Trusts and Estates Tax team Associate Director

at  Grant Thornton UK LLP

R1033073
More than you expected
Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 people 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.
Job Description:
Trusts & Estates Tax Associate Director

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.
We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.
The National Private Assurance - Trusts & Estates team looks after all tax aspects of c750 UK and offshore trust and estate clients.
A look into the role

As a Associate Director within our team, you will:

• have experience of managing clients with a key skill of reviewing complex trust tax returns and accounts prepared by the team.
• They will optimise delivery from the team resource and be capable of managing their own time, and help team members to meet deadlines.
• They will be expected to delegate to and develop junior members of the team.
• In addition there is opportunity to take responsibility for running the compliance process which will involve improving processes and implementing Grant Thornton’s digital agenda.

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Associate Director within the Trusts team, the minimum criteria you’ll need is experience in managing and advising on Trusts. 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.

• Experience of managing and advising estates is an advantage but not a necessity. They will also be expected to have experience of IHT reporting.
• We have ambitious growth plans and so we are also looking for the right individual to grow the advisory part of the business. Advisory experience is an advantage but not a necessity as support will be given.
• There will also be the opportunity to get involved in the wider Private tax practice

Knowing we’re 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 you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s 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 you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll 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, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.
We’re looking for people 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.

• Experience of managing and advising estates is an advantage but not a necessity. They will also be expected to have experience of IHT reporting.
• We have ambitious growth plans and so we are also looking for the right individual to grow the advisory part of the business. Advisory experience is an advantage but not a necessity as support will be given.
• There will also be the opportunity to get involved in the wider Private tax practic