Corporate Tax Assistant Manager

GRANT THORNTON; East Midlands; 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 Birmingham corporate tax team. The role involves managing client portfolios, supervising junior staff, and delivering compliance and advisory services. The ideal candidate is qualified in tax and possesses strong communication skills. Flexible working arrangements are supported, fostering a culture of growth and inclusivity.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Gym Memberships

Financial Advice

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients supporting their corporation tax needs.
• Supervise and review work by junior team members.
• Deliver corporate tax compliance and provide advisory services.

Skills

Communication

Curiosity

Problem Solving

Education

CA

ATT

CTA

Job description

Job ID:

R1034195

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 provide a unique experience to our clients—personal, proactive, and agile—delivering expertise that goes beyond expectations.

Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

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

Our Birmingham corporate tax team is seeking an Assistant Manager. You will join our expanding team and support the growth of our tax practice across the Midlands, focusing on the mid-market and OMBs. We offer excellent opportunities for professional development, portfolio growth, and building strong client and firm relationships. You will contribute to domestic and cross-border tax projects.

We assist clients in navigating complex tax landscapes by providing tailored solutions to manage current risks and anticipate future changes.

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

The Role

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, and large groups—supporting their corporation tax needs, including compliance, specialist claims, and advisory projects like project financing and transactions.
• Supervise and review work by junior team members and report directly to Partners and Directors.
• Deliver corporate tax compliance, oversee tax audits, and provide advisory services, acting as the main client contact and collaborating with audit and other teams.
• Coach and develop junior staff, proactively identify new business opportunities, and participate in pitches and proposals.
• Organize the delivery of tax work, solve problems daily, and build internal and external networks to enhance communication skills and collaboration. Maintain a commercial mindset with a clear understanding of client needs.

Candidate Profile

We seek ambitious, driven individuals capable of working at pace and adapting to change. Curiosity, questioning, and a commitment to quality are essential.

The minimum criteria include:

• Qualified (CA, ATT, CTA) with corporate tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK corporation tax legislation and international tax concepts.
• Experience supervising staff and reviewing work.
• Experience managing compliance portfolios and tax accounting/audit work.
• Excellent communication skills for supporting team growth and client engagement.
• Flexibility to meet deadlines and manage client commitments.

Our Culture and Benefits

We pride ourselves on an inclusive culture that fosters growth and performance. Our values—purposeful, curious, candid but kind—guide our actions.

We offer tailored development programs, flexible holidays, benefits like pension, life assurance, private medical, discounts, gym memberships, and financial advice. Visit our benefits section for more details.

Working at Grant Thornton

Our trust-based, flexible working approach ensures you can balance work and personal life. We seek proactive individuals who want to contribute, innovate, and uphold our standards of integrity and excellence. It’s how it should be.