Tax Executive, Grant Thornton, Leicester

UK domestic and international corporate tax has changed rapidly over the past few years. Our team are here to help businesses of every size grow in this complex tax environment. Our specialists work in supporting small and medium-sized businesses through to large corporates on a wide range of tax issues. Our work embraces everything from negotiating with tax authorities to providing advice tailored to our client's unique circumstances.

o You’ll be technically competent with a tax planning and tax advisory background, including preparation of work on a manner of projects varying in complexity
o You’ll project manage tax advisory projects and delegate appropriate parts of the projects and reports to more junior members of the team
o You’ll research existing and target clients
o You’ll have a genuine interest in business and be able to recognise the potential for selling into clients and maximising business opportunities
o You’ll build strong relationships with your clients and have a clear understanding of client expectations and achieving high levels of client service
o You’ll lead, coach and motivate your junior colleagues, providing feedback where necessary
o You’ll be inquisitive and use your internal network to seek innovative solutions to client problems
o You’ll build strong internal networks within the UK
o You’ll develop strong international connections and enhance your overseas tax knowledge.

Who we're looking for:

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

You will know that what you do matters. As an organisation we want to be known for how we do business, not simply what we do. To do this we need people who know that every act matters from the simple things to the insights we bring to clients.

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

You will 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.

Education, experience and qualifications:

o You’ll be ACA and/or CTA qualified (we’ll be happy to support ACA candidates through CTA)
o You’ll have trained within a Top 10 Accounting Firm
o You’ll have tax advisory experience and an awareness of a broad range of issues within the taxation of individuals, trusts and companies so you can input into advisory projects
o You’ll have excellent levels of oral and written communication; this encompasses the ability to write professional reports to a very high standard.