At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client relationships and oversee corporation tax compliance for diverse businesses.
- Company: Dynamic firm with a focus on growth and client success.
- Benefits: Flexible holidays, competitive pension, health plans, and tailored development programmes.
- Other info: Opportunity to coach junior staff and develop your career in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and make a real impact in the world of corporate tax.
- Qualifications: Qualified ACA, ATT, or CTA with experience in corporate tax roles.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
As an Assistant Manager in the Private Capital Corporate Tax team, you will manage and grow a portfolio of client relationships, primarily owner‑managed businesses, private‑equity backed entities and large groups, while delivering comprehensive corporation tax compliance and advisory services across the central belt.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee annual corporation tax work and specialist claims for a diversified client portfolio.
- Coordinate and supervise junior team members’ work, ensuring quality and compliance with firm standards.
- Lead tax advisory projects, including project financing and transaction advisory, in collaboration with cross‑border and audit teams.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, managing expectations, communication, and business development opportunities.
- Organise the delivery of tax work, solving day‑to‑day client issues and maintaining commercial awareness of client requirements.
- Coach and develop junior staff, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Support pitch and proposal sessions to expand the firm’s client base.
- Maintain flexibility to balance client commitments and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Qualifications
- Qualified ACA, ATT, or CTA and current experience in a corporate tax role.
- Strong, up‑to‑date knowledge of UK corporation tax legislation and international tax concepts.
- Experience reviewing work and supervising staff in a tax environment.
- Evidence of managing corporation tax compliance portfolios and tax accounting or audit of tax.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to develop client relationships.
- Commercial mindset and a clear perception of client needs.
- Flexibility to juggle client commitments and meet deadlines.
Benefits
- Tailored development programmes and access to coaching.
- Flexible bank holidays.
- Competitive pension, life assurance and private medical plans.
- Additional holiday purchasing and health benefits.
- Access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, and financial advice.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Private Capital Tax - Assistant Manager in Birmingham employer: Grant Thornton UK LLP
Grant Thornton UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where Finance Transformation Associate Directors can thrive. With a strong focus on employee development through tailored programmes and coaching, the company fosters a culture of inclusivity and work-life balance, complemented by competitive benefits such as flexible holidays and health perks. Located in a vibrant area, employees have the unique advantage of engaging with industry leaders while contributing to meaningful finance transformation projects that drive lasting change for clients.
