Tax Placement: Fast-Track to Future Leadership

Grant Thornton (UK); Park Central; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Income protection

Private medical cover

Pension

Discount shopping gateway

Bike4work scheme

Additional health benefits

Job summary

Grant Thornton (UK) is recruiting for a Tax trainee role with a market-leading starting salary of £29,000 and a comprehensive benefits package. You’ll access cutting-edge AI tools from day one, receive structured learning aligned to a future Partner, and gain meaningful client interaction that accelerates your career.

You’ll be immersed in responsibilities across multiple tax teams, building a broad knowledge base while developing professional judgement and client-facing skills in a fast-growing

Qualifications

• Commercial curiosity – genuine interest in clients’ businesses and identifying value opportunities.
• A digital explorer's mindset – curiosity for digital tools and data to find smarter solutions.
• Adaptability – embrace change, ask good questions and learn quickly when challenged.
• Strong problem-solving – critical thinking, sound judgement and attention to detail on real work.
• Collaborative communication – listen well, adapt approach, build trust with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive approach to career – own growth and seek opportunities rather than wait.

Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of clients, from household names to innovative start-ups.
• Build strong client relationships and develop technical expertise in tax.
• Work hands-on from day one: analysing client data and researching positions.
• Tackle real problems, applying tax rules to transactions and scenarios.
• Understand how businesses structure their affairs and how tax influences decisions.
• Get to know our Head of Tax, Hazel Platt.

Skills

Commercial curiosity

Digital explorer mindset

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Collaborative communication

Proactive career development

Job description

Grant Thornton (UK) is recruiting for a Tax trainee role with a market-leading starting salary of £29,000 and a comprehensive benefits package. You’ll access cutting-edge AI tools from day one, receive structured learning aligned to a future Partner, and gain meaningful client interaction that accelerates your career.

You’ll be immersed in responsibilities across multiple tax teams, building a broad knowledge base while developing professional judgement and client-facing skills in a fast-growing