Corporate Tax Associate Director

Grant Thornton (UK); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to work-life balance

Inclusive culture that values diversity

Job summary

Grant Thornton (UK) is seeking a Tax Advisor to provide high-quality compliance and advisory services for a range of public-sector clients. The role includes leading client meetings, developing junior staff, and driving innovative solutions to tax challenges.

The ideal candidate will have qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CTA, alongside UK corporate tax experience. Flexible working arrangements are part of an inclusive culture focused on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• UK corporate tax experience, ideally in real-estate or public-sector contexts.
• Experience supervising junior staff and coaching professional growth.
• Demonstrated business development experience within a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise a broad range of public-sector clients on compliance and advisory tax issues.
• Lead client meetings, confidently responding to queries and delivering high-quality tax analysis.
• Drive the delivery of client work, ensuring correct skill utilization across the tax teams.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, supporting their career progression and work quality.
• Provide innovative, proactive solutions to client tax challenges and cross-sell wider firm services.
• Play an active role in business development: pitching, proposals and market presence to grow the practice.

Skills

UK corporate tax experience

Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation

Experience supervising junior staff

Business development experience

Education

ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Grant Thornton is a global professional services firm that provides audit, tax and advisory services. We support a diverse range of organisations, including universities, social housing groups, charities, mutual traders and local authorities. Our tax team focuses on real‑estate and public‑sector client work, delivering tax structuring, compliance, and due diligence advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise a broad range of public‑sector clients on compliance and advisory tax issues.
• Lead client meetings, confidently responding to queries and delivering high‑quality tax analysis.
• Drive the delivery of client work, ensuring correct skill utilisation across the tax teams.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, supporting their career progression and work quality.
• Provide innovative, proactive solutions to client tax challenges and cross‑sell wider firm services.
• Play an active role in business development: pitching, proposals and market presence to grow the practice.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent qualification.
• UK corporate tax experience, ideally in real‑estate or public‑sector contexts.
• Experience supervising junior staff and coaching professional growth.
• Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation and real‑estate/policy matters.
• Demonstrated business development experience within a professional services environment.
• Proven ability to manage a large portfolio of tax clients.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours, job shares and a framework for shaping your schedule. Commitment to work‑life balance and an inclusive culture that values diversity and personal contribution.