TAS Tax AM

GRANT THORNTON; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and advisory firm in London is seeking Associates/AMs to join their M&A tax team. This role involves providing tax structuring advice and conducting tax due diligence on transactions. Ideal candidates will have UK tax experience and relevant qualifications, with opportunities to work on diverse projects. The firm supports a balanced work-life with a culture that values inclusivity and growth.

Benefits

Support for work-life balance

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Proven UK tax experience, ideally ATT/ACA/CTA qualified.
• Experience managing multiple deliverables and meeting deadlines.
• Technical tax advising experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax structuring advice for clients.
• Lead due diligence meetings and prepare analysis.
• Collaborate with internal tax teams and stakeholders.

Skills

UK tax experience

Corporation tax compliance

Strong Excel skills

PowerPoint skills

Education

ATT/ACA/CTA qualified (or part-qualified)

Job description

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 people 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.

We are looking for bright and enthusiastic Associates/AMs who are interested in gaining some M&A tax experience. We are leading advisers to mid-market private equity firms and large acquisitive corporates with deal values ranging from a few million to over £1 billion. We support our clients throughout the entire deal lifecycle from the initial proposal stage and assisting with offer terms, undertaking due diligence and advice on the acquisition structure through to completion and post-deal advice.

This is a fast-moving and exciting environment. It is technically led but with a keen eye on service, so this role will involve technical tax application, extensive interaction with clients and strong interpersonal and organisational skills. TAS Tax is a tight-knit team of around 35 people and has experienced exceptional growth year on year. We have a strong pipeline and, as part of a growing team, you will have significant opportunities to take on responsibility and develop as the team grows.

Whilst the hours in a project-based environment can be varied and, at times, quite intense, we’ll support you to balance your work, study and life.

A look into the role

As a member of the TAS Tax team, you will provide tax structuring advice and undertake tax due diligence on both buy-side and sell-side transactions for private equity and corporate clients. You may also have the opportunity to work on public company transactions, primarily on AIM and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. We work with businesses across a wide range of sectors—from technology and gaming to care homes, art galleries, travel and retail. If you enjoy working on a broad range of projects and sectors, you’ll fit right in. Here are some things you can expect from a role in TAS Tax:

• You will be a key member of the deals team, supporting senior colleagues in discussions with and presenting findings to clients as well as managing the relationship with the target’s management team.
• You will lead the preparation for and support at due diligence meetings with the target business.
• You will take responsibility for the preparation of much of the due diligence analysis, reviewing data and ensuring the preparation of robust and accurate meeting notes and reports.
• You will prepare structuring reports based on the proposed acquisition structure, considering the key tax implications in line with the commercial requirements of the transaction.
• Collaboration with other stakeholders is vital in a TAS Tax role, and you will be encouraged to build your own connections with colleagues across other internal tax teams (our work brings in specialists covering aspects of corporation tax, VAT, employment taxes and stamp taxes, as well as overseas taxes), TAS and Corporate Finance as well as externally with key intermediary contacts within law firms, banks and private equity firms.
• You will support with the preparation of proposals and support the team in managing project budgets.
• You will demonstrate an ability to produce a well-supported piece of technical research using legislation, guidance issued by tax authorities and/or the firm’s technical resources.
• A day in the life of a transaction tax adviser is varied; you will be responsible for managing your workload and prioritising in line with demands of each project you are working on.

Knowing you’re right for us

The ideal candidate will have UK tax experience and be ATT/ACA/CTA qualified (or part-qualified close to being signed off). 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:

• Corporation tax compliance experience.
• Exposure to other tax issues – transfer pricing, R&D, VAT, employment taxes, stamp duty, share transactions/share option schemes.
• Some experience of advising on technical tax matters would be beneficial.
• Demonstrable experience of managing multiple deliverables, showing prioritisation skills and meeting deadlines within an expected timeframe.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills to prepare client and target documentation.

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—they’re valued. 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

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.