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Job Description:

Great minds. Nothing alike. Get to know us, our clients and start learning more about yourself. In a world of increasingly complex tax legislation, our clients need to understand how the evolving tax landscape impacts their business. As a tax associate, you will help clients be proactive and keep ahead of changing legislation in a digital age, optimising their tax position and minimising risk. The constantly evolving landscape calls for an approach that puts what is right first and you will need to push ideas harder and ask difficult questions, giving our clients the assurance they need. Our Tax practice is comprised of over 15 different teams with over 40 partners, working with clients in various sectors including, technology, finance and not-for-profit. Joining the tax service line, you will be passionate about understanding the issues that are important to our clients and their businesses and helping them do what is right. There’ll be challenges along the way, but you’ll be supported and able to meet each one with a solution. That’s how you excel here. A look into your future Our four-year school leaver programme is designed to take you on a journey from to professionally qualified. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll experience during your first three years: • Hands on experience in the different aspects of tax, with a variety of clients • Responsibility from early in your career, taking ownership for interesting and challenging client work • You’ll develop a strong internal and external network to learn from • Working closely with colleagues to interpret complex legislation and deliver strategic solutions, providing our clients with clear advice and recommendations they can rely on • You’ll guide clients through complex UK and international tax regimes, and help them with everything from the tax compliance process, planning their operational and legal structures, advising on the availability of beneficial tax claims and informing their risk management • On the job learning, alongside a structured training programme • Time to study and revise for your exams, supported by us all the way to complete the ATT then CTA qualification Knowing that you’re right for us We’ve got a flexible approach to academic entry requirements, and we’ll consider these alongside your strengths and motivations. 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. Back yourself with our backing 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 be yourself and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. How we work      We operate a hybrid working model here at Grant Thornton and there will be times when you will work from home. As a trainee in our Corporate Tax team, the expectation is that you will spend around 2-3 days either working from an office, client site or college to help with your learning, building relationships and connections with your peers.     Study      As part of your training with us, you will be provided with study leave to support you with completing your professional qualification. Completing a professional qualification is a substantial commitment and it’s worth taking this into consideration before applying, as you will be required to study in your spare time outside of your working hours. You’ll also be provided with study leave in the run up to your exams. You’ll need to be focused, committed, and organise your time well to balance all the requirements of being a trainee.   Beyond the job    Everyone here enjoys a competitive salary, and you’ll receive our core benefits including, life assurance, income protection and private medical cover plus access to a range of voluntary benefits to choose from focused on health, family and wellbeing.   The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments once qualified, 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’ll use the interview process to check your values match up.    You deserve the best start to your career. Come to where you’ll learn more, where you won’t limit yourself, and where you’ll discover exactly what you’re capable of. Choose Grant Thornton. It’s how it should be.    Before applying, we would encourage you to visit our employability hub to get a feel for what it’s like to start your career with us and to get some hints and tips for the next stage in our process.