Tax Manager

At Grant Thornton we do things differently – looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. We provide audit, tax and advisory services, empowering clients through strategic insight, curiosity and genuine partnership. We also empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work‑life balance. With over 5,000 people in the UK and a presence in 150 global markets, we are on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential.

This is an opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like and what you want from your career. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. In the Restructuring and Insolvency Tax team, that is even more important, as we support insolvency practitioners in fulfilling their duties as officers of the court. This can range from the preparation of tax returns for administrations and liquidations, to commenting on the tax implications of business, asset or share sales. Alongside this, we advise extensively on tax‑efficient debt refinancing transactions, group reorganisations and simplification of corporate structures, providing a varied and fulfilling role for an aspiring tax adviser.

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

As a Tax Manager within our Restructuring & Insolvency Tax team, you will:

• Ensure that quality is at the heart of everything you do. This means doing what’s right ahead of what’s easy. The work that you will do has a major impact on our clients and our firm. We pride ourselves on the technical quality of the work that we deliver.
• Be responsible for delivering the tax compliance obligations for companies over which the firm’s insolvency practitioners have taken a formal statutory insolvency appointment. This includes liaising with HMRC to ensure tax compliance is agreed efficiently and effectively.
• Advise on the tax implications of transactions involving distressed or insolvent companies and support senior members of the team in the preparation of advisory reports.
• Be part of a small, specialist tax team that sits alongside the firm’s national restructuring practice, reporting into Associate Directors and Directors. You will be expected to build strong relationships with your immediate tax colleagues and colleagues within the wider Restructuring and Insolvency teams.
• Manage the overall tax compliance process for statutory insolvency appointments, ensuring deadlines are met and that work prepared by junior team members meets the requisite standard.
• Prepare tax advisory reports, ranging from the tax implications of distressed transactions and insolvency appointments to the reorganisation of a company’s debt and/or equity, with responsibility for managing the project from commencement to conclusion.
• Continuously develop your technical knowledge through on‑the‑job learning and training (training relating to insolvency will be provided).
• Communicate and collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders to effectively deliver the requirements of the role.

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Tax Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is a relevant professional qualification (CTA, ACA or ACCA), an understanding of the UK corporate tax regime, and strong communication, numeracy and literacy skills. 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:

• Business taxation compliance experience at supervisor/manager level
• Experience of preparing advisory reports
• Ability to research, understand and apply tax legislation
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
• Familiarity with the UK insolvency regime
• Ability to work independently and a desire to learn

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, 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 perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential. Our open and accessible culture means you’ll 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.

Beyond the job

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 and we’ll 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’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations – people who are proud to do what’s right for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.