Transactions Tax Associate Director

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

Job summary

A leading tax advisory firm in Leeds is looking for an Associate Director in TAS Tax. You will provide tax structuring advice, conduct due diligence on transactions, and manage relationships with clients and stakeholders. This role requires a qualified accountant or tax adviser with experience in UK tax practices and strong project management skills. The firm offers flexible working arrangements and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Tailored development programs

Flexible holidays

Pension

Private medical

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in UK tax practices.
• Experience in handling clients is essential.
• Additional skills like transfer pricing and VAT are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax structuring advice.
• Conduct tax due diligence on transactions.
• Manage relationships with target management.

Skills

UK corporation tax

M&A experience

Project management

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Financial models

Job description

Job Description

Our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Tax team is structured to provide the full spectrum of tax services to private equity clients, across funds, deals, and portfolio companies on both domestic and international transactions.

We advise mid-market private equity firms and large corporates with deal values ranging from a few million to over a billion. Our team supports clients throughout the entire deal lifecycle, from initial proposal and due diligence to post-deal advice.

Our work spans various sectors, including technology, gaming, care homes, art galleries, travel, and retail. The environment is fast-paced and technically focused, requiring excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

As part of a growing team, you will have opportunities to take on responsibility and develop your career, especially if you are stepping into an Associate Director role interested in M&A tax.

We support flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours and job sharing, to help balance work, study, and personal life.

Role Overview

As an Associate Director in TAS Tax, you will provide tax structuring advice and conduct tax due diligence on transactions for private equity and corporate clients, including work on AIM and Main Market transactions of the London Stock Exchange.

You will lead discussions with clients and legal advisors, manage relationships with target management, oversee due diligence processes, and review reports for accuracy and robustness. Your responsibilities also include preparing tax structuring reports, reviewing financial models, legal documents, and collaborating across teams and with external stakeholders to drive business development.

You will manage project budgets, ensure timely billing, and contribute to technical research and team development.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser (ACA, CA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent), with a solid grounding in UK tax practices. Experience in UK corporation tax, M&A, and client handling is essential. Additional skills like transfer pricing, R&D, VAT, employment taxes, and share transactions are a plus. Strong project management, communication skills, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint are also required.

Our Culture and Benefits

We value an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our benefits include tailored development programs, flexible holidays, pension, life assurance, private medical, shopping discounts, gym memberships, and financial advice.

Working at Grant Thornton

We promote a trust-based, flexible working environment that supports work-life balance. We seek proactive individuals who want to contribute, innovate, and uphold our values of purpose, curiosity, and candor.