Transactions Tax Associate Director - Sell-side

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

Job summary

A leading financial advisory firm in Gatwick is seeking an Associate Director in Transactions Tax to provide advice on sell-side transactions and mentor junior staff. Ideal candidates will be ACA, CTA, or ATT qualified with project management experience. The role promotes flexible working arrangements and includes tailored development programs, pension, health benefits, and more.

Benefits

Tailored development programs

Flexible bank holidays

Pension

Private medical

Shopping discounts

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience supporting deals at Manager level or above.
• Ambitious, adaptable individuals sought.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, pragmatic advice to businesses at all transaction stages.
• Support and mentor junior staff to ensure high-quality work.
• Ensure smooth and timely deal processes.

Skills

Qualified (ACA, CTA, ATT)

Experience in sell-side transactions

Project management skills

Ability to mentor junior staff

Job description

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Transactions Tax Associate Director - Sell-side, Gatwick

Location: Gatwick, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b179f04c5d96

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description

Job Description

Our Sell-side Transactions Tax team advises shareholders and their companies throughout the lifespan of a transaction, helping them maximize after-tax sales proceeds and manage tax risks. We focus on privately owned and private equity-backed companies, supporting them through complex tax compliance and advisory projects as they grow, restructure, and consider succession planning.

We build trusted adviser relationships by understanding clients’ business and personal goals and helping them achieve these in a tax-efficient manner.

Our wider national tax practice includes corporate, multinational, and specialist services such as innovation tax, employment taxes, VAT, and real estate, supporting our Private Capital clients.

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

Role Overview

As an Associate Director, you will:

• Provide proactive, pragmatic advice to businesses and shareholders at all transaction stages
• Support and mentor junior staff to ensure high-quality work
• Approach risk thoughtfully, consulting leadership when needed
• Ensure smooth and timely deal processes, assisting clients with arising issues
• Apply technical expertise to deliver pragmatic, commercial advice

Candidate Profile

We seek ambitious, adaptable individuals with the following minimum criteria:

• Qualified (ACA, CTA, ATT) with experience supporting deals at Manager level or above
• Experience in sell-side transactions; buy-side experience is a plus
• Project management skills with limited supervision
• Ability to mentor junior staff

Our Culture and Benefits

We pride ourselves on an inclusive culture that fosters growth. We value purposefulness, curiosity, and candor combined with kindness.

Benefits include:

• Tailored development programs and coaching
• Flexible bank holidays
• Pension, life assurance, private medical, holiday purchasing, health benefits
• Shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice

We support flexible working to help you balance work and life.

Working at Grant Thornton

Our trust-based approach emphasizes flexibility, responsibility, and results. We seek proactive individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and uphold our values. Join us and help drive our success forward.