Private Assurance Tax Technician

Grant Thornton UK LLP; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK LLP seeks a Tax Technician for its Private Assurance team, focusing on client tax compliance. The role involves managing client portfolios, preparing tax returns, and building strong client relationships. Successful candidates will have experience in personal tax, good grades in Maths and English, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Study support for ATT qualification

Qualifications

• Experience in Personal Tax required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• ATT qualification (or working towards) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and oversee the tax return process.
• Prepare tax returns and computations for manager review.
• Engage directly with clients and HMRC, providing clear communication.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Education

A-Levels or equivalent

Good grades in Maths and English GCSE

Job description

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

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 a Tax 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 always available.
• You will manage a portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for the management of the tax return process for your clients, under the guidance and support of 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 Technician, the minimum criteria you'll need is experience in 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

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

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, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you'll be giving back to society.

It's that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm's values - purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

We're looking for people 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.

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