Tax Reporting 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 in over 150 countries. We’re 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. That’s Grant Thornton.

Job Description: NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Our tax reporting team is a nationwide group of tax professionals with a focus on providing high quality tax audit services to our audit practice operating in the public interest (and private capital) markets. Team members also use their specialist tax accounting and reporting knowledge to support the wider firm in delivering complex tax reporting and corporate tax compliance assignments to clients. Our tax reporting team is uniquely placed to draw on and provide specialist expertise to meet an ever growing demand for its services and is seeking ambitious individuals wanting to develop a tax audit and reporting specialism to complement their corporate tax knowledge.

A look into the role:

• Work with the Partner
• Be exposed to complex UK and international tax matters and develop relationships with our overseas member firms;
• Provide tax reporting and complex corporate tax compliance services to clients and support the wider firm in related areas and advisory projects;
• Act as a key contact for tax reporting and tax audit matters for the wider firm together with the development of thought leadership and training with respect to changes in accounting standards and related application;
• Provide operational support to the management of the tax reporting team (eg resourcing, training and quality reviews);
• Engage in business development activities supporting our go to market strategy for audit and tax growth;
• Be part of a supportive team with scope to grow and develop your career in a manner that works for you.

Knowing you’re right for us:

We’ve set ambitious growth targets for the firm, and we need the right people to help us achieve these. We’re looking for people who will bring ambition and drive to their role. In changing markets, we need to be able to work at pace and be adaptable to change and to be curious, asking questions of ourselves, each other and our clients to ensure we are delivering the services and quality we expect.

Joining us as an Associate Director, the minimum criteria you’ll need is a professional qualification (CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with post qualification experience, and a desire to build a specialism in tax reporting. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way:

• Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation and a working knowledge of international concepts
• Strong tax accounting knowledge with particular familiarity of IAS 12 and FRS 102.29
• Experience in undertaking tax audits as a tax specialist or tax expert
• Experience working within a professional services environment and be used to building relationships and managing the delivery of complex assignments with multiple stakeholders
• Reviewed work and supervised people in a tax environment
• An eagerness to develop deep knowledge of the firm’s services and capabilities

Knowing we’re right for you:

The culture at Grant Thornton is what sets us apart, we’re known for our inclusive culture and creating environments where all our people can flourish. The things that set you apart, we value them, and this helps us all to perform at our best. Our values are the unwavering principles that shape our daily behaviours and decisions, alongside our drive to do the right thing. We’re looking for people who align with our values and are purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

It’s not just about our culture and values, in addition to a competitive salary and reward package, you’ll also get:

• Tailored development programmes and access to coaching
• Flexible bank holidays – allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you
• Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits
• Access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice
• And more.

How We Work:

We have a trust-based way of working, driven by responsible people who have the best interests of our firm and our clients at heart. Our how we work framework gives flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients, whilst helping you keep a balance between work and life. Life is more than work, the things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

We’re looking for people who can help drive the business forward, 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.