
Tax Risk Management AD - National
Role description
From the employerALTERNATIVELY, 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
- Tax Risk Management AD - National (all offices)
- NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.
- Every day our teams help businesses and individuals do what is right and achieve
- their goals. In a world of increasingly complex tax legislation, tax risk
- management and governance is on the agenda of a wide range of stakeholders —
- from Government to Boards of Directors. Our clients need to understand how the
- evolving tax governance landscape impacts their business, and they need advisers
- who will help them get ahead of it.
- As a Tax Risk Management Associate Director within our Tax Controversy and Risk
- (TCR) team, you will help clients be proactive, improve and provide assurance
- over the performance of their tax operations — minimising risk both financially
- and reputationally. Your work will span compliance obligations such as the
- Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate Criminal Offence regimes, as well as
- advisory work helping clients develop efficient tax controls and processes.
- 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 an Associate Director within our Tax Risk Management team, you will:
- Take ownership of interesting and challenging client work, acting as a main
point of contact and managing project delivery end-to-end.
- Have hands-on experience across different aspects of tax, working with a
variety of clients and projects.
- Guide clients through complex UK tax regimes — from developing best-in-class
controls and processes to responding to compliance requirements and informing
their risk management.
- Deliver client workshops and training sessions on tax risk management topics.
- Build and manage your own portfolio, supporting clients to meet relevant
compliance obligations including the Senior Accounting Officer and Corporate
Criminal Offence regimes.
- Support on client proposals and pitches, using your technical expertise and
specialism to drive a competitive edge for the firm.
- Support Partners and Directors by implementing business plans and generating
new business opportunities.
- Build a focused internal and external network, generating fee-winning
opportunities for your business area and the wider firm.
- Deliver cross-lines-of-service training to raise awareness of the Tax Risk
Management function across the firm.
- Manage the work and performance of junior team members, teaching and guiding
them while investing in your own development.
- Act with integrity and in line with our organisational values.
Knowing you’re right for us
We’ve set ambitious growth targets for the firm, and we need the right people to
help us achieve them. We’re looking for people who will bring ambition and drive
to their role. In changing markets, we need to work at pace, adapt quickly, and
stay curious — asking questions of ourselves, each other and our clients to
ensure we’re delivering the quality we expect.
We have a flexible approach to requirements and will consider these alongside
your strengths and motivations. It would be great if you have some of the
following, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box — we’ll help you develop
along the way.
- ATT, CTA (or equivalent) qualification, or an equivalent level of experience
in a related field (at least six years).
- Experience managing a varied client portfolio.
- Demonstrable experience working in a tax or tax risk management team (in
practice or in industry).
- Strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and the tax governance landscape.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to
translate complex technical detail into clear, accessible advice for non-tax
professionals.
- Strong project management skills and the confidence to manage a number of
competing priorities simultaneously.
- The ability to identify areas of risk, carry out effective review and know
when to refer upwards.
- Experience leading a project team, delegating, reviewing work and offering
constructive feedback to junior colleagues.
Knowing we’re right for you
The culture at Grant Thornton is what sets us apart, we’re known for our
inclusive culture and creating environments where all our people can flourish.
The things that set you apart, we value them, and this helps us all to perform
at our best.
Our values are the unwavering principles that shape our daily behaviours and
decisions, alongside our drive to do the right thing. We’re looking for people
who align with our values and are purposefully driven, actively curious and
candid but kind. You can learn more about our values in practice here.
[https://careers.grantthornton.co.uk/about-us/our-culture-and-values/]
It’s not just about our culture and values, in addition to a competitive salary
and reward package, us you’ll also get
- Tailored development programmes and access to coaching
- Flexible bank holidays – allowing you to celebrate the days that are
important to you
- Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional
holiday purchasing and health benefits
- Any benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships,
financial advice
And more. Visit our benefits section to read more.
[https://careers.grantthornton.co.uk/life-at-grant-thornton/reward-and-benefits/]
How we work
We have a trust-based way of working, driven by responsible people who have the
best interests of our firm and our clients at heart. Our how we work framework
gives flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results
for our clients, whilst helping you keep a balance between work and life. 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. That is how it should be.
We’re looking for people who can help drive the business forward, 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.
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