Alternative Funds Tax- Associate Director

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

Grant Thornton’s Alternative Funds tax team provides tax advisory, transactions and compliance services to alternative fund managers across all asset classes including private equity, venture capital, private debt, hedge funds, real estate and infrastructure.

The team’s client portfolio spans the breadth of the asset management sector, serving traditional asset managers, financial services institutions, private equity funds, alternative investors, the real estate sector, wealth and hedge asset managers, UK pension funds, and global institutional investors. We combine technical expertise with a commercial approach, to build a strong trusted adviser relationship with our clients.

The Alternative Funds tax team sits as part of the wider Financial Services Tax team, which provides tax services to a variety of clients in the Financial Services market across Wealth and Asset Management, Banking and Capital Market and Insurance sectors.

We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Associate Director with strong UK tax compliance and advisory experience to join our team in London. The alternative funds industry is dynamic, technically demanding and global, giving you the opportunity to work on domestic and international structuring, transactions and UK tax compliance and advisory matters, in addition to working with the wider Grant Thornton International network.

You will be responsible for managing the full suite of tax compliance and advisory services for asset managers themselves and the funds they manage, across the entire investment lifecycle including fund structuring, structuring carried interest arrangements, structuring the investment and divestment of assets and ongoing tax compliance and investor reporting.

Part of the role will focus on working alongside the partner group in building out the practice, building strong client relationships within the current and target client base. Working in practice means that the job is, by its nature, different every day and we want someone who is actively looking for this challenge. An agile approach to working with different projects and people is therefore essential.

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 you will:

• Take ownership of providing highly technical tax advice to asset managers and the funds they manage throughout the investment lifecycle of the fund, including transaction and tax structuring support

• Deliver partnership tax and corporate tax compliance services to asset management businesses, ensuring their tax reporting obligations and compliance deadlines are met

• Assist with investor reporting to enable clients to effectively communicate taxable results to their individual investors

• Develop and lead your own diverse client portfolio, ensuring a high level of client service

• Work closely with our colleagues cross the Grant Thornton’s tax practice, Financial Services Industry and international network to identify opportunities from both new and existing clients

• Actively contribute to business development activities by proactively managing existing relationships and pitching work to new clients

• Proactively train and develop more junior members of the team, including through the delivery of bespoke training sessions

• Have a thorough understanding and adhere to the firm’s risk management and quality procedures

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as an Associate Director the minimum criteria you’ll need is a professional qualification (CTA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent), and to be confident managing a portfolio of clients.

It would be great if you also 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.

• Strong tax technical skills and an interest in the financial services sector (previous experience of working with one of the asset classes (private equity, venture capital, private credit) is preferred but is not essential

• Mix of corporate and partnership tax compliance experience

• A track record of leading projects, with a focus on accountability, high quality and timely delivery.

• Self-motivated and strong team player.

• Excellent interpersonal skills are required in addition to strong oral and written communication skills.

• Familiarity with Alpha tax, CCH personal tax, Power BI, Microsoft Office, and other relevant software.

• Experience of coaching and developing more junior team members.

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 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.

About Grant Thornton UK LLP

Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We’re a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That’s Grant Thornton.

While others might offer the same services, we do things differently. We never settle for what’s easy, we do what’s right – right for our firm, right for our clients, and right for society. We go beyond the norm to ensure we’re playing a responsible role in the world – supporting local charities, investing in global entrepreneurs, and using our skills to make communities better.

What we offer

And what does this mean for you? It marks the start of a career that goes beyond expectations. It’s discovering opportunities you might not have thought possible and achieving more than you believed you were capable of. It’s belonging somewhere that’s working hard to make you feel valued and included. And where you can live life to the full, both at work and outside it. It's how it should be.

Free to be themselves, our people are inspired to make a difference. Our collaborative culture means we share ideas as well as the responsibility for making them happen. While our fresh thinking and agile working helps businesses, communities and our people to flourish.

Agile Talent Community

As the world is evolving, the way we work has changed with it. Now more than ever we need to be agile, open and collaborative is essential to business success. Traditional, full-time roles are no longer always the right fit for everyone. We need more ways to work together.

By joining our agile talent community, a community of contract professionals, you can work with valued clients on a project basis whilst receiving a range of support and development opportunities. You'll get the freedom to choose the projects you take on, allowing you the independence to manage your time effectively.

Who you'll work with

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 be yourself and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

We have created a culture of openness and transparency, where all of our people can make a difference.

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