Tax Manager

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. And we empower our people with real

opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• 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.

• We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Tax Manager to join our
• dynamic team at Grant Thornton UK LLP. This role involves managing a portfolio
• of corporate and/or personal tax clients, providing expert advice, and leading a
• team of tax professionals.

• 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 will include liaising with HMRC to ensure tax

compliance is agreed efficiently and effectively.

• Alongside this you will 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.

• Be responsible for managing 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.  Alongside this, you will

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.

• Be expected to continue to develop your technical knowledge through on the

job learning and training (training relating to insolvency will be

provided).  You will 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 wide range of stakeholders

• Familiarity with UK insolvency regime

• Ability to work independently and a desire to learn

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 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.