Capital Allowances Associate Director

Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 people in over 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. Our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

In the Capital Allowances team, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding capital allowances claims to our clients. We provide a diverse range of organisations with the advice it takes to unlock the levels of tax reliefs that they should be claiming. We advise companies, real estate funds, global institutional investors, REITs, partnerships and private investors on capital allowances and land remediation relief in the UK, providing support for property transactions, tax structuring, tax compliance and tax due diligence advice. We work in all real estate sectors including commercial, office, student accommodation, healthcare, industrial, logistics, retail and hotels.

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

As an Associate Director within our Capital Allowances team, you will:

• Be a key member of a high performing team with a great deal of tenure within the firm and the sector.
• Take responsibility for developing more junior team members, understanding their career aspirations.
• Work with some of the biggest names in the market on interesting projects, including those with construction costs of up to £350m+ and several portfolio reviews involving 100+ sites.
• Own your own work – we are a team of self-starters and will give you the opportunity to cut your own path within the role.
• Lead from the front when it comes to dealing with clients, delivering work and engaging with the Real Estate and broader Tax teams.
• Be responsible for collating information, assessing, reviewing and issuing reports to clients, liaising with client teams and supporting clients’ needs in relation to capital allowances.
• Participate and lead in business development initiatives and proposal activity.
• Manage your workload and prioritise in line with demands of each project.

Joining us as an Associate Director, the minimum criteria you’ll need:

• RICS / CTA / ACA qualified or equivalent qualification.
• Capital Allowances experience.
• Experience of monitoring junior team members' work and coaching / career development.

Preferably, you’ll also have demonstrable Business Development experience including working collaboratively with Partners and Directors to build relationships on key accounts.

It would be great if you had some of the following skills:

• Tax structuring - helping our clients to buy and sell properties in a tax efficient manner from a capital allowances perspective.
• International capital allowances advice and due diligence services.
• Tax compliance – advising our clients about capital allowances and land remediation relief requirements.
• Working with UK Real Estate Investment Trusts, Unit Trusts and other common types of property investing entities.

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at their best and realise their potential. Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm.

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, which is why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles. The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job, from secondments to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world.

We’re looking for people 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.