Transactions Tax Associate Director

Grant Thornton; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Manchester is seeking an Associate Director for its TAS Tax team. You will provide tax structuring advice, manage due diligence, and interact with clients and legal advisors. The ideal candidate is a qualified chartered accountant with M&A experience and strong tax knowledge. This role offers a supportive work environment, flexible working arrangements, and substantial professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Tailored development programs

Flexible holidays

Pension

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Various discounts and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of UK tax practices.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet deadlines.
• Experience advising on technical tax issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax structuring advice and conduct tax due diligence.
• Lead discussions with clients and legal advisors.
• Manage relationships with target management teams.

Skills

UK corporation tax compliance

M&A experience

Knowledge of transfer pricing

Knowledge of R&D

Knowledge of VAT

Client handling experience

Project management

Strong Excel skills

Strong PowerPoint skills

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

Our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Tax team is structured to provide the full spectrum of tax services to private equity, covering funds, deals, and portfolio companies on a wide scope of transactional work both domestically and internationally.

We advise 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 proposal and due diligence to completion and post-deal advice.

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

The TAS Tax team is small, close-knit, and experiencing significant growth. As part of the team, you will have opportunities to take on responsibility and develop professionally.

We seek enthusiastic individuals aiming to progress into an Associate Director role with an interest 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 the TAS Tax team, you will provide tax structuring advice and conduct tax due diligence on buy-side and sell-side 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 teams, and collaborate with FDD and SPA advisory teams to ensure cohesive project execution.

Your responsibilities include leading due diligence meetings, overseeing analysis, reviewing reports, and preparing structuring reports considering key tax implications aligned with commercial objectives.

You will also review financial models, legal documentation, and work closely with external contacts to drive business development. Managing project budgets and ensuring timely billing and collection are part of your duties. Additionally, you will produce technical research and oversee team training and development.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser (ACA, CA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent) with a solid understanding of UK tax practices. Relevant skills include:

• UK corporation tax compliance and M&A experience
• Knowledge of transfer pricing, R&D, VAT, employment taxes, stamp duty, and share transactions
• Client handling and project management experience
• Advising on technical tax issues
• Managing multiple deliverables and meeting deadlines
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Our Culture and Benefits

Grant Thornton is known for its inclusive culture and supportive environment. We value purpose-driven, curious, candid, and kind individuals. Benefits include tailored development programs, flexible holidays, pension, life assurance, private medical insurance, and various discounts and wellness benefits.

We promote a trust-based, flexible working environment that supports work-life balance. We encourage proactive contributors who want to make a positive impact and grow with us.