M&A Tax, Associate Director

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

• Our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Tax team is structured in a unique way –
• we are focused on providing the full spectrum of tax services to private equity,
• across funds, deals and portfolio companies on a wide scope of transactional
• work both domestically and internationally.

• We are leading advisers to mid-market private equity firms and large acquisitive
• corporates with deal values of anywhere from a few million to over a billion. We
• support our clients throughout the entire deal lifecycle from the initial
• proposal stage and assisting with offer terms, undertaking due diligence and
• advice on the acquisition structure through to completion and post-deal advice.
• We work with businesses across a huge range of sectors – from technology and
• gaming, through to care homes, art galleries, travel and retail. This is a
• fast-moving and exciting environment. It is technically led but with a keen eye
• on service and so this role will involve technical tax application, extensive
• interaction with clients and great interpersonal and organisational skills.

• TAS Tax are a small, tight-knit team, and have experienced exceptional growth
• year on year. We have a strong pipeline and as part of a growing team, you will
• have significant opportunities to take on responsibility and develop as the team
• grows.

• We are looking for bright and enthusiastic individuals who are looking to step
• up into a AD role and are interested in a career in M&A tax.

• We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares
• and, whilst the hours in a project-based environment can be varied and, at
• times, quite intense, we’ll support you to balance your work, study and life.

• A look into the role

• As Associate Director in the TAS Tax team, you will provide tax structuring
• advice and will undertake tax due diligence on both buy-side and sell-side
• transactions for private equity and corporate clients.

• If you enjoy working on a variety of projects and sectors, you’ll fit right in.

Here are some things you can expect from a role in TAS Tax

• You will be leading discussions with and presenting findings to clients and

legal advisers as well as managing the relationship with the target’s

management team.

• You will take a lead in working alongside FDD and SPA Advisory teams as a

Transaction Advisory Services professional to ensure that your work goes hand

in hand with theirs.

• You will be responsible for leading due diligence meetings with the target

business, overseeing the due diligence analysis and reviewing reports to

ensure they have been accurately and robustly prepared ahead of final review

by the partner/director.

• You will prepare and review structuring reports based on the proposed

acquisition structure, considering the key tax implications in line with the

commercial requirements of the transaction.

• You will be involved in all other aspects of the transaction, including

reviewing forecast models, funds flows and considering legal documentation

with the support of an exceptional team.

• Collaborating with other stakeholders is vital in a TAS Tax role, and you

will be encouraged to establish a strong internal network to drive

opportunities across TAS, Corporate Finance and GT’s international member

firms.

• You’ll be working closely with external key contacts within private equity

funds, corporate clients, law firms and intermediaries to drive business

development across the team.

• You will be involved in business development, researching and preparing

proposals to win new work and taking part in presentations to prospective

clients.

• You will manage project budgets, ensuring bills are raised accurately and

promptly, fees are collected in a timely manner and debtors kept to a

minimum.

• You will demonstrate an ability to produce a well-supported piece of

technical research using legislation, guidance issued by tax authorities

and/or the firm’s technical resources.

• You will be responsible for ongoing training and development of your team.

Knowing you’re right for us

The ideal candidate will be a qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser

(ACA, CA CTA, ADIT or equivalent as a minimum criteria) and have a good

grounding in UK tax practices. 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

• UK corporation tax compliance and/or M&A experience

• Exposure to other tax issues – transfer pricing, R&D, VAT, employment taxes,

stamp duty, share transactions/share option schemes

• Proven experience in client handling and project management, building and

sustaining relationships

• Experience of advising on technical tax matters is essential

• Demonstrable experience of managing multiple deliverables, showing

prioritisation skills and meeting deadlines within an expected timeframe

• Strong Excel and Power Point skills to prepare client and target

documentation.

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 firms values. 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 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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