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Real Estate Tax Associate Director

£25.4 - £29.7 per hourEstimated
Full-time

Job Details

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:

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.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role

As an Associate Director 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.
  • Take responsibility for developing more junior team members, understanding their career aspirations.
  • 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 £60m, £250m and £500m ranges and recent deals over £1bn. 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, you’ll lead from the front when it comes to dealing with clients, delivering work and engaging with the Real Estate and broader Tax teams. We’ll ensure that you are supported by a team of capable and engaged tax colleagues.

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as an Associate Director the minimum criteria you’ll need:

  • ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified or equivalent qualification
  • UK corporate tax experience, ideally within the Real Estate sector
  • Experience of monitoring junior team members' work and coaching / career development

Preferably, you’ll also have experience in the UK Real Estate market, and demonstrable Business Development experience including working collaboratively with Partner and Director team to build relationships on key accounts

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 to develop along the way.

  • Tax structuring - helping our clients to buy and sell properties in a tax efficient manner
  • International tax advice and due diligence services on cross-border transactions
  • Participate and lead in business development initiatives and proposal activity
  • Tax compliance – advising our clients about on-going tax requirements
  • Setting up property funds including UK Real Estate Investment Trusts

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.

For an informal conversation please contact Heena Rattanchand View email address on taxation-jobs.co.uk

Company

Build a career that works for you

At Grant Thornton, you will find opportunities that challenge you, support you and give you the chance to grow in a way that works for you.

Whether you are looking for your next permanent role or the flexibility of project-based work, you can build a career here that fits around your ambitions and your life.

Who we are

We are a leading audit, tax and advisory firm, with teams across the UK and a global network spanning more than 130 markets.

Our approach is simple. We combine expertise with a genuinely personal way of working, building strong relationships and delivering work that makes a difference to our clients, our people and the communities we support.

Why choose Grant Thornton UK

We are building something ambitious, with real momentum across our firm.

Backed by significant investment and a clear growth strategy, we are expanding our capabilities, deepening expertise and creating new opportunities for our people.

A £500 million investment in digital transformation is changing how we work, bringing together people, data and technology to create a better experience for clients and new opportunities for you.

This means the chance to develop future-ready skills, shape how work is delivered and focus on work that is meaningful and engaging.

We take a forward-looking approach, combining insight, curiosity and collaboration to support our clients while creating real opportunity, an inclusive culture and flexibility for our people.

What you can expect

What does this mean for you? It is the start of a career that helps you grow in ways you might not have expected. You will have the opportunity to explore new paths, build your skills and achieve more than you thought possible.

It is about belonging somewhere that values and supports you, where you feel included and able to be yourself. A place where you can build a career and still have the space to live your life outside of work.

Our people are encouraged to make a difference. We work collaboratively, sharing ideas and taking responsibility together. With fresh thinking and more agile ways of working, we help our clients, our communities and our people to thrive.

Build your career here

Experienced professionals

If you are ready to take the next step, you will find opportunities to do meaningful work and develop your career in a way that works for you.

You will benefit from:

  • The chance to work with a wide range of clients and sectors
  • A culture where your voice and experience are valued
  • Opportunities to deepen your expertise and explore new areas
  • Support, flexibility and development from day one

Our teams are built around collaboration, curiosity and care, creating an environment where high performance is supported and enabled.

Company info

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Location
London
GB
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