Job Description

More than you expected
The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.
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Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. In Real Estate Tax we pride ourselves on helping transform our clients real estate into greater assets. Every day, we provide a diverse range of organisations with the kind of business and financial advice it takes to do this. Our ideas and insight empower our clients to make big decisions about the future and unlock sustainable growth. With a relentless focus on quality and integrity, we help businesses, communities and our people to flourish.
We advise real estate funds, global institutional investors, REITs, private investors, the public sector, on investment into UK and pan-European real estate providing tax structuring, tax compliance and tax due diligence advice. We work in all real estate sectors including commercial, office, student housing, industrial logistics, retail and hotels.
Were happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, well support you to balance your work and life.
A look into the role
As an Assistant Manager within our Real Estate Tax (RET) team, you will:

• Be a part of a high performing team with a great deal of tenure within the firm and the sector. We offer opportunities to work with high profile clients and on challenging projects.
• Work with the biggest names in the market on some of the most interesting projects around multi-jurisdictional transactions across real estate and infrastructure with current transactions on in the 360m, 3250m and 3500m ranges and recent deals over 31bn. The growing number of large clients now working with us means there are huge opportunities for rapid promotion at all levels.
• Own your own work we are a team of self-starters and will give you the opportunity to cut your own path within the role. With the support of the Partner and Directors, youll lead from the front when it comes to dealing with clients, delivering work and engaging with the Real Estate and broader Tax teams. Well ensure that you are supported by a team of capable and engaged tax colleagues.

Knowing youre right for us
Joining us as an Assistant Manager in RET, the minimum criteria youll need:

• ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified or equivalent qualification
• UK Tax experience

Preferably, youll also have experience in the UK Corporate Tax market, and it would be great if you had some of the following skills, but dont worry if you dont tick every box, well help you to develop along the way:

• Participate in business development initiatives and proposal activity
• Tax compliance advising our clients about on-going tax requirements

Knowing were 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 youll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. Thats why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
Beyond the job
Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people youre with outside of work matter, thats why were happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and well always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, youll be giving back to society. Its that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firms values purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.
Were looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do whats right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. Its how it should be.
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