Restructuring Tax Assistant Manager

GRANT THORNTON; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Tax Manager for their Restructuring & Insolvency Tax team. This role is pivotal in helping businesses navigate tax compliance during insolvency, offering a unique opportunity to develop technical knowledge and collaborate with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA or CTA qualified, with strong communication skills and a solid understanding of UK corporate tax. The company promotes a flexible working culture, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while encouraging personal growth and societal impact. Join a team that values integrity and innovation!

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Charity Work Opportunities

Secondments

Support for Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries

Qualifications

• Minimum criteria include ACA/ACCA or CTA qualification or nearing qualification.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax compliance obligations for companies under statutory insolvency.
• Advise on tax implications of transactions involving distressed companies.

Skills

UK Corporate Tax

Business Taxation Compliance

Effective Communication

IT Skills

Numeracy Skills

Understanding of Accounting Principles

Familiarity with UK Insolvency Regime

Ability to Work Independently

Education

ACA/ACCA or CTA Qualified

Near Qualification in ACA/ACCA or CTA

Job description

Job ID: R1034207

Job type: Permanent

Time type: Full time

Categories: Deals Advisory & Consulting

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms, comprising over 76,000 professionals in more than 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity. We bring diverse experiences to our clients worldwide, delivering a better, personal, proactive, and agile experience. That's Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Our teams help businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. In the Restructuring and Insolvency Tax team, this is especially important as we support insolvency practitioners in fulfilling their duties as officers of the court. Responsibilities include preparing tax returns for administrations and liquidations, commenting on tax implications of business, asset, or share sales, and advising on tax-efficient debt refinancing, group reorganizations, and corporate structure simplifications. This role offers variety and fulfillment for an aspiring tax adviser.

We support flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours and job shares, to help balance work and life.

A look into the role

As an Assistant Tax Manager in our Restructuring & Insolvency Tax team, you will:

• Manage tax compliance obligations for companies under formal statutory insolvency appointments, ensuring effective communication and responses to HMRC queries.
• Advise on tax implications of transactions involving distressed or insolvent companies and assist in preparing advisory reports on various tax issues related to insolvency and restructuring.
• Develop technical knowledge through on-the-job learning and training, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to meet role requirements.

Knowing you’re right for us

The minimum criteria include being ACA/ACCA or CTA qualified or nearing qualification, with an understanding of UK corporate tax and strong numeracy and literacy skills. Preferred skills include:

• Experience in business taxation compliance and advisory
• Effective communication with diverse stakeholders
• Strong IT, literacy, and numeracy skills
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Familiarity with UK insolvency regime
• Ability to work independently and eagerness to learn

Knowing we’re right for you

We foster an inclusive culture that values differences and respects colleagues, enabling everyone to perform at their best and reach their potential. Our open culture encourages interaction with leaders who are genuinely interested in you and your contributions. We support bringing your whole self to work and pursuing passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life outside work matters. We offer flexible working options to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Your impact extends beyond your role, including opportunities for secondments, charity work, and supporting entrepreneurs in developing countries. Our values—purposefully driven, actively curious, and candid but kind—guide us in making a positive societal impact.

We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and exceed expectations—proud to do what’s right for our firm, clients, colleagues, and themselves. That’s how it should be.