Transactions Tax Associate Director

Grant Thornton; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax advisory firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Associate Director to provide tax structuring advice and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate will be a qualified chartered accountant with expertise in UK tax practices and M&A. The role includes leading client discussions and overseeing due diligence, along with opportunities for flexible working arrangements and professional development.

Benefits

Tailored development programs

Flexible holidays

Pension

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Shopping discounts

Gym memberships

Financial advice

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in UK tax practices.
• Experience in UK corporation tax compliance and M&A.
• Technical tax advice skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax structuring advice for private equity and corporate clients.
• Lead client discussions and manage relationships.
• Coordinate with FDD and SPA teams and oversee due diligence.

Skills

Client handling

Project management

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

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 advise mid-market private equity firms and large corporates with deal values from a few million to over a billion. We support clients throughout the deal lifecycle, from proposals and due diligence to post-deal advice.

The team works across diverse sectors, including technology, gaming, care, art, travel, and retail. This role involves technical tax application, client interaction, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

We are a small, rapidly growing team offering opportunities for responsibility and development.

We seek enthusiastic individuals aiming for an Associate Director role with an interest in M&A tax.

Flexible working arrangements are considered, including reduced hours and job shares, to help balance work, study, and personal life.

Role Overview

As Associate Director, you will provide tax structuring advice and undertake tax due diligence for private equity and corporate clients, including work on AIM and Main Market transactions.

You will lead client discussions, manage relationships, coordinate with FDD and SPA teams, oversee due diligence, prepare reports, and review legal and financial documentation. Collaboration across teams and with external contacts is essential, as is business development and proposal preparation. You will also manage project budgets and contribute to team training.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser (ACA, CA CTA, ADIT or similar), with a solid grounding in UK tax practices. Experience in UK corporation tax compliance, M&A, and technical tax advice is essential. Skills in client handling, project management, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint are also required.

Our Culture and Benefits

Grant Thornton values an inclusive culture, purpose-driven work, and alignment with our core principles. Benefits include tailored development programs, flexible holidays, pension, life assurance, private medical, shopping discounts, gym memberships, and financial advice.

We promote a trust-based, flexible working environment to support work-life balance. We seek proactive individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and uphold our standards of integrity and excellence.