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About the Role

Grant Thornton’s Alternative Funds tax team provides tax advisory, transactions and compliance services to alternative fund managers across all asset classes. The team sits within the wider Financial Services Tax team and is looking for an experienced Associate Director to join their London office. This role offers the opportunity to work on domestic and international structuring, transactions, and UK tax compliance and advisory matters.

Responsibilities

Managing the full suite of tax compliance and advisory services for asset managers and the funds they manage, across the entire investment lifecycle.
Handling fund structuring, structuring carried interest arrangements, structuring the investment and divestment of assets, and ongoing tax compliance and investor reporting.
Building out the practice by working alongside the partner group and developing strong client relationships.
Taking ownership of providing highly technical tax advice to asset managers and their funds throughout the investment lifecycle, including transaction and tax structuring support.
Delivering partnership tax and corporate tax compliance services to asset management businesses, ensuring tax reporting obligations and compliance deadlines are met.
Assisting with investor reporting to enable clients to effectively communicate taxable results to their individual investors.
Developing and leading a diverse client portfolio, ensuring a high level of client service.
Working closely with colleagues across Grant Thornton’s tax practice, Financial Services Industry, and international network to identify opportunities.
Actively contributing to business development activities by proactively managing existing relationships and pitching work to new clients.
Proactively training and developing more junior members of the team, including through bespoke training sessions.
Having a thorough understanding and adhering to the firm’s risk management and quality procedures.

Requirements

Professional qualification (CTA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent).
Confidence in managing a portfolio of clients.
Strong tax technical skills and an interest in the financial services sector.
Mix of corporate and partnership tax compliance experience.
A track record of leading projects, with a focus on accountability, high quality and timely delivery.
Self-motivated and strong team player.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Familiarity with Alpha tax, CCH personal tax, Power BI, Microsoft Office, and other relevant software.
Experience of coaching and developing more junior team members.

Skills

Tax advisory
Tax transactions
Tax compliance
UK tax compliance
UK tax advisory
Fund structuring
Structuring carried interest arrangements
Investment structuring
Divestment structuring
Investor reporting
Business development
Client relationship management
Technical expertise
Commercial approach
Agile approach
Interpersonal skills
Oral communication skills
Written communication skills
Coaching
Team development

Location

London

Work Type

Flexible working
Reduced hours
Job shares

Experience Level

Associate Director
Experienced

Education Level

Professional qualification (CTA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent)

Benefits

Work life balance
Real opportunity
Inclusive culture
Flexible working options
Support to balance work and life
Secondments
Fundraising for local charities
Investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world

About the Company

Grant Thornton provides audit, tax and advisory services, empowering clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership.
The firm empowers its people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture, and work-life balance.
With over 5,000 people in the UK and a presence in 150 global markets, Grant Thornton is on an ambitious journey from great to exceptional.
The culture thrives on the contributions of all people, never settling for what is easy, and looking beyond to deliver the right thing for everyone.
Building an inclusive culture where difference is valued and colleagues are respected helps people perform at their best and realize their potential.
The open and accessible culture means interaction with leaders who are interested in employees and their contributions.
The firm values what sets individuals apart, giving them the freedom to bring their whole selves to work and pursue their passions.
Life is more than work; the things people do and the people they are with outside of work matter.
The impact made can go far beyond the day job.
The drive to do the right thing runs through every move, grounded in the firm’s values: purposefully driven, actively curious, and candid but kind.
Looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas, and go beyond expectations.