
• Strong transfer pricing technical knowledge and practical UK tax legislation experience.
• Eagerness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing transfer pricing projects and delivery.
• Prepare transfer pricing reports and benchmark studies.
• Manage and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Strategic thinking

Strong communication skills

Strong analytical abilities

Project management skills

Education

Professional qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA, CTA, CFA or equivalent)

Job description

Assistant Manager – Transfer Pricing

Every day, our teams help private, mid-market, and large businesses to do what is right and achieve their goals.

Our team advises multinational businesses across various industries on transfer pricing matters, supporting clients throughout the entire transfer pricing lifecycle, from design to implementation, compliance, documentation, and audit defense.

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

Role Overview

As an Assistant Manager in our Transfer Pricing team, you will:

1. Assist with managing transfer pricing projects, including scoping, WIP management, delivery, and invoicing.
2. Prepare transfer pricing reports and benchmarking studies for review within set timelines.
3. Manage and maintain client relationships, attend meetings, and follow up on actions with support from Managers/Assistant Directors.
4. Research prospective clients and develop the client portfolio, including preparing proposals and pitch documents.
5. Train, mentor, and develop junior team members.
6. Invest in your own development by working towards objectives and seeking feedback.
7. Act with integrity in line with our organizational values.

Candidate Profile

Minimum requirements include a professional qualification (such as ACA, CA, ACCA, CTA, law qualification, CFA, or equivalent) with post-qualification experience in practice or industry, strong transfer pricing technical knowledge, and practical UK tax legislation experience. Desired skills include:

1. Commercial awareness
2. Strategic thinking and a business-oriented approach
3. Strong communication skills
4. Strong analytical abilities
5. Eagerness to learn and develop
6. Project management and prioritization skills

Our Culture and Benefits

We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and respects colleagues, enabling everyone to perform at their best. Our open culture encourages interaction with leaders and values your uniqueness, giving you the freedom to bring your whole self to work.

We believe life extends beyond work, and we offer flexible working options to maintain a healthy work-life balance. The impact of your work can extend beyond your role, including opportunities for secondments, charity work, and supporting entrepreneurs worldwide. Our values—purposefully driven, actively curious, and candid but kind—guide everything we do.

We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and exceed expectations, committed to doing what’s right for the firm, clients, colleagues, and themselves.