OverviewTransactions Tax Associate Director - Sell-sideAssociate Director within our sell-side tax team. You will deliver proactive and pragmatic advice to businesses and their shareholders at all stages of a transaction, support development and mentoring of junior staff, take a considered approach to risk, ensure a smooth and timely deals process, and bring a deep level of technical understanding to provide pragmatic, commercial advice to clients.ResponsibilitiesUse your experience to deliver proactive and pragmatic advice to businesses and their shareholders at all stages of a transactionSupport the development and mentoring of junior staff, ensuring they deliver high quality workTake a considered approach to risk, consulting the leadership team where appropriateEnsure a smooth and timely deals process, supporting clients as issues ariseBring a deep level of technical understanding to provide pragmatic, commercial advice to clientsQualificationsQualified (ACA, CTA, ATT) with demonstrable experience of supporting on deals at Manager level or aboveDeals experience, ideally on sell-side transactions; buy-side experience is helpfulExperience of managing projects day-to-day, with limited supervision from leadershipAbility to develop and mentor junior staffAbout the Firm & CultureThe UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, with 76,000 people in over 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers who prioritise quality, inclusion and integrity. We bring a broad experience to our clients and strive to deliver a personal, proactive, and agile service.Services & FocusOur Sell-side Transactions Tax team advises shareholders and their companies throughout the lifecycle of a transaction to maximise after-tax proceeds and manage tax risks. We focus on the tax affairs of privately owned and private equity-backed companies, supporting with tax compliance and a range of advisory projects as they grow, restructure, and consider succession planning. We collaborate with wider national tax practice teams (corporate and multinational, innovation tax, employment taxes, VAT and real estate) to support Private Capital clients as they grow.We are happy to discuss flexible working options, including reduced hours and job shares. Our culture emphasises inclusivity and a commitment to doing the right thing. We are looking for people who align with our values and are purposefully driven, curious, candid but kind.BenefitsTailored development programmes and access to coachingFlexible bank holidaysBenefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, with additional holiday purchasing and health benefitsAccess to shopping discounts, gym memberships, and financial adviceHow We WorkWe have a trust-based approach that offers flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients while maintaining work-life balance. We’re open to flexible working options for all roles.NoteSimilar roles listed for reference only. #J-18808-Ljbffr