Corporate Tax Advisory Manager, Grant Thornton, Cambridge

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.

you’ll spend a reasonable proportion of your time focused on the development of tax due diligence opportunities be that buy side or sell side (vendor due diligence or vendor assist) working closely with the advisory directors leading this business across the region
you’ll be responsible for delivering the corporation tax content of projects and managing input from other tax colleagues (typically VAT and employment taxes), assessing that input and ensuring inter dependencies across taxes are considered
you’ll be focused on developing opportunities on the back of issues identified through the due diligence process, again working closely with the advisory director and tax partner/director leading each assignment
you'll, more broadly, demonstrate an ability to analyse and interpret data, identifying business issues and applying technical knowledge appropriately
you’ll write high quality, professional tax reports, ready for review by the tax partner/director
you’ll lead, manage, motivate and coach other members of the team by inducting effectively, giving regular feedback and completing timely appraisals.

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:

you’ll be professionally qualified, or qualified by experience
you'll be technically strong, with experience of advising clients on complex tax-related issues
you'll have a proven track record of leading engagements and an awareness of how to open up new business opportunities
you’ll demonstrate exceptional leadership and coaching skills to develop teams and add true value within the region.