Associate Director – Tax Dispute Resolution

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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. We empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance.

Our Tax Dispute Resolution (TDR) service offers a full suite of support, from routine HMRC enquiries to serious cases of fraud. We help clients navigate disputes, find the right way forward, and provide disclosure services to regularise historic tax affairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on both large and small projects with colleagues across the wider team.
• Build and manage your own portfolio – likely focusing on large Corporate clients.
• Support Partners and Directors to manage tax disputes, completing the analysis and computations to quantify the client’s taxable position.
• Compose, review and deliver formal correspondence to progress HMRC enquiries and disclosures, minimising potential penalties.
• Produce well‑supported technical research using relevant legislation, guidance issued by tax authorities and the firm’s technical resources.
• Interact with HMRC to bring disputes to a resolution for our clients.
• Attend meetings and proactively follow up on agreed actions with the support of Managers / Partners.
• Expand your internal network at Grant Thornton and support other teams that have existing clients with an HMRC dispute.
• Act with integrity and in line with our organisational values.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant tax experience and/or progress with UK tax qualifications (CTA, ATT).
• Experience managing a varied client portfolio.
• Demonstrable experience working in a corporate/international tax team (in practice or in industry).
• Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation.

Benefits & Culture

We’re happy to discuss flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares to support your work‑life balance.

Beyond the job, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on inclusivity and recognising the unique contributions of all. We offer opportunities for secondments, fundraising for local charities, and investing in entrepreneurs worldwide, aligning with our CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect, and Responsibility.

Job Details

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Part‑time

Job function: Consulting

Industries: Accounting