M&A Tax, Associate Director

Grant Thornton UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Support for work-life balance

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is looking for an Associate Director in the TAS Tax team to provide tax structuring advice and conduct due diligence for private equity and corporate clients. You will lead discussions with clients, manage relationships, and prepare structuring reports based on acquisition structures.

The ideal candidate is a qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser, with strong expertise in UK tax practices, client handling, and project management. An inclusive culture and opportunities for flexible working are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong background in UK corporation tax compliance and/or M&A.
• Exposure to transfer pricing, R&D, VAT, employment taxes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax structuring advice for transactions.
• Lead due diligence meetings and analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive business development.

Skills

UK tax practices

Client handling

Project management

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser (ACA, CA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent)

Job description

Alternatively, Grant Thornton
At Grant Thornton we do things differently – looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative. With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we’re on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential.

A look into the role

• As Associate Director in the TAS Tax team, you will provide tax structuring advice and will undertake tax due diligence on both buy‑side and sell‑side transactions for private equity and corporate clients.
• You will be leading discussions with and presenting findings to clients and legal advisers as well as managing the relationship with the target’s management team.
• You will take a lead in working alongside FDD and SPA Advisory teams as a Transaction Advisory Services professional to ensure that your work goes hand in hand with theirs.
• You will be responsible for leading due diligence meetings with the target business, overseeing the due diligence analysis and reviewing reports to ensure they have been accurately and robustly prepared ahead of final review by the partner/director.
• You will prepare and review structuring reports based on the proposed acquisition structure, considering the key tax implications in line with the commercial requirements of the transaction.
• You will be involved in all other aspects of the transaction, including reviewing forecast models, funds flows and considering legal documentation with the support of an exceptional team.
• Collaborating with other stakeholders is vital in a TAS Tax role, and you will be encouraged to establish a strong internal network to drive opportunities across TAS, Corporate Finance and GT’s international member firms.
• You’ll be working closely with external key contacts within private equity funds, corporate clients, law firms and intermediaries to drive business development across the team.
• You will be involved in business development, researching and preparing proposals to win new work and taking part in presentations to prospective clients.
• You will manage project budgets, ensuring bills are raised accurately and promptly, fees are collected in a timely manner and debtors kept to a minimum.
• You will demonstrate an ability to produce a well‑supported piece of technical research using legislation, guidance issued by tax authorities and/or the firm’s technical resources.
• You will be responsible for ongoing training and development of your team.

Knowing you’re right for us

• Qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser (ACA, CA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent as a minimum criteria) and a good grounding in UK tax practices.
• UK corporation tax compliance and/or M&A experience.
• Exposure to other tax issues – transfer pricing, R&D, VAT, employment taxes, stamp duty, share transactions/share option schemes.
• Proven experience in client handling and project management, building and sustaining relationships.
• Experience of advising on technical tax matters is essential.
• Demonstrable experience of managing multiple deliverables, showing prioritisation skills and meeting deadlines within an expected timeframe.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills to prepare client and target documentation.

Beyond the job

We are happy to discuss flexible working and are open to reduced hours and job shares. While project‑based hours can be varied and at times intense, we support you to balance work, study and life.