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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.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join part of the GT Private South & London Advisory Tax team that focus on advising businesses and their owners on significant transactions.
This is an advisory-only role, there is no compliance involved.
You will enjoy a huge variety of interesting projects, such as the tax structuring of trade sales, private equity investments, management buyouts, initial public offerings, carve-outs / demergers, and associated planning.
This role could suit you if you have some level of experience in advising shareholders and their companies on transactions, regardless of whether you primarily have a corporate or private client tax background (we have people from both within the team).
You will benefit from working in a team of approachable, friendly people, with a great supportive culture. The team manage to maintain this culture whilst also being incredibly focussed on delivering exceptional client service, combining technical excellence with a practical and commercial approach.
The role is within our GT Private South & London Advisory Tax team. The team cover transactions as outlined above and also traditional private client advice for high-net worth individuals – there is flexibility for individuals to work across both areas if this is of interest.
A look into the role
As an Associate Director within our Private South & London Advisory Tax team you will:
Knowing you’re right for us
Joining us as an Associate Director in Private South & London Advisory Tax the minimum criteria you’ll need are:
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 around what interests you.
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.
We’re always happy to talk flexible working - we’ll support you to balance your work and life. This would also extend to a minimum requirement of being in the office of at least two days a week.
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.
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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When choosing an advisor, you could accept the usual compromises.
Alternatively, you can find people that aren’t afraid to break with the norms to provide a more rewarding experience. With people that leave you feeling smart, not smarting.
The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network that employs over 76,000 people in 150 countries. We combine global scale with local insight and understanding to give you the assurance, tax, and advisory services you need to realise your ambitions.
We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships. Whether you’re growing in one market or many, you consistently get a great service you can trust. We work at a pace that matters – yours – bringing both flexibility and rigour. We celebrate fresh thinking and diverse perspectives to bring you proactive insights and positive progress.
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