Corporate Tax Associate Director - Private Equity Clients

Grant Thornton; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Manchester seeks an experienced Corporate Tax Associate Director to advise private equity clients on tax issues. You will manage a high-caliber team and develop innovative solutions while upholding our values of purpose and curiosity. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification and experience managing private equity-backed portfolios. This role supports flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible holidays

Pension

Health benefits

Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a professional qualification and experience managing private equity-backed portfolios.
• Experience with PE transactions is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on various tax issues and compliance.
• Managing and developing a team of tax specialists.
• Participating in client meetings and providing clear answers.

Skills

Tax advisory skills

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Professional qualification (CTA/ACA/ACCA)

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Corporate Tax Associate Director - Private Equity Clients, Manchester

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b811eb6eea49

Job Views: 12

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description

Job Description

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

As a member of our Private Equity tax team, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of private equity backed businesses supporting them from investment to exit.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role

• Advising a broad range of clients on various tax issues, including compliance and advisory projects.
• Supporting Directors and Partners by managing and developing a team of high calibre tax specialists throughout the private equity investment lifecycle.
• Participating in client meetings, providing clear and confident answers to queries.
• Building trust with clients by delivering high-quality tax advice on time and accurately.
• Developing junior team members and understanding their career goals.
• Providing innovative solutions to tax issues, focusing on exit readiness and cross-selling services.
• Leading on pitches and proposals, actively growing the business through market presence.

Knowing you’re right for us

We seek ambitious, driven individuals who can adapt to changing markets and are curious to ask questions to improve service quality. The minimum requirements include a professional qualification (CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent) and experience managing private equity-backed portfolios. Experience with PE transactions, supervising in a tax environment, and business development are desirable but not essential.

Knowing we’re right for you

We value our inclusive culture and principles, fostering an environment where everyone can flourish. Our benefits include tailored development, flexible holidays, pension, health benefits, discounts, and more. We promote a flexible, trust-based working environment to support work-life balance.

We seek proactive individuals who want to contribute, innovate, and uphold our values of purpose, curiosity, candor, and kindness. Join us to help drive the business forward and make a positive impact.