Corporate Tax Assistant Manager

GRANT THORNTON; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tax sector is seeking an Assistant Manager for their corporate tax team in Edinburgh. The role involves managing client portfolios, supervising junior staff, and delivering tax compliance and advisory services. The ideal candidate will be qualified with strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and excellent communication skills. The company values an inclusive culture and offers competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and various benefits to support employee well-being.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Discounts and Wellness Services

Qualifications

• Qualified (CA, ATT, CTA) with corporate tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK corporation tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, advising on corporate tax matters.
• Supervise and review work by junior team members.
• Deliver corporate tax compliance and advisory services.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

CA

ATT

CTA

Job description

Job ID: R1033890

Job type: Permanent

Time type: Full time

Categories: Tax

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 in more than 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers committed to quality, inclusion, and integrity. We aim to bring a diverse experience to our clients—delivering expertise in a personal, proactive, and agile manner. That’s Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day, our teams assist businesses and communities in doing what is right and achieving their goals.

Our Glasgow corporate tax team is seeking an Assistant Manager. You will join our expanding team and support the growth of the tax practice across the central belt, focusing on the mid-market and OMBs. We offer excellent opportunities to develop and expand your portfolio, build strong client and internal relationships, and contribute to domestic and cross-border tax projects.

We help clients navigate complex tax landscapes by providing tailored solutions to manage risks today and anticipate future changes.

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

Role Overview

As an Assistant Manager in our private capital corporate tax team, you will:

• Manage a portfolio of clients, including owner-managed businesses, private equity-backed companies, and large groups, advising on corporate tax matters. You will handle annual compliance, specialist claims, and tax advisory projects such as project financing and transactions.
• Supervise and review work by junior team members and report directly to Partners and Directors.
• Deliver corporate tax compliance, tax advisory, and audit of tax services, acting as the main contact for your clients and collaborating with audit and other teams.
• Organize tax work delivery, solve problems proactively, and develop your internal and external network to enhance communication skills and client service.

Candidate Profile

We seek ambitious, driven individuals who can adapt to changing markets and are curious to learn. The minimum requirements include:

• Qualified (CA, ATT, CTA) with corporate tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK corporation tax legislation and international tax concepts.
• Experience supervising staff and managing compliance portfolios.
• Excellent communication skills and flexibility to meet deadlines.

Our Culture and Benefits

We value an inclusive culture where everyone can flourish. Our principles—purposefully driven, curious, candid, and kind—guide us. We offer competitive salaries, tailored development programs, flexible holidays, and benefits like pension, life assurance, private medical, and access to discounts and wellness services.

Our flexible working framework allows you to balance work with personal life, supporting your well-being and productivity.

We seek proactive individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and uphold our standards of integrity and excellence. Join us to help drive our business forward and make a meaningful impact.