Transactions Tax Associate Director - Private Equity

GRANT THORNTON; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tax advisory firm in London seeks an Associate Director for their Private Equity tax team. The role involves advising clients, managing a team, and providing innovative tax solutions. Ideal candidates will have a professional qualification and experience in private equity.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits

Access to discounts and health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing a portfolio of private equity-backed businesses.
• Professional qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on tax issues and compliance.
• Manage and develop a team of tax specialists.
• Lead pitches and proposals to grow the business.

Skills

Business Development

Tax Compliance

Advisory Projects

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Job ID: R1033972

Job type: Permanent

Time type: Full time

Categories: Tax

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms, with over 76,000 professionals in more than 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity. We aim to provide our clients with a unique, proactive, and agile experience that goes beyond expectations.

Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day, our teams help businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

As a member of our Private Equity tax team, you will work with various private equity-backed businesses, supporting them from investment through to exit.

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

A look into the role

As an Associate Director in our Private Equity tax team, you will:

1. Advise a diverse range of clients on various tax issues, including compliance and advisory projects.
2. Support Directors and Partners by managing and developing a team of knowledgeable tax specialists servicing portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle.
3. Participate in client meetings, confidently addressing queries.
4. Build trust and respect by delivering high-quality tax advice accurately and on time.
5. Mentor and develop junior team members, understanding their career goals.
6. Provide innovative solutions to client tax issues and proactively support exit readiness and cross-selling opportunities.
7. Lead on pitches and proposals, actively growing the business and demonstrating capabilities to clients and targets.

Knowing you’re right for us

We seek ambitious, driven individuals who can adapt to changing markets and are curious to learn and ask questions to ensure quality service delivery.

Minimum requirements include a professional qualification (CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent) and experience managing a portfolio of private equity-backed businesses.

Preferred skills include experience with PE-backed businesses, transactional experience, supervision in a tax environment, managing large portfolios, business development, and a desire to deepen your knowledge of our services.

Knowing we’re right for you

Our inclusive culture and core values—purposeful, curious, candid, and kind—are central to our identity. We offer tailored development programs, flexible holidays, comprehensive benefits, and access to various discounts and health benefits.

How we work

Our trust-based working model offers flexibility in where, how, and when we work, promoting a healthy work-life balance. We value proactive, innovative contributors who take pride in doing what’s right for the firm, clients, and themselves.