Alternative Funds Tax - Associate Director in City of London

Job Summary

Grant Thornton’s Alternative Funds tax team is looking for an experienced Associate Director to lead tax compliance and advisory services for alternative fund managers across a broad range of asset classes. The role is based in London and involves ownership of client relationships, transaction support, and business development.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly technical tax advice to asset managers and the funds they manage throughout the investment lifecycle, including transaction and tax structuring support.
• Deliver partnership and corporate tax compliance services to asset management businesses, ensuring timely reporting and compliance.
• Assist with investor reporting to enable clients to communicate taxable results to individual investors.
• Develop and manage a diverse client portfolio, maintaining high levels of client service.
• Collaborate with Grant Thornton tax practice, the Financial Services Industry team and the international network to identify new and existing client opportunities.
• Lead business development activities by managing existing relationships and pitching work to new clients.
• Train and develop junior team members, including delivering bespoke training sessions.
• Adhere to the firm’s risk management and quality procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Professional qualification (CTA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in managing a portfolio of clients.

Required Skills

• Strong tax technical skills and interest in the financial services sector.
• Experience with corporate and partnership tax compliance.
• Track record of leading projects with a focus on accountability, high quality and timely delivery.
• Self‑motivated, strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and oral/written communication ability.
• Familiarity with Alpha tax, CCH personal tax, Power BI, Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Experience coaching and developing junior team members.