Corporate Tax Associate Director - Private Equity Clients

Grant Thornton; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Corporate Tax Associate Director to join their Private Equity team in Birmingham. This role involves advising clients on tax issues, managing a team of specialists, and contributing to business growth. Ideal candidates will have a professional tax qualification and experience with private equity-backed businesses. The company offers a flexible work environment and various benefits.

Benefits

Tailored development programs

Flexible holidays

Private medical

Life assurance

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience managing private equity-backed portfolios.
• Professional qualification required.
• Ambition and curiosity are valued.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on tax issues and manage compliance.
• Support a team of tax specialists.
• Lead pitches to grow the business.

Skills

Managing compliance and advisory projects

Tax advisory skills

Team mentorship

Business development skills

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent

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Corporate Tax Associate Director - Private Equity Clients, Birmingham

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: bb9cd1c79e1d

Job Views: 10

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Corporate Tax Associate Director to join our Private Equity team in Birmingham. In this role, you will work with private equity-backed businesses, supporting them from investment through exit. We offer flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on tax issues, managing compliance and advisory projects
• Supporting Directors and Partners by managing and developing a team of tax specialists
• Participating in client meetings and providing clear, high-quality tax advice
• Developing junior team members and supporting their career growth
• Providing proactive and reactive solutions to tax issues, including exit readiness and cross-selling
• Leading on pitches and proposals to grow the business

Candidate Profile

Minimum requirements include a professional qualification (CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent) and experience managing private equity-backed portfolios. Preferred skills include experience with PE-backed businesses, supervision in a tax environment, and business development skills. We value ambition, adaptability, curiosity, and alignment with our values.

Our Culture and Benefits

We foster an inclusive culture where our values of purposefulness, curiosity, candour, and kindness are paramount. Benefits include tailored development programs, flexible holidays, pension, life assurance, private medical, discounts, and more.

Work Environment

We promote a trust-based, flexible working environment that values work-life balance. We seek proactive individuals eager to contribute and innovate, helping us drive the business forward.