Alternatively, Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Job Description:

Personal Tax Executive – Private Assurance Tax, Milton Keynes or Manchester

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day, our teams help individuals, businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

The Private Assurance Team works with a huge variety of ultra-high net worth individuals, ensuring their personal tax compliance obligations are met. We build trusted long-term relationships with clients, taking the time to understand their needs and building an understanding of their financial affairs providing a bespoke service to help them achieve their goals.

We are committed to continual improvement, refining our internal processes, embracing new technology to support us in the way we collaborate and communicate with our clients.

We recognise the importance of achieving a balance between work and personal life. That’s why we are happy to discuss and support flexible working arrangements.

A look into the role

As a Tax Executive within our Private Assurance team:

• You will be trusted with a degree of autonomy in delivering your work, empowering you to take initiative and apply your judgement whilst knowing dedicated support is available.
   
• You will oversee a portfolio of complex clients, handling complex tax returns and projects. You will take full ownership of your client portfolio and proactively manage the entire tax return process from start to finish, with support and guidance from your manager.
   
• You will prepare tax returns and computations for manager review. Using your initiative to conduct well-supported technical research applying relevant legislation, tax authoritative guidance, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) manuals and the firm’s resources to effectively generate an opinion.
   
• You will engage directly with clients and HMRC, developing relationships built on trust, accuracy, and responsiveness. You will provide clear, timely communication and become a reliable point of contact for day-to-day tax matters.
• You will take responsibility for driving the tax return process for your clients, proactively managing deadlines, organising and prioritising day to day tasks and considering Work in Progress management/recoveries on assignments.
   
• You will contribute to a culture of collaboration becoming a valued and proactive member of a specialised team. Developing and building strong internal relationships by networking within the tax service line and other service lines, gaining insights and sharing knowledge to enhance overall service delivery.
   
• This role is key to the operation of our private tax function, contributing to Private Assurance’s wider goals whilst maintaining professional excellence. As part of this, you will be supported with structured learning opportunities, on-the-job coaching, and exposure to varied work that will accelerate your technical and personal development.

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Tax Executive, the minimum criteria you’ll need is experience in UK Personal Tax, A-Levels or equivalent, good grades in Maths and English GCSE, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• ATT qualification (or working towards) – study support is available
• Self-motivated and driven
• Highly organised with an ability to work to deadlines and manage expectations

Knowing we’re right for you 

The culture at Grant Thornton is what sets us apart, we’re known for our inclusive culture and creating environments where all our people can flourish. The things that set you apart, we value them, and this helps us all to perform at our best.  

Our values are the unwavering principles that shape our daily behaviours and decisions, alongside our drive to do the right thing. We’re looking for people who align with our values and are purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. You can learn more about our values in practice here.  

It’s not just about our culture and values, in addition to a competitive salary and reward package, us you’ll also get: 

• Tailored development programmes and access to coaching  
• Flexible bank holidays – allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you  
• Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits 
• Any benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice  

And more. Visit our benefits section to read more.  

How we work 

We have a trust-based way of working, driven by responsible people who have the best interests of our firm and our clients at heart. Our how we work framework gives flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients, whilst helping you keep a balance between work and life. Life is more than work, the things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles. That is how it should be. 
 
We’re looking for people who can help drive the business forward, who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be. 

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