Tax Reporting Associate Director

GRANT THORNTON; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent firm seeks an Associate Director for their tax reporting team in London. This role focuses on delivering high-quality tax audit services while supporting complex corporate tax compliance. Ideal candidates will have a professional tax qualification and strong expertise in UK tax legislation, bringing ambition and adaptability to achieve the firm’s ambitious growth targets.

Benefits

Tailored development programmes

Flexible bank holidays

Pension and life assurance

Access to shopping discounts and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in tax with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of IAS 12 and FRS 102.29.
• Eagerness to develop a specialism in tax reporting.

Responsibilities

• Providing tax audit services to major clients in the public interest market.
• Engaging in business development activities to support tax growth.
• Acting as a key contact for tax reporting and engagement.

Skills

Knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation

Tax accounting knowledge

Experience in tax audits

Relationship management

Supervision in tax environment

Education

Professional qualification (CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

Job ID: R1033273

Job type: Permanent

Time type: Full time

Categories: Tax

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. We aim to provide our clients with a unique experience—personal, proactive, and agile—that goes beyond traditional service delivery.

Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day, our teams assist businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

Our tax reporting team is a nationwide group of professionals focused on delivering high-quality tax audit services to our audit practice, serving both public interest and private capital markets. Team members leverage their specialist tax accounting and reporting expertise to support complex tax reporting and corporate tax compliance projects for our clients.

We are seeking ambitious individuals eager to develop a tax audit and reporting specialization to complement their existing corporate tax knowledge. We support flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours and job shares, to help balance your work and personal life.

Role Overview:

• Collaborate with Partners & Directors to provide tax audit services to some of the firm’s largest clients, focusing on the Public Interest market, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery.
• Engage with complex UK and international tax issues and build relationships with our overseas member firms.
• Deliver tax reporting and complex corporate tax compliance services, supporting broader firm initiatives and advisory projects.
• Serve as a key contact for tax reporting and audit matters, contributing to thought leadership and training on changes in accounting standards.
• Support the operational management of the tax reporting team, including resourcing, training, and quality reviews.
• Participate in business development activities to support growth in audit and tax services.

We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth tailored to your aspirations.

Candidate Profile:

We seek driven professionals with a relevant professional qualification (CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent) and post-qualification experience, interested in developing a tax reporting specialism. Skills that are advantageous include:

• Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation and international concepts
• Familiarity with tax accounting standards such as IAS 12 and FRS 102.29
• Experience in conducting tax audits as a specialist or expert
• Experience working within professional services, managing complex assignments with multiple stakeholders
• Experience reviewing work and supervising team members
• Enthusiasm to deepen knowledge of the firm’s services and capabilities

Our Culture and Benefits:

At Grant Thornton, our inclusive culture and principles guide us. We value purpose-driven, curious, candid, and kind individuals. Our benefits include tailored development programs, flexible holidays, pension, life assurance, private medical insurance, shopping discounts, gym memberships, and financial advice, among others. More details are available in our benefits section.

Working at Grant Thornton:

We promote a trust-based, flexible working environment that prioritizes results and work-life balance. We encourage proactive, innovative contributions and pride ourselves on doing what’s right—for our firm, clients, and team members.