Transactions Tax Associate Director

Grant Thornton UK; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent advisory firm in Leeds is seeking an Associate Director for their Transaction Advisory Services Tax team. The role involves providing tax structuring advice, leading client discussions, and managing relationships throughout the deal lifecycle. Ideal candidates are qualified chartered accountants or tax advisers with UK tax expertise and project management experience. The firm offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Tailored development programmes

Flexible holidays

Pension and life assurance

Private medical and health benefits

Discounts and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in UK tax practices.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet deadlines.
• Experience advising on technical tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax structuring advice and undertake tax due diligence.
• Lead discussions with clients and manage relationships.
• Prepare and review structuring reports considering tax implications.

Skills

UK corporation tax compliance and/or M&A experience

Proven client handling and project management experience

Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Education

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

Job description

Overview

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. 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 are on an ambitious journey to move from great to exceptional. We need the best people to help us achieve our potential and redefine what our industry looks like and what you want from your career.

Role

Our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Tax team is structured to provide the full spectrum of tax services to private equity across funds, deals and portfolio companies on a wide scope of transactional work both domestically and internationally. We are leading advisers to mid-market private equity firms and large acquisitive corporates with deal values from a few million to over a billion. We support clients throughout the entire deal lifecycle, from initial proposals and offer terms, undertaking due diligence and advice on the acquisition structure through to completion and post-deal advice.

We work with businesses across sectors from technology and gaming to care homes, art galleries, travel and retail. This is a fast-moving and exciting environment. It is technically led with a focus on service, so this role will involve technical tax application, extensive client interaction and strong interpersonal and organisational skills. TAS Tax is a small, tightly-knit team with strong growth; you will have opportunities to take on responsibility and develop as the team expands. We are looking for bright and enthusiastic individuals who are looking to step up into an Associate Director role and pursue a career in M&A tax. We’re open to flexible working arrangements and will support you to balance work, study and life when possible.

What the role involves

As Associate Director in the TAS Tax team, you will provide tax structuring advice and undertake tax due diligence on buy-side and sell-side transactions for private equity and corporate clients. You may also have the opportunity to work on public company transactions, primarily on AIM and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. If you enjoy working on a variety of projects and sectors, you’ll fit right in. Here are some things you can expect from a role in TAS Tax:

• Lead discussions with and present findings to clients and legal advisers, and manage relationships with the target’s management team.
• Lead collaboration with FDD and SPA Advisory teams to ensure work aligns with theirs.
• Lead due diligence meetings with the target business, oversee analysis and review reports to ensure accuracy before final review by the partner/director.
• Prepare and review structuring reports based on proposed acquisition structure, considering key tax implications in line with commercial requirements.
• Involve yourself in all aspects of the transaction, including reviewing forecast models and funds flows and considering legal documentation with the support of the team.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive opportunities across TAS, Corporate Finance and GT’s international member firms.
• Work with external contacts within private equity funds, corporate clients, law firms and intermediaries to drive business development.
• Participate in business development, researching and preparing proposals to win new work and contributing to client presentations.
• Manage project budgets, ensure timely invoicing and debt collection, and keep debtors to a minimum.
• Produce well-supported technical research using legislation, tax authority guidance and firm resources.
• Contribute to ongoing training and development of the team.

Knowing you’re right for us

The ideal candidate will be a qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser (ACA, CA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent) with a solid grounding in UK tax practices. The following skills are desirable, but not mandatory in full; we will help you develop where needed:

• UK corporation tax compliance and/or M&A experience
• Exposure to transfer pricing, R&D, VAT, employment taxes, stamp duty, share transactions or share option schemes
• Proven client handling and project management experience, with ability to build and sustain relationships
• Experience of advising on technical tax matters
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables, prioritise, and meet deadlines
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills for client and target documentation

Knowing we’re right for you

The culture at Grant Thornton is defined by an inclusive environment where people flourish. We value what sets you apart and aim to enable everyone to perform at their best. Our values underpin daily behaviours and decisions, alongside a drive to do the right thing. We seek people who align with our values and are purposefully driven, curious and candid but kind. You can learn more about our values in practice here (removed link in this refined version).

In addition to a competitive salary and rewards package, you’ll also receive:

• Tailored development programmes and access to coaching
• Flexible holidays to celebrate important days
• Benefits including pension, life assurance, private medical, and health benefits
• Access to discounts, gym memberships, and financial advice

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How we work

We operate with a trust-based approach, offering flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results for clients while helping you balance work and life. We’re open to flexible working options for all roles. We look for people who want to contribute, bring fresh ideas, and go beyond expectations. It’s how it should be.