Tax Associate Director - Transactions focus

Grant Thornton; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Cardiff is seeking a Tax Advisor to join their team. In this role, you will provide expert tax advice on mid-market transactions, lead client projects, and mentor juniors. The ideal candidate holds a professional tax qualification and has experience with complex tax matters. Flexible working arrangements are supported, fostering a culture of growth and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification required with experience advising on complex tax issues.
• Interest in personal development and contributing to team growth.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert tax advice to mid-market businesses and their shareholders.
• Leading client projects and being the main contact.
• Mentoring and supporting the development of junior team members.

Skills

Experience advising shareholders and their companies on transactions

Advising on complex tax matters

Strong communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Professional qualification (CTA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

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This is an exciting opportunity to join the GT Private South & London Advisory Tax team that focuses on advising businesses and their owners on significant transactions.

This is an advisory-only role; there is no compliance involved.

You will work on a variety of interesting projects, including tax structuring of trade sales, private equity investments, management buyouts, IPOs, carve-outs/demergers, and related planning.

This role may suit you if you have experience advising shareholders and their companies on transactions, regardless of whether your background is primarily corporate or private client tax.

You will benefit from working with a team of approachable, friendly, and supportive colleagues who are dedicated to delivering exceptional client service with technical excellence and a practical, commercial approach.

The role is within our GT Private South & London Advisory Tax team, which handles transactions and traditional private client advice for high-net-worth individuals. There is flexibility for team members to work across both areas.

Role responsibilities include:

1. Providing expert tax advice to mid-market businesses and their shareholders.
2. Advising on tax implications and structuring of acquisitions, disposals, and business separations.
3. Building trust and respect from clients by delivering high-quality advice on time.
4. Leading client projects and being the main contact, coordinating with the wider tax team.
5. Mentoring and supporting the development of junior team members.
6. Leading client meetings and confidently addressing queries.
7. Offering proactive and reactive solutions to clients' tax issues and cross-selling services within the GT network.

Candidate requirements:

1. Professional qualification (CTA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent).
2. Experience advising on complex tax matters and transactions.
3. Interest in personal development and team growth.

Preferred but not essential skills include:

1. Enhancing the firm's profile externally.
2. Business development and proposal writing experience.

Why join us?

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone can perform at their best. Our open culture encourages interaction with leaders committed to your growth. We support flexible working arrangements, including a minimum of two days in the office weekly.

Beyond work

We believe in work-life balance and are open to flexible working options to support your personal and professional life. We seek individuals who contribute, innovate, and uphold integrity for the benefit of clients, colleagues, and themselves.

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