Assistant Tax Manager, Private Advisory

Grant Thornton UK LLP; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and advisory firm is seeking a Tax Advisor in Milton Keynes to deliver specialized tax planning services to high net worth individuals and businesses. This role involves advising on various tax matters, conducting technical research, and navigating complex regulatory environments. The ideal candidate is ACA or CTA qualified with experience in UK private client and corporate tax advisory, capable of building strong client relationships. The firm supports a flexible culture and values diverse contributions.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive culture and work-life balance

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 3+ years in tax advisory, particularly in UK private and corporate settings.
• Hands-on experience with tax planning matters and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide bespoke tax advisory services to clients.
• Conduct in-depth technical research for complex projects.
• Prepare high-quality tax reports and liaise with HMRC.

Skills

UK private client tax advisory

Corporate tax advisory

Effective client communication

Technical research skills

Education

Relevant professional qualification: ATT, CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Our GT Private team specialises in looking after the tax affairs of entrepreneurial and high net worth individuals, their families, and their businesses to provide a bespoke service advising on a variety of tax planning matters such as business structuring (including reorganisations and demergers), business and asset disposals, inheritance tax and estate planning, UK and overseas trust planning, personal international tax planning including residency. Working closely with dynamic individuals is an important part of the role and you'll need to be able to build rewarding relationships quickly. Ideally you will be ACA or CTA qualified so that you have the technical expertise and insight to advise our clients.

Responsibilities

• Receive challenging, on‑the‑ground experience in a fully advisory role, meeting clients and helping them to operate in a tax‑efficient manner.
• Carry out bespoke technical research for a range of complex advisory projects.
• Produce high quality tax reports to advise clients and liaise with HM Revenue & Customs on their behalf.
• Build internal networks.
• Keep up to date with and monitor developments in UK and international tax law, both legislation and case law.
• Advise on a variety of tax planning matters such as business structuring, business and asset disposals, inheritance tax and estate planning, UK and overseas trust planning, personal international tax planning, and residency.
• Interact confidently with private and corporate clients, prescribing solutions in a highly client‑focused manner.

Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant professional qualification: ATT, CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
• UK private client tax and/or corporate tax advisory experience (including shareholder tax issues, company restructuring, inheritance tax and estate planning).
• Experience researching a range of topics for complex advisory projects.
• Experience working with private clients and owner‑managed businesses on tax advisory and compliance matters.
• Eagerness to develop deep knowledge of the firm's services and capabilities.
• Ability to build rewarding relationships quickly and work confidently with clients.

At Grant Thornton we do things differently – looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. We empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work‑life balance. Building an inclusive culture, we value difference and respect our colleagues, delivering the right thing for everyone. We support flexible working, reduced hours, job shares and balance work and life. Beyond the job, the impact here extends to secondments, fundraising for local charities, investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world and giving back to society through our CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility. We look for people who want to contribute spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations, proudly doing what is right for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves.