Associate Director, Transaction Tax — M&A & Large Corporate

Grant Thornton Cayman; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Belfast is seeking an Associate Director in Corporate Transactions Tax Advisory with a focus on M&A and large corporate transactions. The role involves leading complex tax engagements, managing client relationships, and guiding junior staff from Belfast, delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice across domestic and international deals.

You will work closely with Directors and Partners to drive business development, oversee multiple projects, and contribute to the

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA and/or CTA qualification is required.
• Significant post-qualification corporate tax experience in a large practice.
• Experience in a Big Four or top-tier firm is desirable.
• Proven Transaction Tax Advisory assignments, including tax due diligence and structuring.
• Ability to manage client relationships and contribute to practice growth.
• Strong project management, budgets, WIP, and recovery discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Transaction Tax Advisory engagements for large corporates.
• Drive timelines, quality standards and multi-workstream coordination.
• Own key client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Lead technical delivery, review, and mentoring of team members.
• Oversee engagement economics, including budgeting and billing.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified

Corporate tax experience

Big Four/top-tier background

Transaction tax advisory

Client relationship management

Project management

Job description

Grant Thornton Belfast is seeking an Associate Director in Corporate Transactions Tax Advisory with a focus on M&A and large corporate transactions. The role involves leading complex tax engagements, managing client relationships, and guiding junior staff from Belfast, delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice across domestic and international deals.

You will work closely with Directors and Partners to drive business development, oversee multiple projects, and contribute to the