Tax Manager - Reward Advisory Services in Reading

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. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile.

Our Reward Advisory Services (RAS) team forms a crucial part of our Employer Solutions offering - working closely with clients to design and implement the right employee incentive arrangements for a wide range of private AIM and FTSE listed companies. To fully grow our RAS practice we will need specialist practitioners on the ground supported by the national RAS practice and local stakeholders. We are happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares; we will support you to balance your work and life.

As a Tax Manager in our Reward Advisory Services team you will:

• Work primarily with mid-market clients, providing highly technical reward advice in a commercial and practical context.
• Deliver equity reward projects, and implementation of share plans, and specialist tax support on transactions.
• Be part of the national Reward Advisory Services (RAS) service line, within the wider Employer Solutions team incorporating Employment Tax and Global Mobility Services.
• Manage graduates and trainees and help with their development.
• Support our Partners and Directors through proactively targeting and developing new clients as well as leading client engagements.
• Take responsibility for managing client accounts and lead on day-to-day client relationships.

Joining us as a Manager, the minimum criteria you will need is tax experience within Equity Reward. You will have a professional qualification (CTA / ATT / ACA) or equivalent, or be a qualified lawyer. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we will help you develop along the way:

• Technical expertise designing and implementing employee incentive plans.
• An excellent record of client service and an ability to manage your time efficiently working to tight deadlines.
• A proactive approach to the management of client projects including taking responsibility for billing and fee management.
• Experience of business development or a desire to develop the relevant skills.
• Document implementation (drafting), and/or modelling skills.

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people. We never settle for what is easy; we look beyond to deliver the right thing for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realize their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you will interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you are with outside of work matter; that’s why we are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we will always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. 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, you will be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

We are 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.