Tax Investigations Assistant Manager, Grant Thornton, Manchester

We're looking for an ambitious Tax Assistant Manager to join our growing Tax Investigations team in Manchester.

You will build a good rapport with the client, with a clear understanding of client expectations and achieving high levels of client service.
You’ll prepare financial analysis and computations to support reports and other submissions to HMRC.
You will be entirely conversant with the preparation of tax computations for both individuals and corporate entities
You will be actively involved in client meetings and interactions.
You will support managers in the preparation of reports and have the capability of producing a well-supported piece of technical research.
You will seek solutions to technical issues and demonstrate a willingness to understand and recognise the breadth of possible technical issues.
You will seek to participate in business development opportunities and work with partners and managers to promote the firm's tax expertise and other services to clients and target clients both internally and externally.
You will understand the services offered by our colleagues and seek to build relationships within Grant Thornton.
You will comply with internal procedures including the completion of client take-on and keeping partners and managers informed of progress on each job.
You will mitigate risks by involving senior people and ensuring appropriate advice is sought

Who we're looking for:

You will have a genuine interest in our clients. We want to provide a distinctive service and assist our clients in achieving financially favourable tax settlements.

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. So, 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.

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 our clients.

Education, experience and qualifications:

You will be professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CTA) or awaiting final results
You will have prior experience of working in a tax environment and possess a genuine desire to work in the Tax Investigations Team.