Corporate Tax Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy in the United Kingdom is looking for an Assistant Manager in their Birmingham corporate tax team. The role includes managing a portfolio of clients, supervising junior staff, and delivering compliance and advisory services. Candidates should be qualified (CA, ATT, CTA) with robust UK and international tax knowledge. The company offers a supportive and flexible working environment, emphasizing a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Tailored development programs

Flexible holidays

Pension plan

Life assurance

Private medical

Shopping discounts

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Qualified individuals with experience in corporate tax are sought.
• Ambitious and adaptable candidates will excel in this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and support their corporation tax needs.
• Supervise and review work of junior team members.
• Deliver corporate tax compliance, audit, and advisory services.
• Coach junior staff and seek new business opportunities.
• Organize tax work delivery and enhance communication skills.

Skills

Strong UK and international tax knowledge

Experience supervising staff and reviewing work

Managing compliance portfolios and tax accounting

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility to meet deadlines and manage client commitments

Education

Qualified (CA, ATT, CTA)

Job description

Job Description

Our Birmingham corporate tax team is looking for an Assistant Manager to join our growing team and support the continued growth of our tax practice across the Midlands, focusing on the mid-market and OMBs. We offer opportunities for professional development, client relationship building, and contributing to domestic and cross-border tax assignments.

The team assists clients in navigating complex tax landscapes by providing tailored solutions to manage risks and adapt to future changes.

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

Role Overview

As an Assistant Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing 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 such as project financing and transactions.
• Supervising and reviewing work of junior team members and reporting to Partners and Directors.
• Delivering corporate tax compliance, audit, and advisory services, liaising with audit colleagues and other teams, and serving as the main client contact.
• Coaching junior staff, seeking new business opportunities, and participating in pitches and proposals.
• Organizing tax work delivery, solving problems, and building internal and external networks to enhance communication and collaboration skills.

Candidate Profile

We seek ambitious, adaptable individuals who are qualified (CA, ATT, CTA) with experience in corporate tax. Preferred skills include:

• Strong UK and international tax knowledge
• Experience supervising staff and reviewing work
• Managing compliance portfolios and tax accounting
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility to meet deadlines and manage client commitments

Our Culture and Benefits

At Grant Thornton, we value an inclusive culture where all can flourish. Our benefits include tailored development programs, flexible holidays, pension, life assurance, private medical, shopping discounts, gym memberships, and more. We promote responsible, flexible working to support a healthy work-life balance.

Our Working Approach

We operate a trust-based, flexible working model that prioritizes results and personal well-being. We seek proactive, innovative individuals committed to doing the right thing for our firm, clients, and colleagues.