More than you expected

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Job Description:

Corporate Tax Assistant Manager / Manager (in-house)

Any GTUK location can be considered. For internal candidates a secondment could be considered

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Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

The role sits within the Grant Thornton’s Finance function, as part of the tax, treasury and partner accounts team.  The team is collectively responsible for the management of the firm’s tax and treasury risks, as well as providing the individual partners of the firm with tax and finance support.

Grant Thornton UK has an increasingly international presence, with international growth opportunities a key pillar of the Firm’s strategy.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage the firm’s direct tax obligations – both domestic and international, with support from a wide range of in-house and external specialists.

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 Assistant Manager / Manager within the Tax, Treasury and Partner Accounts team, you will:

• Manage the firm’s approach to international tax matters including CBCR, Pillar 2 and the retention of relevant transfer pricing documentation.

• Support with all ongoing corporate tax matters within the Group.  This includes compliance with UK and international requirements as well as ad hoc advisory projects.

• Provide support around the Group’s tax risk management and governance, including SAO compliance and the publication of tax strategy.

• Interaction with senior stakeholders in the UK firm, as well as overseas subsidiaries and joint ventures.  Develop relationships with HMRC as well as internal and external advisors.

• Help to establish a best in class reporting system for the maintenance of all supporting documentation.

• Work collaboratively with the wider finance function and gain experience of working in a broader industry role.

• Gain experience of working in a wider tax team which has responsibility of indirect taxes and partnership / personal tax considerations.

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Tax Assistant Manager / Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is a professional qualification (in accounting or tax) with post qualification experience, an ability to assess and manager areas of tax risk, and the flexibility to deal with a variety of routine and ad hoc tax matters. 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.

• A solid understanding of UK corporate tax rules.

• Experience of managing cross border tax risks for multinational businesses.

• An understanding of the key governance requirements of a large business.

• An eagerness to learn and develop skills relevant across a broad ranging tax role.

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.

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 CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

We’re 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. It’s how it should be.