Capital Allowances Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm in Glasgow seeks a Manager or Assistant Manager for their Capital Allowances team. The role involves preparing capital allowance claims, supporting junior members, and managing client engagements on significant projects. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and experience in Capital Allowances. The firm promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, offering flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for charity work and global entrepreneurs

Qualifications

• Minimum criteria include RICS / CTA / ACA qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in Capital Allowances and client liaison is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare capital allowances and land remediation relief reports.
• Support junior team members in their career aspirations.
• Engage directly with clients and collaborate with the Real Estate and Tax teams.

Skills

Capital Allowances

Client Liaison

Project Management

Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Education

RICS / CTA / ACA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF

Every day, our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

In the Capital Allowances team, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding capital allowances claims to our clients. We provide a diverse range of organisations with the advice needed to maximise their tax reliefs. Our focus on quality and integrity helps businesses, communities, and our people to flourish.

As part of the wider Real Estate Tax team, we advise companies, real estate funds, global institutional investors, REITs, partnerships, and private investors on capital allowances and land remediation relief in the UK. We support property transactions, tax structuring, compliance, and due diligence across all real estate sectors including commercial, office, student accommodation, healthcare, industrial, logistics, retail, and hotels.

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

A look into the role

As a Manager or Assistant Manager in our Capital Allowances team, you will:

• Be a key member of a high-performing team with extensive experience in the sector. You will have the opportunity to work with high-profile clients and on challenging projects.
• Prepare capital allowances and land remediation relief reports using our bespoke software, review data, and ensure the accuracy of technical notes.
• Support junior team members and understand their career aspirations.
• Work on significant projects, including those with construction costs up to £350m+ and large portfolio reviews involving 100+ sites. There are ample opportunities for rapid promotion as our client base grows.
• Manage your own work independently, engaging directly with clients and collaborating with the Real Estate and broader Tax teams, supported by our experienced colleagues.
• Assist Directors and Associate Directors with proposals and project budgets.
• Prioritize your workload effectively to meet project demands.

Knowing you’re right for us

The minimum criteria you’ll need:

• RICS / CTA / ACA qualification or equivalent, or working towards one
• Experience in Capital Allowances
• Experience liaising with clients for project information

Preferred skills (not mandatory):

• Experience with site surveys and purchase claims
• Corporation tax compliance knowledge
• Exposure to other tax issues like R&D, VAT, SDLT
• Advising on technical tax matters
• Managing multiple deliverables with prioritization skills
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Knowing we’re right for you

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering an open culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work. Our leaders are interested in your growth and contributions, supporting your development inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

We believe life extends beyond work. We offer flexible working options to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. The impact you make here can extend beyond your day-to-day role, including opportunities for secondments, charity work, and supporting entrepreneurs globally. Our core values—Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect, and Responsibility—guide everything we do.

We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and exceed expectations, doing what’s right for the firm, clients, colleagues, and themselves. It’s how it should be.

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