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:

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.  

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

Our tax reporting team is a nationwide group of tax professionals with a focus on providing high quality tax audit services to our audit practice operating in the public interest (and private capital) markets. Team members also use their specialist tax accounting and reporting knowledge to support the wider firm in delivering complex tax reporting and corporate tax compliance assignments to clients.

Our tax reporting team is uniquely placed to draw on and provide specialist expertise to meet an ever growing demand for its services and is seeking ambitious individuals wanting to develop a tax audit and reporting specialism to complement their corporate tax knowledge.

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 reporting team, you will: 

• Work with the Partner & Director team to provide tax audit services to some of the firm’s largest audit clients with a specific focus on our Public interest market as your ‘centre of desk’ focus to deliver high quality services in a timely manner;
• Be exposed to complex UK and international tax matters and develop relationships with our overseas member firms;
• Provide tax reporting and complex corporate tax compliance services to clients and support the wider firm in related areas and advisory projects;
• Act as a key contact for tax reporting and tax audit matters for the wider firm together with the development of thought leadership and training with respect to changes in accounting standards and related application;
• Provide operational support to the management of the tax reporting team (eg resourcing, training and quality reviews);
• Engage in business development activities supporting our go to market strategy for audit and tax growth;

• Be part of a supportive team with scope to grow and develop your career in a manner that works for you; 

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 these. We’re looking for people who will bring ambition and drive to their role. In changing markets, we need to be able to work at pace and be adaptable to change and to be curious, asking questions of ourselves, each other and our clients to ensure we are delivering the services and quality we expect.  

Joining us as a Associate Director, the minimum criteria you’ll need is a professional qualification (CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with post qualification experience, and a desire to build a specialism in tax reporting.  

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:

• You’ll strong knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation and a working knowledge of international concepts
• You’ll have strong tax accounting knowledge with particular familiarity of IAS 12 and FRS 102.29
• You’ll have experience in undertaking tax audits as a tax specialist or tax expert
• You’ll have gained experience working within a professional services environment and be used to building relationships and managing the delivery of complex assignments with multiple stakeholders
• You’ll have reviewed work and supervised people in a tax environment
• An eagerness to develop deep knowledge of the firm’s services and capabilities

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.  

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.  

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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