Tax Associate Director - Transactions focus

Grant Thornton UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm as an Associate Director in Private Advisory Tax, delivering expert advice on complex transactions and tax structuring for mid-market businesses. In this role, you will lead client engagements, develop junior team members, and work in a culture that values diversity, integrity, and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for personal development

Inclusive and diverse culture

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification includes CTA, ACA, or ACCA.
• Experience advising on complex tax matters.
• Interest in professional development for self and others.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert tax advice to mid-market businesses.
• Lead client engagements and coordinate with tax teams.
• Deliver high-quality tax advice accurately and on time.

Skills

Tax structuring

Client engagement

Business development

Education

CTA / ACA / ACCA qualification

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, comprising over 76,000 professionals in more than 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity. Globally, we bring diverse experiences to our clients, offering a better, personal, proactive, and agile service. That's Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF

This is an exciting opportunity to join the GT tax team that focuses on advising businesses and their owners on significant transactions.

This is an advisory-only role, with no compliance involved.

You will work on a variety of interesting projects, such as tax structuring for trade sales, private equity investments, management buyouts, initial public offerings, carve-outs/demergers, and related planning.

This role may suit you if you have some experience advising shareholders and their companies on transactions, whether from a corporate or private client tax background (we have team members from both backgrounds).

You will benefit from working with approachable, friendly colleagues in a supportive culture. Our team maintains this culture while delivering exceptional client service through technical excellence and a practical, commercial approach.

The role is within our GT Private South & London team, covering transactions as mentioned and traditional private client advice for high-net-worth individuals. There is flexibility to work across both areas if interested.

About the role

As an Associate Director in our Private Advisory Tax team, you will:

• Provide expert tax advice to mid-market businesses and their shareholders
• Advise on tax implications and structuring of acquisitions, disposals, and business separations
• Build trust with clients by delivering high-quality tax advice accurately and on time
• Lead client engagements and act as the primary contact, coordinating with the Private and wider Tax teams
• Develop and support junior team members, understanding their career goals
• Participate actively in client meetings, confidently addressing queries
• Offer innovative solutions to clients' tax issues proactively and cross-sell other services within the GT network

Candidate criteria

Minimum requirements include:

• A professional qualification (CTA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
• Confidence advising on complex tax matters, including transactions
• Interest in developing yourself and others

Preferred skills (not mandatory) include:

• Building your profile externally
• Business development and proposal writing experience

Our culture and benefits

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can perform at their best and reach their potential. Our open culture encourages interaction with leaders who care about your contributions and well-being. We support flexible working arrangements, including a minimum of two days in the office per week, to help balance work and life.

Beyond work, we support your passions and personal development, aiming to create a fulfilling and balanced life for our team members.

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