Private Assurance Experienced Technician

Grant Thornton (UK); Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored development programmes

Flexible bank holidays

Pension, life assurance and private医療

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking an experienced Tax Executive for its Private Assurance team in Milton Keynes or Manchester. You will manage a portfolio of complex personal tax returns, interact directly with clients and HMRC, and drive end-to-end tax services with support from your manager.

The role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for structured learning and career progression within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK Personal Tax within Private Assurance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisation and ability to manage deadlines

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of complex private client tax returns
• Prepare tax computations for manager review
• Engage with clients and HMRC to deliver timely tax services
• Drive the tax return process from start to finish with guidance from a manager

Skills

UK Personal Tax experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisation

Education

ATT qualification (or working towards)

A-Levels or equivalent

Tools

Tax research platforms

Job description

Alternatively, Grant Thornton At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative. With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Job Description

Private Assurance -Experienced Technician, Milton Keynes or Manchester NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF. Every day, our teams help individuals, businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. The Private Assurance Team works with a huge variety of ultra-high net worth individuals, ensuring their personal tax compliance obligations are met. We build trusted long-term relationships with clients, taking the time to understand their needs and building an understanding of their financial affairs providing a bespoke service to help them achieve their goals. We are committed to continual improvement, refining our internal processes, embracing new technology to support us in the way we collaborate and communicate with our clients. We recognise the importance of achieving a balance between work and personal life. That’s why we are happy to discuss and support flexible working arrangements.

A look into the role

As an experienced technician within our Private Assurance team: You will be trusted with a degree of autonomy in delivering your work, empowering you to take initiative and apply your judgement whilst knowing dedicated support is available. You will oversee a portfolio of complex clients, handling complex tax returns and projects. You will take full ownership of your client portfolio and proactively manage the entire tax return process from start to finish, with support and guidance from your manager. You will prepare tax returns and computations for manager review. Using your initiative to conduct well-supported technical research applying relevant legislation, tax authoritative guidance, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) manuals and the firm’s resources to effectively generate an opinion. You will engage directly with clients and HMRC, developing relationships built on trust, accuracy, and responsiveness. You will provide clear, timely communication and become a reliable point of contact for day-to-day tax matters. You will take responsibility for driving the tax return process for your clients, proactively managing deadlines, organising and prioritising day to day tasks and considering Work in Progress management/recoveries on assignments. You will contribute to a culture of collaboration becoming a valued and proactive member of a specialised team. Developing and building strong internal relationships by networking within the tax service line and other service lines, gaining insights and sharing knowledge to enhance overall service delivery. This role is key to the operation of our private tax function, contributing to Private Assurance’s wider goals whilst maintaining professional excellence. As part of this, you will be supported with structured learning opportunities, on-the-job coaching, and exposure to varied work that will accelerate your technical and personal development.

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Tax Executive, the minimum criteria you’ll need is experience in UK Personal Tax, A-Levels or equivalent, good grades in Maths and English GCSE, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• ATT qualification (or working towards) – study support is available
• Self-motivated and driven
• Highly organised with an ability to work to deadlines and manage expectations
• Knowing we’re right for you

Culture and values

The culture at Grant Thornton is what sets us apart, we’re known for our inclusive culture and creating environments where all our people can flourish. The things that set you apart, we value them, and this helps us all to perform at our best. Our values are the unwavering principles that shape our daily behaviours and decisions, alongside our drive to do the right thing. We’re looking for people who align with our values and are purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. You can learn more about our values in practice here.

Benefits

It’s not just about our culture and values, in addition to a competitive salary and reward package, us you’ll also get:

• Tailored development programmes and access to coaching
• Flexible bank holidays – allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you
• Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits
• Any benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice
• And more

Visit our benefits section to read more.

How we work

We have a trust-based way of working, driven by responsible people who have the best interests of our firm and our clients at heart. Our how we work framework gives flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients, whilst helping you keep a balance between work and life. Life is more than work, the things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles. That is how it should be. We’re looking for people who can help drive the business forward, who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be. #LI-CJ1 The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do your best to keep your work and life in balance. Whether that’s working reduced contracted hours, working your hours over a shorter period or utilising our 'how we work' framework. Everyone has an immediate right to request a flexible arrangement through our flexible working policy.

Read more about our approach to flexible working.