Tax Associate Director - Transactions focus

Grant Thornton UK; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is looking for an Associate Director to join its Private Advisory Tax team. This role focuses on delivering expert tax advice on significant business transactions and offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and flexible work environment. Ideal candidates will have a professional tax qualification and experience in advising on complex tax matters, supporting both client and team development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for personal and professional pursuits

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in tax (CTA / ACA / ACCA).
• Experience with complex tax matters, especially transactions.
• Interest in personal and team development.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert tax advice to mid-market businesses.
• Advise on tax implications of acquisitions and disposals.
• Lead client meetings and coordinate with tax teams.

Skills

Business Development

Client Engagement

Innovative Solutions

Education

CTA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent

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 offer our clients a unique experience—personal, proactive, and agile—delivering expertise that goes beyond expectations.

Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF

This is an exciting opportunity to join the GT tax team focusing 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, 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, whether from a corporate or private client tax background.

You will benefit from working with approachable, friendly colleagues in a supportive culture that maintains high standards of client service, technical excellence, and a practical, commercial approach.

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

Role Overview

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

• Provide expert tax advice to mid-market businesses and shareholders
• Advise on tax implications and structuring of acquisitions, disposals, and business separations
• Build trust with clients by delivering high-quality advice on time and accurately
• Lead client engagements and coordinate with the Private and wider Tax teams
• Support and develop junior team members
• Lead client meetings, providing clear and confident responses
• Offer innovative solutions to tax issues and identify cross-selling opportunities within the GT network

Candidate Requirements

The minimum criteria to join as an Associate Director are:

• A professional qualification (CTA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
• Experience advising clients on complex tax matters, including transactions
• A strong interest in personal and team development

Additional skills that are a plus include:

• Building your profile and the firm's reputation externally
• Business development and proposal writing experience

Why Join Us

At Grant Thornton, we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive culture where everyone's contributions are valued. Our open culture encourages interaction with leaders who care about your growth and well-being. We support flexible working arrangements, including a minimum of two days in the office per week, to help you balance work and personal life.

Beyond the Job

We believe life extends beyond work. We offer flexible working options to support your personal and professional pursuits, and we seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and uphold integrity for the benefit of our clients, colleagues, and themselves.

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