Transactions Tax Associate Director - Private Equity

Grant Thornton UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Transaction Tax & Private Equity Associate Director to join their Private Equity tax team. The role involves advising clients on tax issues, managing a team, and providing innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification and experience with private equity-backed businesses. Flexible working arrangements are available, and the company offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Tailored development programs and coaching

Flexible holidays

Pension

Life assurance

Private medical

Holiday purchase

Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum professional qualification with post-qualification experience.
• Experience with PE-backed businesses and transaction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on tax issues and manage a team of tax specialists.
• Participate in client meetings and provide high-quality tax advice.
• Lead pitches and proposals to grow the business.

Skills

Adaptability

Curiosity

Proactive Approach

Education

CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Transaction Tax & Private Equity Associate Director

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Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

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

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

We are open to 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:

• Advise a broad range of clients on various tax issues, including compliance and advisory projects.
• Support Directors and Partners by managing and developing a team of knowledgeable tax specialists servicing portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle.
• Participate actively in client meetings, confidently addressing client queries.
• Build trust and respect by providing high-quality, accurate tax advice, and meeting expectations and deadlines.
• Support the development of junior team members, understanding their career goals, and assisting in their growth.
• Provide innovative solutions to client tax issues proactively and reactively, including exit strategies and cross-selling opportunities within the GT network.
• Lead on pitches and proposals, actively growing the business by showcasing our capabilities to clients and prospects.

Knowing you’re right for us

We have ambitious growth targets and seek driven, ambitious individuals. In changing markets, adaptability, curiosity, and a proactive approach are essential.

Minimum requirements 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 and/or tax structuring), supervising teams, managing large portfolios, business development, and a desire to deepen your knowledge of our services.

Knowing we’re right for you

Our inclusive culture values individual qualities that help us perform at our best. Our values—purposefulness, curiosity, candor, and kindness—guide our daily actions.

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, we offer:

• Tailored development programs and coaching
• Flexible holidays
• Benefits such as pension, life assurance, private medical, holiday purchase, and discounts

Visit our benefits section for more details.

How We Work

Our trust-based, flexible working approach allows you to balance work and personal life. We encourage contributions, fresh ideas, and exceeding expectations, fostering a culture of doing what’s right for the firm, clients, and colleagues.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Consulting
• Industries: Accounting

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