Tax Risk Management AD - National

Job Overview

Tax Risk Management Associate Director - National (all offices) - Grant Thornton. As an Associate Director within our Tax Risk Management 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Culture & Values

We value ambition, drive, curiosity, integrity, and a commitment to doing the right thing. We support flexible working, reduce hours, job shares, and a work life balance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and reward package.
• Tailored development programmes and access to coaching.
• Flexible bank holidays.
• Benefits including pension, life assurance, private medical insurance, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits.
• Discounts on shopping, gym memberships, financial advice, and more.