Transactions Tax Associate Director - Private Equity

GRANT THORNTON-1; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tax sector is seeking an Associate Director for their Private Equity tax team. This role involves advising clients, managing a team, and providing innovative tax solutions. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification and experience with private equity-backed businesses. The company offers a flexible working environment and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Holidays

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Gym Memberships

Financial Advice

Qualifications

• Professional qualification with post-qualification experience.
• Experience managing a portfolio of private equity-backed businesses.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Adaptability

Curiosity

Proactive Approach

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Job ID: R

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, comprising over 76,000 professionals in more than 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers committed to quality, inclusion, and integrity. We bring diverse experiences to our clients, delivering personalized, proactive, and agile services. That's Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON'T BREAK ITSELF.

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

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

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

A look into the role

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

1. Advise a broad 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 private equity investment lifecycle.
3. Participate actively in client meetings, providing clear and confident responses to queries.
4. Build trust and respect by delivering high-quality tax advice accurately, meeting expectations and deadlines.
5. Develop junior team members, understanding their career aspirations and supporting their growth.
6. Provide innovative solutions to client tax issues, proactively preparing for exits and cross-selling services within the GT network.
7. Lead on pitches and proposals, actively growing the business by showcasing our capabilities to clients and prospects.

Knowing you're right for us

We aim for ambitious growth and seek individuals with drive and ambition. In changing markets, adaptability, curiosity, and a proactive approach are essential.

The minimum requirements for this role include a professional qualification (CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with post-qualification experience and confidence managing a portfolio of private equity-backed businesses.

Preferred skills include experience with PE-backed businesses, transaction experience (due diligence or tax structuring), supervision in a tax environment, managing large client portfolios, business development skills, and a desire to deepen knowledge of our services.

Knowing we're right for you

Our inclusive culture and core values set us apart. We value individuality, purpose-driven attitudes, curiosity, and kindness. Our benefits include tailored development programs, flexible holidays, pension, life assurance, private medical insurance, discounts, gym memberships, and financial advice. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

How we work

We foster a trust-based, flexible working environment, allowing you to balance work and personal life. We seek proactive individuals who want to contribute, innovate, and uphold integrity—doing what's right for the firm, clients, colleagues, and themselves. That's how it should be.