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 businesses and individuals do what is right and achieve their goals. In a world of increasingly complex tax legislation, tax risk management and governance is on the agenda of a wide range of stakeholders — from Government to Boards of Directors. Our clients need to understand how the evolving tax governance landscape impacts their business, and they need advisers who will help them get ahead of it.

As a Tax Risk Management Associate Director within our Tax Controversy and Risk (TCR) team, you will help clients be proactive, improve and provide assurance over the performance of their tax operations — minimising risk both financially and reputationally. Your work will span compliance obligations such as the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offence regimes, as well as advisory work helping clients develop efficient tax controls and processes.

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 Tax Risk Management team, you will:

• Take ownership of interesting and challenging client work, acting as a main point of contact and managing project delivery end-to-end.
• Have hands-on experience across different aspects of tax, working with a variety of clients and projects.
• Guide clients through complex UK tax regimes — from developing best-in-class controls and processes to responding to compliance requirements and informing their risk management.
• Deliver client workshops and training sessions on tax risk management topics.
• Build and manage your own portfolio, supporting clients to meet relevant compliance obligations including the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offence regimes.
• Support on client proposals and pitches, using your technical expertise and specialism to drive a competitive edge for the firm.
• Support Partners and Directors by implementing business plans and generating new business opportunities.
• Build a focused internal and external network, generating fee-winning opportunities for your business area and the wider firm.
• Deliver cross-lines-of-service training to raise awareness of the Tax Risk Management function across the firm.
• Manage the work and performance of junior team members, teaching and guiding them while investing in your own development.
• Act with integrity and in line with our 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 them. We’re looking for people who will bring ambition and drive to their role. In changing markets, we need to work at pace, adapt quickly, and stay curious — asking questions of ourselves, each other and our clients to ensure we’re delivering the quality we expect.

We have a flexible approach to requirements and will consider these alongside your strengths and motivations. It would be great if you have some of the following, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box — we’ll help you develop along the way.

• ATT, CTA (or equivalent) qualification, or an equivalent level of experience in a related field (at least six years).
• Experience managing a varied client portfolio.
• Demonstrable experience working in a tax or tax risk management team (in practice or in industry).
• Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and the tax governance landscape.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical detail into clear, accessible advice for non-tax professionals.
• Strong project management skills and the confidence to manage a number of competing priorities simultaneously.
• The ability to identify areas of risk, carry out effective review and know when to refer upwards.
• Experience leading a project team, delegating, reviewing work and offering constructive feedback to junior colleagues.

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 read more.

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.

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