Group Tax Director

Alternatively, Grant Thornton At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry.

Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership.

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With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential.

And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

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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.

We are a leading UK accountancy and advisory firm, committed to building the firm where the best people choose to work.

Our people are our greatest asset and investing in how they grow, develop and lead is central to our strategy.

As the Group Tax Director, you will own the firm’s tax strategy, structuring and compliance at UK Topco and firmwide level, including oversight of tax risk arising from the group’s private equity ownership structure and growing international footprint.

You will lead on firmwide tax strategy, HMRC relationship management and partnership tax, reporting to the Finance Director.

Protecting the firm’s tax position sits at the centre of everything we do in Tax, and you will be the driving force behind the strategy, compliance and relationships that keep the group tax-efficient and resilient as it grows.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role Report to the Group Finance Director, the role drives significant value for the firm by protecting its tax position and enhancing the tax strategy, structuring and compliance capability that is critical to the firm's stability and growth.

Develop the firm's Direct and Indirect tax strategy, structuring and compliance in conjunction with the Finance Director.

Own UK Topco and firmwide tax compliance, maintaining oversight of tax risk arising from the group's private equity ownership structure and evolving international entity footprint Work with local finance teams to understand local tax compliance for individual group entities, including international tax implications Assess international tax matters such as transfer pricing, permanent establishment, tax residence and cross-border withholding taxes Liaise with external advisors for support on complex technical areas.

Oversee the existing partnership tax and accounting teams, helping optimise partner/partnership tax compliance and partnership accounting processes.

Review key accounting relating to tax and partner accounts.

Own all tax matters for audit and statutory accounts reporting.

Develop tax KPIs for internal and Board reporting.

Propose approaches to manage tax risk, working with the Finance Director to secure support and implement agreed actions.

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