Assistant Private Capital Tax Manager, Grant Thornton UK
Leading UK professional services firm offering audit, tax, and advisory
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Leading UK professional services firm offering audit, tax, and advisory
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make businesses more personal by investing in building relationships.
Role
Who you are
- 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 Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is to be qualified (ACA, ATT, CTA) with experience of working in a corporate tax position
- 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
- Strong, up to date, knowledge of UK corporation tax legislation and international tax concepts
- Experience in reviewing work and supervising staff in a tax environment
- Evidence of managing corporation tax compliance portfolios and tax accounting / audit of tax
- Excellent communication skills in supporting the team grow and deliver on key client accounts
- Be flexible in order to juggle client commitments and meet deadlines
What the job involves
- You will join our growing Private Capital Corporate Tax team and facilitate the continued growth of the tax practice in and across the central belt with a particular focus on the mid-market and OMBs
- We can offer outstanding opportunities to develop and grow the portfolio of business, establish strong relationships with clients and across the firm and contribute to domestic and cross border tax assignments
- The team helps clients to navigate the increasingly complex tax and sector landscape by providing tailored solutions to manage risks today and stay ahead of future changes
- As an Assistant Manager within our Private Capital Corporate Tax team you will:
- You’ll be managing a portfolio of clients consisting of owner-managed businesses, private equity backed and large groups, supporting them on their corporation tax affairs. In addition to the annual corporation tax work and specialist claims, you will also be working on tax advisory projects including project financing and transactions
- You will also be responsible for supervising / reviewing work prepared by junior members of the team, and will (in most cases) report directly to Partners and Directors
- You’ll be a key part of delivering corporate tax compliance services, audit of tax and tax advisory for our clients. You will oversee and manage your own portfolio of clients, including liaising with Audit colleagues where necessary, and other teams – becoming the main point of contact for clients in your portfolio
- You’ll help coach and develop junior members of staff, proactively seek out new business development opportunities and participate in pitch / proposal sessions
- You will be responsible for organising the delivery of tax work and problem solving on a daily basis
- By becoming the key point of contact for your clients, you will have the opportunity to build your internal and external network – giving you the opportunity to build your communication skills and collaborate with others. You will be commercially minded and have a clear perception of client requirements
Our take
Grant Thornton UK is a leading professional services firm that's part of a global network spanning over 150 countries and more than 76,000 people. With 23 offices across the UK and a team of over 5,000, they combine an international reach with deep local insight.
It specialises in audit, tax, and advisory services, but what really sets it apart is its focus on fresh thinking and building strong, personal relationships. From helping CFOs digitise their operations to advising on high-stakes mergers and acquisitions, Grant Thornton works across a wide range of industries to tackle complex challenges and unlock real progress.
Recently, the company has doubled down on its growth, welcoming hundreds of new trainees, launching digital-first roles, and promoting key talent into leadership. With investments in technology and talent development, it's building future-ready teams for clients and pushing into new markets.
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Company benefits
- Life cover
- Income protection
- Matched pension
- Private medical, including anytime access to Doctor@Hand and Stronger Minds
- Professional subscriptions
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
Leadership
Malcolm Gomersall
(CEO)Malcolm has been at Grant Thornton since 2001, holding various roles including Office/Regional Managing Partner and Business Unit Leader. And he became CEO of the company in 2024.
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