Transfer Pricing Associate Director

Grant Thornton UK; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Development programmes

Competitive salary

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is seeking an Associate Director to lead a skilled Transfer Pricing team, delivering high‑quality advice to multinational clients. You will mentor staff, manage complex engagements and help shape client strategies across industries.

The role emphasises business development, project leadership, and maintaining strong client relationships while upholding the firm’s values and integrity. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• ACA, CTA or ATT qualification with demonstrable experience at Manager level or above.
• Ability to lead and develop a team of tax specialists and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support Partners and Directors by managing and developing a team of tax specialists and coaching team members.
• Implement business plans and generate new business opportunities for the firm.
• Build and manage internal and external networks to win fee opportunities and support pitches.
• Lead on assignments where appropriate or support Directors/Partners in this role.
• Manage and deliver a portfolio of client relationships with strong service delivery.
• Invest in personal development and achieve objectives across scorecards.
• Act with integrity and in line with the firm's values.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Developing others

Project management

Education

ACA/CTA/ATT qualification

Job description

Alternatively, Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day our teams help private, mid-market and large businesses to do what is right and achieve their goals.

Our team focuses on advising multinational businesses, operating in various industry verticals, on all transfer pricing related matters. We support our clients throughout the entire transfer pricing life cycle, from design to implementation, compliance & documentation, and audit defence.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role

As an Associate Director within our Transfer pricing team, you will:

• Be responsible for supporting the Partners and Directors by managing and developing a team of high calibre, knowledgeable tax specialists, playing an active part in the coaching and development of the team to deliver on individual and team objectives


• Support Directors and Partners by implementing business plans and generating new business opportunities for the firm


• Build and manages a focused internal and external network to generate fee winning opportunities in their business area and for the wider firm with the support of Directors and Partners and supports on pitches


• Act as lead on assignments where appropriate, or supports the Director/Partner in carrying out this role whilst ensuring the team are managed and developed accordingly


• Manage and deliver a portfolio of client relationships, delivering excellent client service with little support from superiors


• Continue to invest in your own development, including working to achieve objectives across the scorecard and obtaining regular feedback


• Acts with integrity and in line with the firms organisational values

Knowing you’re right for us

We’ve set ambitious growth targets for the firm, and we need the right people to help us achieve these. We’re looking for people who will bring ambition and drive to their role. In changing markets, we need to be able to work at pace and be adaptable to change and to be curious, asking questions of ourselves, each other and our clients to ensure we are delivering the services and quality we expect.

Joining us as an Associate Director, the minimum criteria you’ll need is to be qualified (ACA, CTA, ATT) with demonstrable experience at Manager level or above. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• Commercial awareness


• Strategic thinking and business-oriented approach


• Strong communication skills


• Strong analytical abilities


• Eagerness to learn and develop self and others


• Experience of managing projects day-to-day, with limited supervision from leadership

Knowing we’re right for you

The culture at Grant Thornton is what sets us apart, we’re known for our inclusive culture and creating environments where all our people can flourish. The things that set you apart, we value them, and this helps us all to perform at our best.

Our values are the unwavering principles that shape our daily behaviours and decisions, alongside our drive to do the right thing. We’re looking for people who align with our values and are purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. You can learn more about our values in practice here.

It’s not just about our culture and values, in addition to a competitive salary and reward package, us you’ll also get:

• Tailored development programmes and access to coaching


• Flexible bank holidays – allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you


• Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits


• Any benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice

And more. Visit our benefits section to.

How We Work

We have a trust-based way of working, driven by responsible people who have the best interests of our firm and our clients at heart. Our how we work framework gives flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients, whilst helping you keep a balance between work and life. Life is more than work, the things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles. That is how it should be.

We’re looking for people who can help drive the business forward, who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves.

It’s how it should be.