Corporate Tax Compliance Executive, Grant Thornton, Leicester

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Job Description:

UK domestic and international corporate tax has changed rapidly over the past few years and due to an exciting period of expansion we looking to further grow our team.

For example, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD's) base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) project will impact all UK businesses with international operations. Even purely UK domestic businesses might be affected.

Successive Budgets have also changed the foundations of the UK tax system. With the pace of change showing no signs of slowing, your business needs to stay ahead of the curve. However, building and growing a business in such a complex tax environment can be difficult. At Grant Thornton, we're here to help our clients.

• you'll prepare detailed/complex tax returns and computations in conjunction with agreed timescales; ensures the efficient and risk managed delivery of compliance.
• you'll be actively involved in managing client relationships and communicating directly with clients regarding tax compliance matters by telephone or in person as appropriate
• you'll manage your own client portfolio to agreed service standards
• you'll build a good rapport with the client, with a clear understanding of client expectations and achieving high levels of client service.

Who we're looking for:

The Corporate Tax Compliance Unit Executive plays a central role within the Corporate Tax Compliance department, here within Grant Thornton UK LLP.

You'll have a genuine interest in our clients. We want to provide a distinctive service and unlock potential for growth in dynamic organisations.

You'll know that what you do matters. As an organisation we want to be known for how we do business, not simply what we do. So, we need people who know that every act matters

from the simple things to the insights we bring to clients.

You'll seize opportunities. We want to adapt quickly and wisely to changing conditions to optimise growth for both our clients and ourselves.

You'll apply critical reasoning to bring clarity and insight. We do it by asking great questions, listening and drawing on our collective knowledge and experience to really help others grow.

You'll demonstrate sufficient technical knowledge to undertake the processing of detailed and complex tax returns and review of simple and straightforward tax returns within agreed service standards, while assisting with the coaching and development of junior team members.

Education, experience and qualifications:
• you'll be professionally qualified (ATT or CTA)
• you'll have current tax knowledge and experience
• you'll have experience of using Microsoft packages, internet, email and computerised audit packages
• you'll be a strong communicator, as well as written and verbal