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 58,000 people in over 135 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:

Our Global Mobility Services team works with a range of dynamic businesses, from those going global for the first time to companies with established expatriate programmes. You will be joining a dynamic practice with true global scale, deep technical capabilities, and extensive industry expertise assisting our corporate clients with the challenges of working globally.  What makes our services different is how we work with our clients. We pride our­selves in adopting a relationship-led approach in all the services we provide.  

A look into the role

As an Associate / Assistant within our Global Mobility Tax team, you will:

• Advise a wide range of clients on global mobility matters
• Support our Managers and Associate Directors to manage a large varied client portfolio - helping clients save costs, introduce efficiencies and mitigate risk
• Provide tax residence analysis, documentation, and tax computations
• Support the development of more junior team members

You will be an active and integral member of the wider client team responsible for ensuring compliance work is delivered on time.  While the focus is upon compliance you will work alongside the rest of the client service team and you’ll assist the wider team with ad-hoc tasks and projects where required to meet the needs of the business and service the client portfolio.  It is expected that you will also build direct client relationships in relation to the compliance services delivered.

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Global Mobility Tax Associate (or Assistant) the minimum criteria you’ll need is UK tax knowledge and confidence managing a portfolio of clients.

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.

• Progress towards a professional qualification (ATT, CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Experience in Employer Solutions, Employment Tax and / or Global Mobility
• Advising on a range of global mobility topics
• Current knowledge of UK tax legislation and common lobal mobility themes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills working directly with client and wider team
• Analytical with a good attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills and be motivated and eager to learn

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.

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

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 CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

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.

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