Corporate Tax Associate Director

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 professionals in over 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity. Globally, we bring diverse experiences to our clients, delivering a better, more personalized, proactive, and agile service.

Every day, our teams help businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Our Private Capital corporate tax team specializes in serving entrepreneurial businesses—focusing on the tax affairs of privately owned and private equity-backed companies. These dynamic, entrepreneurial, and often fast-growing businesses rely on us to help navigate complex tax compliance obligations and support various tax advisory projects as they grow, restructure, and consider succession planning. We aim to build strong, trusted adviser relationships by understanding clients’ business and personal goals and helping them achieve these in the most tax-efficient way.

As a member of our Private Capital corporate tax team, you will work with a diverse client base, from owner-managed businesses to private equity-backed firms. As an Associate Director, your responsibilities will include:

• Advising clients on various tax issues, including compliance and advisory projects
• Actively participating in client meetings and confidently addressing queries
• Building trust and respect by providing high-quality, accurate tax advice and meeting deadlines
• Leading client work and collaborating with wider tax teams for optimal skill utilization
• Mentoring and developing junior team members, understanding their career aspirations
• Offering innovative solutions to tax issues and proactively identifying cross-selling opportunities
• Leading pitches and proposals, growing the business by demonstrating our capabilities to clients and prospects

To join us as an Associate Director, you need a professional qualification (CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with post-qualification experience and confidence managing a portfolio of entrepreneurial clients. Preferred skills include:

• Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation and international concepts
• Experience reviewing work and supervising in a tax environment
• Background in professional services
• Experience managing a large tax client portfolio
• Business development skills
• Willingness to deepen knowledge of the firm’s services and capabilities

At Grant Thornton, we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive culture that values individual contributions. We support flexible working and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Our culture promotes interaction with leaders who are genuinely interested in your growth and well-being.

We believe life extends beyond work. We support flexible working options and aim to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Your impact can go beyond your day-to-day role—through secondments, charity fundraising, or supporting entrepreneurs worldwide. Our core values—Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect, and Responsibility—guide everything we do. We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and exceed expectations—people committed to doing what’s right for our firm, clients, colleagues, and themselves.