Assistant Manager - Real Estate Tax

Grant Thornton LLP; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consulting firm in the UK is seeking an Assistant Manager in Real Estate Tax to provide expertise in tax structuring and compliance. You will engage with high-profile clients and lead projects in a dynamic and inclusive culture. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified with relevant UK tax experience and strong business development skills. The firm promotes flexible working arrangements and values diversity, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Opportunities for secondments

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience in UK Corporate Tax preferred.
• Ability to participate in business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a high-performing team engaging with clients.
• Lead transactions and collaborate with Real Estate and Tax teams.
• Manage client relationships and deliver high-quality work.

Skills

ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified or equivalent

UK Tax experience

Business development initiatives

Tax compliance advising

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Assistant Manager - Real Estate Tax role at Grant Thornton UK. At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. 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. With over 5,000 people in the UK and a presence in 150 global markets, we are on an ambitious journey and seek the best people to help us achieve our potential.

Job Description: In Real Estate Tax we provide tax structuring, tax compliance and tax due diligence advice to real estate funds, global institutional investors, REITs, private investors and the public sector across UK and pan-European real estate, covering commercial, office, student housing, industrial logistics, retail and hotels. We’re open to flexible working arrangements and reduced hours or job shares where possible.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a high-performing team with long tenure within the firm and the sector, offering opportunities to work with high-profile clients and on challenging projects.
• Work with major market names on multi-jurisdictional transactions across real estate and infrastructure (current transactions in the £60m, £250m, £500m ranges; recent deals over £1bn). The growing number of large clients provides opportunities for rapid promotion.
• Own your work – you’ll lead from the front in dealing with clients, delivering work and engaging with the Real Estate and broader Tax teams, supported by a team of capable tax colleagues.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified or equivalent qualification
• UK Tax experience

Preferably, experience in the UK Corporate Tax market and the following skills:

• Participate in business development initiatives and proposal activity
• Tax compliance – advising clients about ongoing tax requirements

Benefits and culture

Grant Thornton embraces a culture where uniqueness is valued and all contributions matter. We aim to build an inclusive culture, respect colleagues, and support work-life balance. Our open culture means you’ll interact with leaders who value what you bring to the firm and give you the freedom to pursue your passions inside and outside of work. We’re happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.

Beyond the job, we offer opportunities such as secondments, charitable initiatives, and support for entrepreneurs in the developing world, reflecting our values of being purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.