We are an industry focused specialist team based within Grant Thornton’s Financial Services Tax practice in London.  We advise a range of financial institutions, from large international banks, asset managers and insurance companies to UK based private equity and alternative funds, as well as start-up fintech companies on compliance with respect to various global tax reporting regimes.  For asset managers in particular this includes the range of investor tax reporting, withholding taxes and tax compliance for investment funds.   

We advise clients on how to comply and to help them meet their obligations as an integral part of their business, managing day to day compliance needs and annual reporting to tax authorities. 

We are looking for a Manager to join our growing team to help support the delivery of these services and enable us to further develop our offerings.  We go to market alongside other tax colleagues, as well as our financial services regulatory, consulting and internal audit teams. 

You may already be based in an advisory practice working with financial services clients on tax matters or in house with a financial institution specialising in this area.  

Always happy to discuss flexible working opportunities and secondments available to internal candidates. 

A look into the role  

 
If you enjoy working on a wide-reaching range of projects that will help businesses and communities flourish, you’ll fit right in. Here are some things you can expect from this Asset Management / Operational Tax Manager role: 

• You’ll be given significant exposure to clients, working alongside large and complex financial institutions to manage their tax compliance obligations 

• You’ll be given early responsibility for producing high quality client deliverables whilst developing your commercial understanding of different types of financial institutions, how they operate in different business, product and geographical areas. You will also have financial management responsibilities, overseeing billing and debtor management 

• You’ll have access to the firm’s training and development opportunities to broaden your technical and commercial skillsets. You’ll have the opportunity to network internally and are afforded a great deal of access to our Partner and Director team. 

• You’ll be working within a high performing, specialist financial services team that will support your development and enable you to thrive  

Knowing you’re right for us  

Joining us as a Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is; 

• A professional qualification (CTA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent), and UK Tax experience 

• You will have at least 5 years experience in operational taxes 

• Experience of asset management and /or operational tax matters gained in practice or an in-house role – knowing what the tax legislation requires and how it is applied in practice. This should include one or several of the following regimes: Investor tax reporting, taxation of UK funds, application of withholding taxes and double tax treaties, FATCA/CRS, Qualified Intermediary, and/or UK reporting 

It would be great if you also 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; 

• A desire to learn more in areas that may not be in your skillset currently 

• Strong commitment to client service, looking to add value at all times 

• Clear and effective communication style to work with clients and internal teams 

• Strong team player, make sure you ask questions and be ready to challenge, good at managing others 

• You’ll take ownership of client work, thinking around the subject and seeing things from the client perspective 
    

Knowing we’re right for you 

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 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. 

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