Corporate Tax, Manager

Grant Thornton (UK); Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton (UK) is seeking a Tax Manager in Manchester to oversee high-value tax projects focused on Not-for-Profit and Real Estate sectors. Responsibilities include delivering quality tax advice, mentoring junior staff, and fostering client relationships.

The ideal candidate will possess ACA, ACCA, or CTA qualifications, have UK corporate tax experience, and knowledge of tax structuring for charities. This role supports flexible working arrangements across UK offices.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Capital Gains, Corporate Tax, and related areas.
• Experience coaching and monitoring junior team members.
• Knowledge of charitable exemptions and gift-aid.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax structuring and compliance work for various clients.
• Develop junior team members professionally.
• Maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

UK corporate tax experience

Mentoring junior colleagues

Tax structuring knowledge

Client relationship management

Education

ACA, ACCA, CTA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Company Overview

Grant Thornton is a leading professional services firm that empowers clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and partnership. We provide audit, tax, and advisory services to a broad range of organisations, including universities, charities, social housing providers, and local authorities.

Role Overview

As a Manager within the Tax team focused on Not‑for‑Profit and Real Estate, you will lead high‑value projects, develop junior colleagues, and build strong client relationships. You will be responsible for delivering quality tax advice across a portfolio of public and commercial clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of tax structuring, compliance, and due diligence work for social housing, local authority, and charitable clients.
• Develop and mentor junior team members, coaching their career growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients and senior partners.
• Participate in business development and proposal activities.
• Collaborate closely with VAT and other tax specialists to provide integrated advice.

Qualifications & Experience

• ACA, ACCA, CTA qualified or equivalent.
• UK corporate tax experience, ideally in the Real Estate or Not‑for‑Profit sector.
• Experience monitoring and coaching junior team members.
• Knowledge of tax structuring for charitable exemptions, gift‑aid, and property transactions.
• Familiarity with Stamp Duty, Capital Gains, Corporate Tax and related areas.

Working Conditions

We support flexible working, reduced hours, and job shares to help you balance work and life. All roles are available across our UK offices.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, colour, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.