Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We have an exciting opportunity for someone with an Information Technology or Computer Science background to work within BDOs Innovation & Technology Group based in London. BDO is an accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. The firm's specialist Innovation & Technology Group, based in the London, at the Baker Street office, comprises engineers, software programmers and scientists as well as specialist finance professionals such as auditors and tax accountants all of whom are experienced in claiming R&D tax relief. The Innovation and Technology team provide the following services: UK R&D Tax Relief R&D Allowances (RDAs) Grants Patent Box International R&D Relief The successful candidate will get the opportunity to work as part of the wider Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions (CMA) tax team, in a diverse team of highly successful tax and industry specialists. The CMA team provides bespoke taxation services to its clients and deals with all queries from basic compliance through to high-level advisory work. It prepares tax returns and computations, carries out tax planning/consultancy work, and deals with HMRC, clients and third parties. The role and key responsibilities This is a client facing role where the consultant will be working with customers from a wide range of industry sectors undertaking development activities within their field. A key aspect for this role will be the ability to translate complex ideas into non-technical concepts and communicate these to a broad client base. You'll also be: Undertaking the technical assessment of claims and reviewing technical summaries to ensure a compelling description(s) has been drafted before submission to the HMRC Identifying qualifying R&D projects and expenditure through participation in technical discussions with clients Ensuring R&D claims meet the requirements of the relevant tax legislation and guidelines (the new joiner will be trained in-house on tax matters through a thorough a comprehensive internal induction and training programme)Undertaking costing and tax technical reviews or liaising effectively with technical tax staff on the preparation of tax documents comprising these R&D claims for submission to HMRC Supporting R&D Tax Relief claims in the event of HMRC R&D enquiries Continuously developing your own knowledge and skills to keep technical knowledge up to date You will be required to work closely with the senior staff of our clients across the relevant sectors and will be responsible for analysing all aspects of their R&D projects. You will play an active role in developing technical reports of clients' projects and taking part in extensive client communication. As well as working directly with existing clients, you will also be offered the chance to support business development opportunities and cross-sector claims. We're looking for someone with: A recognised university degree (MEng, MSc or PhD) in a field of Information Technology or Computer Software, with a minimum of 3-4 years working as an R&D tax practitioner. Experience working with software clients or software related R&D claims as an R&D tax practitioner, with strong sector knowledge. Experience in dealing with technological challenges faced by industry professionals, such as software architectural design, the enhancement or improvement of software development processes, development of new tools/APIs and improvement to existing tools/APIs. Strong understanding of all costing and tax technical aspects of R&D claims, as well as practical experience in applying them over both SME and RDEC claims. This includes being able to identify and effectively deal with all risk elements that may arise. Excellent communication (both spoken and written), curiosity, awareness and an interest in the fields of science, technology and innovation. Ability to swiftly adapt to and learn about different industry sectors such as automotive, aerospace, civil, defence, food & drink, life sciences, electronics etc. Interact readily with other technical and finance professionals, have outstanding interpersonal skills and excel in eloquence and concise summary of information. Strong attention to detail and first-time accuracy is essential, as well as an interest in project and company finances, strong numerical ability and the application of tax treatment. Proactive approach to new work opportunities, whilst being a team player and having the ability to work on your own initiative. Ability to project a professional, credible image, trustworthy and able to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to travel to clients' premises for meetings and on-site reviews as well as other offices as needed. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Jun 27, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We have an exciting opportunity for someone with an Information Technology or Computer Science background to work within BDOs Innovation & Technology Group based in London. BDO is an accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. The firm's specialist Innovation & Technology Group, based in the London, at the Baker Street office, comprises engineers, software programmers and scientists as well as specialist finance professionals such as auditors and tax accountants all of whom are experienced in claiming R&D tax relief. The Innovation and Technology team provide the following services: UK R&D Tax Relief R&D Allowances (RDAs) Grants Patent Box International R&D Relief The successful candidate will get the opportunity to work as part of the wider Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions (CMA) tax team, in a diverse team of highly successful tax and industry specialists. The CMA team provides bespoke taxation services to its clients and deals with all queries from basic compliance through to high-level advisory work. It prepares tax returns and computations, carries out tax planning/consultancy work, and deals with HMRC, clients and third parties. The role and key responsibilities This is a client facing role where the consultant will be working with customers from a wide range of industry sectors undertaking development activities within their field. A key aspect for this role will be the ability to translate complex ideas into non-technical concepts and communicate these to a broad client base. You'll also be: Undertaking the technical assessment of claims and reviewing technical summaries to ensure a compelling description(s) has been drafted before submission to the HMRC Identifying qualifying R&D projects and expenditure through participation in technical discussions with clients Ensuring R&D claims meet the requirements of the relevant tax legislation and guidelines (the new joiner will be trained in-house on tax matters through a thorough a comprehensive internal induction and training programme)Undertaking costing and tax technical reviews or liaising effectively with technical tax staff on the preparation of tax documents comprising these R&D claims for submission to HMRC Supporting R&D Tax Relief claims in the event of HMRC R&D enquiries Continuously developing your own knowledge and skills to keep technical knowledge up to date You will be required to work closely with the senior staff of our clients across the relevant sectors and will be responsible for analysing all aspects of their R&D projects. You will play an active role in developing technical reports of clients' projects and taking part in extensive client communication. As well as working directly with existing clients, you will also be offered the chance to support business development opportunities and cross-sector claims. We're looking for someone with: A recognised university degree (MEng, MSc or PhD) in a field of Information Technology or Computer Software, with a minimum of 3-4 years working as an R&D tax practitioner. Experience working with software clients or software related R&D claims as an R&D tax practitioner, with strong sector knowledge. Experience in dealing with technological challenges faced by industry professionals, such as software architectural design, the enhancement or improvement of software development processes, development of new tools/APIs and improvement to existing tools/APIs. Strong understanding of all costing and tax technical aspects of R&D claims, as well as practical experience in applying them over both SME and RDEC claims. This includes being able to identify and effectively deal with all risk elements that may arise. Excellent communication (both spoken and written), curiosity, awareness and an interest in the fields of science, technology and innovation. Ability to swiftly adapt to and learn about different industry sectors such as automotive, aerospace, civil, defence, food & drink, life sciences, electronics etc. Interact readily with other technical and finance professionals, have outstanding interpersonal skills and excel in eloquence and concise summary of information. Strong attention to detail and first-time accuracy is essential, as well as an interest in project and company finances, strong numerical ability and the application of tax treatment. Proactive approach to new work opportunities, whilst being a team player and having the ability to work on your own initiative. Ability to project a professional, credible image, trustworthy and able to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to travel to clients' premises for meetings and on-site reviews as well as other offices as needed. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
The Financial Investors Group at Deloitte is offering an exciting opportunity to work in one of the fastest growing sectors within the Financial Services Industry. This is one of the most dynamic areas of growth and one in which Deloitte are currently making significant investments. We work with the world's leading investment managers across both the traditional and alternative space, offering you the opportunity to expand and develop your own knowledge and skill set by working with large asset managers, hedge funds, large institutional investors, and custodians. Being a trusted advisor and building long term relationships with such clients is key to being successful in this sector. By working closely with Partners and Directors in the group it will allow you to develop and learn how to build such relationships whilst enhancing your own personal portfolio and networks. Deloitte's Investment Management Reporting Group already consists of a team of 35 well-established tax specialists who work exclusively with investment managers. The Group works closely with our UK Audit, Regulatory and Consulting specialists together with teams across 75 countries that are within our global investment management network. This enables us to provide our clients with comprehensive compliance and Advisory services. We support our clients with the development of products and advise on fund tax structuring together with ensuring they meet all reporting, filing and regulatory obligations with the relevant authorities. You will be required to undertake a comprehensive list of duties relating to investor reporting. The different projects that you will be managing will ensure that you are challenged on a daily basis. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte?It'show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values.Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity,take care of each other,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact.These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost. Connect to your opportunity Our Managers support on fostering strong client relationships, and overseeing the efficient delivery of key aspects of client service. As a Manager you will use your commercial awareness and professional expertise, along with leveraging the skills and expertise of others, to deliver the best possible experience and outcomes for our clients. You will own or manage key elements of a client relationship and, with an appropriate level of support, will be expected to proactively identify tax issues for your clients and pursue new business development opportunities by utilising your networks and market knowledge. You will be a confident team player and enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise with others, as well as continuing to build your own technical expertise or specialism. Key accountabilities include: Ownership and development of existing client relationships, including cultivation of relationships based on referrals from other parts of the UK and global business. Support senior team members in delivery of a range of compliance and related Advisory services to clients, in addition to developing the technical and operational skill set of junior team members. Work would include: Completion of investor tax reporting Providing advice to UK and international clients on investor tax reporting issues arising from new funds and/or restructuring of existing ranges Ad hoc advisory projects in relation to investor reporting Pro-actively ensuring that all relevant risk procedures are adhered to on engagements, in addition to taking financial responsibility for engagements Having input into client events on both an account and wider team level basis Connect to your skills and professional experience The desire and motivation to advance your career in financial services The ability to manage a portfolio of clients and projects as well as managing junior staff The ability to work closely with clients, applying practical and commercial concepts to technical work The ability to work in a team Strong communication and written skills and The desire to be challenged and stretched UK investor tax reporting experience gained from an in-house role within a financial institution or from an accountancy/legal/advisory firm Knowledge of typical fund structures and the investor reporting implications associated ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification desirable but not required, similarly a working knowledge of reporting requirements in other key jurisdictions (e.g. Austria, Germany, Switzerland, US) would be advantageous Connect to your business - Tax Innovation and tax consultancy may not seem to go together, but that's exactly what you'll find at Deloitte. We're constantly seeking the new and working together to push the limits of what's possible. Discover a new kind of tax career that you can make your own. Our comprehensive range of services encompasses everything from the completion of tax returns (corporation tax self-assessment) to complex consultancy assignments and strategic tax planning. We advise on corporate and general tax, international M&A, stamp tax, cross-border transfer pricing, reorganisations and reconstructions, and competent authority negotiations. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "I thoroughly enjoy the opportunities and the people I engage with: they enrich my day immensely. Every week throws up new challenges, new risks to assess, new plans to develop." -Montine, Tax & Legal "At Deloitte we work with some of the world's biggest and most prestigious businesses, because we're recognised for our expertise and insight. Every challenge, issue or opportunity has tax considerations - and so we give insightful and proactive advice to help clients navigate risk, complexity, and business-critical decisions." -Oliver, Tax & Legal Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in Glasgow or London with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Connect to your return to work opportunity Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break? For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step . click apply for full job details
Jun 24, 2025
Full time
The Financial Investors Group at Deloitte is offering an exciting opportunity to work in one of the fastest growing sectors within the Financial Services Industry. This is one of the most dynamic areas of growth and one in which Deloitte are currently making significant investments. We work with the world's leading investment managers across both the traditional and alternative space, offering you the opportunity to expand and develop your own knowledge and skill set by working with large asset managers, hedge funds, large institutional investors, and custodians. Being a trusted advisor and building long term relationships with such clients is key to being successful in this sector. By working closely with Partners and Directors in the group it will allow you to develop and learn how to build such relationships whilst enhancing your own personal portfolio and networks. Deloitte's Investment Management Reporting Group already consists of a team of 35 well-established tax specialists who work exclusively with investment managers. The Group works closely with our UK Audit, Regulatory and Consulting specialists together with teams across 75 countries that are within our global investment management network. This enables us to provide our clients with comprehensive compliance and Advisory services. We support our clients with the development of products and advise on fund tax structuring together with ensuring they meet all reporting, filing and regulatory obligations with the relevant authorities. You will be required to undertake a comprehensive list of duties relating to investor reporting. The different projects that you will be managing will ensure that you are challenged on a daily basis. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte?It'show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values.Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity,take care of each other,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact.These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost. Connect to your opportunity Our Managers support on fostering strong client relationships, and overseeing the efficient delivery of key aspects of client service. As a Manager you will use your commercial awareness and professional expertise, along with leveraging the skills and expertise of others, to deliver the best possible experience and outcomes for our clients. You will own or manage key elements of a client relationship and, with an appropriate level of support, will be expected to proactively identify tax issues for your clients and pursue new business development opportunities by utilising your networks and market knowledge. You will be a confident team player and enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise with others, as well as continuing to build your own technical expertise or specialism. Key accountabilities include: Ownership and development of existing client relationships, including cultivation of relationships based on referrals from other parts of the UK and global business. Support senior team members in delivery of a range of compliance and related Advisory services to clients, in addition to developing the technical and operational skill set of junior team members. Work would include: Completion of investor tax reporting Providing advice to UK and international clients on investor tax reporting issues arising from new funds and/or restructuring of existing ranges Ad hoc advisory projects in relation to investor reporting Pro-actively ensuring that all relevant risk procedures are adhered to on engagements, in addition to taking financial responsibility for engagements Having input into client events on both an account and wider team level basis Connect to your skills and professional experience The desire and motivation to advance your career in financial services The ability to manage a portfolio of clients and projects as well as managing junior staff The ability to work closely with clients, applying practical and commercial concepts to technical work The ability to work in a team Strong communication and written skills and The desire to be challenged and stretched UK investor tax reporting experience gained from an in-house role within a financial institution or from an accountancy/legal/advisory firm Knowledge of typical fund structures and the investor reporting implications associated ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification desirable but not required, similarly a working knowledge of reporting requirements in other key jurisdictions (e.g. Austria, Germany, Switzerland, US) would be advantageous Connect to your business - Tax Innovation and tax consultancy may not seem to go together, but that's exactly what you'll find at Deloitte. We're constantly seeking the new and working together to push the limits of what's possible. Discover a new kind of tax career that you can make your own. Our comprehensive range of services encompasses everything from the completion of tax returns (corporation tax self-assessment) to complex consultancy assignments and strategic tax planning. We advise on corporate and general tax, international M&A, stamp tax, cross-border transfer pricing, reorganisations and reconstructions, and competent authority negotiations. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "I thoroughly enjoy the opportunities and the people I engage with: they enrich my day immensely. Every week throws up new challenges, new risks to assess, new plans to develop." -Montine, Tax & Legal "At Deloitte we work with some of the world's biggest and most prestigious businesses, because we're recognised for our expertise and insight. Every challenge, issue or opportunity has tax considerations - and so we give insightful and proactive advice to help clients navigate risk, complexity, and business-critical decisions." -Oliver, Tax & Legal Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in Glasgow or London with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Connect to your return to work opportunity Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break? For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step . click apply for full job details
DIRECTOR OF LEGAL SERVICES AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT THE JOB OPPORTUNITY This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow the Legal function of a boutique professional services firm, delivering real value to clients, the Legal team and to the business as a whole. The firm have four core disciplines in advisory, accountancy, legal and tax, in which they deliver to clients through quality guidance and joined-up expertise. The Director of Legal Services role is central to the success of the business and as such, sits on the Board, reports to the Managing Director and is part of the Senior Leadership team. The Legal team currently comprises of three distinct departments, each headed up with a Head of Department for their different area of expertise. In order to reach their ambitious growth plans, they are looking for an experienced leader to join and create a cohesive, high-performing and profitable team. The Legal team comprises of three different departments: Corporate/Commercial Employment & Immigration Litigation/ IP& Art Law Your primary goal is to achieve revenue and profit targets for the Legal Department through; Business development: Acquiring new instructions from new and existing clients Leading and managing the Legal team, holding them accountable for delivering on their objectives Billable work: Supporting clients in their growth journeys with quality legal advice Productivity: Maximising the potential and productivity of the team Strategy & Planning: Defining and delivering departmental strategy THE REQUIREMENT Growth-focused : You will be someone who gets a buzz from business development, has an established network of SME contacts and experience at speaking at events. They need someone who naturally embodies their values, is comfortable to represent the brand externally and is looking for a new challenge to support SMEs, the business and the team to thrive. Quality legal expertise : Ideally you will be legally qualified and technically expert in an existing specialism (ideally Corporate or Commercial). However, your ability to diagnose clients' requirements and apply appropriate legal and commercial solutions, delivered by you or your team, is far more important. Critically, you will have a thirst to grow and develop your department, with the capability to "rain make" through established client and SME networks. You will understand how to manage your team, the wider business, and their marketing strategy to support this activity. Leadership : You will have experience of leading a high-functioning team and share in their belief that an open, human-centred and ambitious culture is the key to achieving great things. You will be comfortable thinking both strategically and practically, as the role will require strengths in both strategy and delivery. Curious, Collaborative & Commercial : As a small business ourselves, we value authenticity, curiosity, collaboration and commercial thinking. You will be the main point of contact for a portfolio of their key clients and will also work closely with the other business teams to deliver the joined-up expertise that their clients look to for so a natural strength in building effective relationships will be key. People who succeed at the firm are technically brilliant, entrepreneurial self-starters, comfortable with change and confident to capitalise on the opportunities available to drive their own growth. REQUIRED/DESIRABLE SKILLS Relevant professional services experience of c8-10 yrs. First-hand SME experience: 5 years' minimum experience advising fast-growth UK-based SMEs. Strategic thinking: Value the need for strategy and confident to course correct if needed. Leadership: Belief in value of a high-performance culture and experience building one. Resilience: With scaling comes change so the ability to manage and enjoy change is key. Relationship-building: Open, effective relationships with colleagues and clients crucial. Communication: Strong communication skills and confident having challenging conversations. ON OFFER Competitive annual salary (c£100k-£140k dependent on experience) Performance-related bonus (tbc) Plus a good range of benefits.
Jun 24, 2025
Full time
DIRECTOR OF LEGAL SERVICES AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT THE JOB OPPORTUNITY This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow the Legal function of a boutique professional services firm, delivering real value to clients, the Legal team and to the business as a whole. The firm have four core disciplines in advisory, accountancy, legal and tax, in which they deliver to clients through quality guidance and joined-up expertise. The Director of Legal Services role is central to the success of the business and as such, sits on the Board, reports to the Managing Director and is part of the Senior Leadership team. The Legal team currently comprises of three distinct departments, each headed up with a Head of Department for their different area of expertise. In order to reach their ambitious growth plans, they are looking for an experienced leader to join and create a cohesive, high-performing and profitable team. The Legal team comprises of three different departments: Corporate/Commercial Employment & Immigration Litigation/ IP& Art Law Your primary goal is to achieve revenue and profit targets for the Legal Department through; Business development: Acquiring new instructions from new and existing clients Leading and managing the Legal team, holding them accountable for delivering on their objectives Billable work: Supporting clients in their growth journeys with quality legal advice Productivity: Maximising the potential and productivity of the team Strategy & Planning: Defining and delivering departmental strategy THE REQUIREMENT Growth-focused : You will be someone who gets a buzz from business development, has an established network of SME contacts and experience at speaking at events. They need someone who naturally embodies their values, is comfortable to represent the brand externally and is looking for a new challenge to support SMEs, the business and the team to thrive. Quality legal expertise : Ideally you will be legally qualified and technically expert in an existing specialism (ideally Corporate or Commercial). However, your ability to diagnose clients' requirements and apply appropriate legal and commercial solutions, delivered by you or your team, is far more important. Critically, you will have a thirst to grow and develop your department, with the capability to "rain make" through established client and SME networks. You will understand how to manage your team, the wider business, and their marketing strategy to support this activity. Leadership : You will have experience of leading a high-functioning team and share in their belief that an open, human-centred and ambitious culture is the key to achieving great things. You will be comfortable thinking both strategically and practically, as the role will require strengths in both strategy and delivery. Curious, Collaborative & Commercial : As a small business ourselves, we value authenticity, curiosity, collaboration and commercial thinking. You will be the main point of contact for a portfolio of their key clients and will also work closely with the other business teams to deliver the joined-up expertise that their clients look to for so a natural strength in building effective relationships will be key. People who succeed at the firm are technically brilliant, entrepreneurial self-starters, comfortable with change and confident to capitalise on the opportunities available to drive their own growth. REQUIRED/DESIRABLE SKILLS Relevant professional services experience of c8-10 yrs. First-hand SME experience: 5 years' minimum experience advising fast-growth UK-based SMEs. Strategic thinking: Value the need for strategy and confident to course correct if needed. Leadership: Belief in value of a high-performance culture and experience building one. Resilience: With scaling comes change so the ability to manage and enjoy change is key. Relationship-building: Open, effective relationships with colleagues and clients crucial. Communication: Strong communication skills and confident having challenging conversations. ON OFFER Competitive annual salary (c£100k-£140k dependent on experience) Performance-related bonus (tbc) Plus a good range of benefits.
The Financial Investors Group at Deloitte is offering an exciting opportunity to work in one of the fastest growing sectors within the Financial Services Industry. This is one of the most dynamic areas of growth and one in which Deloitte are currently making significant investments. We work with the world's leading investment managers across both the traditional and alternative space, offering you the opportunity to expand and develop your own knowledge and skill set by working with large asset managers, hedge funds, large institutional investors, and custodians. Being a trusted advisor and building long term relationships with such clients is key to being successful in this sector. By working closely with Partners and Directors in the group it will allow you to develop and learn how to build such relationships whilst enhancing your own personal portfolio and networks. Deloitte's Investment Management Reporting Group already consists of a team of 35 well-established tax specialists who work exclusively with investment managers. The Group works closely with our UK Audit, Regulatory and Consulting specialists together with teams across 75 countries that are within our global investment management network. This enables us to provide our clients with comprehensive compliance and Advisory services. We support our clients with the development of products and advise on fund tax structuring together with ensuring they meet all reporting, filing and regulatory obligations with the relevant authorities. You will be required to undertake a comprehensive list of duties relating to investor reporting. The different projects that you will be managing will ensure that you are challenged on a daily basis. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte?It'show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values.Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity,take care of each other,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact.These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost. Connect to your opportunity Our Managers support on fostering strong client relationships, and overseeing the efficient delivery of key aspects of client service. As a Manager you will use your commercial awareness and professional expertise, along with leveraging the skills and expertise of others, to deliver the best possible experience and outcomes for our clients. You will own or manage key elements of a client relationship and, with an appropriate level of support, will be expected to proactively identify tax issues for your clients and pursue new business development opportunities by utilising your networks and market knowledge. You will be a confident team player and enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise with others, as well as continuing to build your own technical expertise or specialism. Key accountabilities include: Ownership and development of existing client relationships, including cultivation of relationships based on referrals from other parts of the UK and global business. Support senior team members in delivery of a range of compliance and related Advisory services to clients, in addition to developing the technical and operational skill set of junior team members. Work would include: Completion of investor tax reporting Providing advice to UK and international clients on investor tax reporting issues arising from new funds and/or restructuring of existing ranges Ad hoc advisory projects in relation to investor reporting Pro-actively ensuring that all relevant risk procedures are adhered to on engagements, in addition to taking financial responsibility for engagements Having input into client events on both an account and wider team level basis Connect to your skills and professional experience The desire and motivation to advance your career in financial services The ability to manage a portfolio of clients and projects as well as managing junior staff The ability to work closely with clients, applying practical and commercial concepts to technical work The ability to work in a team Strong communication and written skills and The desire to be challenged and stretched UK investor tax reporting experience gained from an in-house role within a financial institution or from an accountancy/legal/advisory firm Knowledge of typical fund structures and the investor reporting implications associated ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification desirable but not required, similarly a working knowledge of reporting requirements in other key jurisdictions (e.g. Austria, Germany, Switzerland, US) would be advantageous Connect to your business - Tax Innovation and tax consultancy may not seem to go together, but that's exactly what you'll find at Deloitte. We're constantly seeking the new and working together to push the limits of what's possible. Discover a new kind of tax career that you can make your own. Our comprehensive range of services encompasses everything from the completion of tax returns (corporation tax self-assessment) to complex consultancy assignments and strategic tax planning. We advise on corporate and general tax, international M&A, stamp tax, cross-border transfer pricing, reorganisations and reconstructions, and competent authority negotiations. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "I thoroughly enjoy the opportunities and the people I engage with: they enrich my day immensely. Every week throws up new challenges, new risks to assess, new plans to develop." -Montine, Tax & Legal "At Deloitte we work with some of the world's biggest and most prestigious businesses, because we're recognised for our expertise and insight. Every challenge, issue or opportunity has tax considerations - and so we give insightful and proactive advice to help clients navigate risk, complexity, and business-critical decisions." -Oliver, Tax & Legal Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in Glasgow or London with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Connect to your return to work opportunity Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break? For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step . click apply for full job details
Jun 21, 2025
Full time
The Financial Investors Group at Deloitte is offering an exciting opportunity to work in one of the fastest growing sectors within the Financial Services Industry. This is one of the most dynamic areas of growth and one in which Deloitte are currently making significant investments. We work with the world's leading investment managers across both the traditional and alternative space, offering you the opportunity to expand and develop your own knowledge and skill set by working with large asset managers, hedge funds, large institutional investors, and custodians. Being a trusted advisor and building long term relationships with such clients is key to being successful in this sector. By working closely with Partners and Directors in the group it will allow you to develop and learn how to build such relationships whilst enhancing your own personal portfolio and networks. Deloitte's Investment Management Reporting Group already consists of a team of 35 well-established tax specialists who work exclusively with investment managers. The Group works closely with our UK Audit, Regulatory and Consulting specialists together with teams across 75 countries that are within our global investment management network. This enables us to provide our clients with comprehensive compliance and Advisory services. We support our clients with the development of products and advise on fund tax structuring together with ensuring they meet all reporting, filing and regulatory obligations with the relevant authorities. You will be required to undertake a comprehensive list of duties relating to investor reporting. The different projects that you will be managing will ensure that you are challenged on a daily basis. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte?It'show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values.Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity,take care of each other,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact.These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost. Connect to your opportunity Our Managers support on fostering strong client relationships, and overseeing the efficient delivery of key aspects of client service. As a Manager you will use your commercial awareness and professional expertise, along with leveraging the skills and expertise of others, to deliver the best possible experience and outcomes for our clients. You will own or manage key elements of a client relationship and, with an appropriate level of support, will be expected to proactively identify tax issues for your clients and pursue new business development opportunities by utilising your networks and market knowledge. You will be a confident team player and enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise with others, as well as continuing to build your own technical expertise or specialism. Key accountabilities include: Ownership and development of existing client relationships, including cultivation of relationships based on referrals from other parts of the UK and global business. Support senior team members in delivery of a range of compliance and related Advisory services to clients, in addition to developing the technical and operational skill set of junior team members. Work would include: Completion of investor tax reporting Providing advice to UK and international clients on investor tax reporting issues arising from new funds and/or restructuring of existing ranges Ad hoc advisory projects in relation to investor reporting Pro-actively ensuring that all relevant risk procedures are adhered to on engagements, in addition to taking financial responsibility for engagements Having input into client events on both an account and wider team level basis Connect to your skills and professional experience The desire and motivation to advance your career in financial services The ability to manage a portfolio of clients and projects as well as managing junior staff The ability to work closely with clients, applying practical and commercial concepts to technical work The ability to work in a team Strong communication and written skills and The desire to be challenged and stretched UK investor tax reporting experience gained from an in-house role within a financial institution or from an accountancy/legal/advisory firm Knowledge of typical fund structures and the investor reporting implications associated ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification desirable but not required, similarly a working knowledge of reporting requirements in other key jurisdictions (e.g. Austria, Germany, Switzerland, US) would be advantageous Connect to your business - Tax Innovation and tax consultancy may not seem to go together, but that's exactly what you'll find at Deloitte. We're constantly seeking the new and working together to push the limits of what's possible. Discover a new kind of tax career that you can make your own. Our comprehensive range of services encompasses everything from the completion of tax returns (corporation tax self-assessment) to complex consultancy assignments and strategic tax planning. We advise on corporate and general tax, international M&A, stamp tax, cross-border transfer pricing, reorganisations and reconstructions, and competent authority negotiations. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues "I thoroughly enjoy the opportunities and the people I engage with: they enrich my day immensely. Every week throws up new challenges, new risks to assess, new plans to develop." -Montine, Tax & Legal "At Deloitte we work with some of the world's biggest and most prestigious businesses, because we're recognised for our expertise and insight. Every challenge, issue or opportunity has tax considerations - and so we give insightful and proactive advice to help clients navigate risk, complexity, and business-critical decisions." -Oliver, Tax & Legal Our hybrid working policy You'll be based in Glasgow or London with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Connect to your return to work opportunity Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break? For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step . click apply for full job details
Corporate Tax Director - Advisory - Leading London based Firm Location London Type Permanent Leading London based practice. Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Corporate Tax Director to join their vibrant and rapidly growing tax team. They are an award-winning, London based, top 100 firm of accountants led by an ambitious partner group who have demonstrated that rapid career development is achievable for high performers. Your experience You will either currently be a Director or Senior Manager looking for a new challenge and looking to work with a firm that can match your ambitions. You must be currently a tax professional in a client facing role with at least 7 years' experience dealing with complex corporate tax compliance and advisory projects. The role You will have your own portfolio of clients as well as providing assistance with the oversight of the corporate tax function and liaising with our extended team. The role will offer a varied range of advisory work, so previous exposure to advisory projects is desirable. This is very much a client facing role which will involve a lot of client interaction so strong communication and client relationship skills are a must. This role offers progression for the right candidate. The opportunity You will be joining a highly motivated team working within a progressive and values-led working culture. Excellent professional development and career growth opportunities are available for the successful candidate along with a super list of benefits and competitive salary. If you are genuinely looking to progress your career in corporate tax then, please send a copy of your CV to . As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Jun 17, 2025
Full time
Corporate Tax Director - Advisory - Leading London based Firm Location London Type Permanent Leading London based practice. Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Corporate Tax Director to join their vibrant and rapidly growing tax team. They are an award-winning, London based, top 100 firm of accountants led by an ambitious partner group who have demonstrated that rapid career development is achievable for high performers. Your experience You will either currently be a Director or Senior Manager looking for a new challenge and looking to work with a firm that can match your ambitions. You must be currently a tax professional in a client facing role with at least 7 years' experience dealing with complex corporate tax compliance and advisory projects. The role You will have your own portfolio of clients as well as providing assistance with the oversight of the corporate tax function and liaising with our extended team. The role will offer a varied range of advisory work, so previous exposure to advisory projects is desirable. This is very much a client facing role which will involve a lot of client interaction so strong communication and client relationship skills are a must. This role offers progression for the right candidate. The opportunity You will be joining a highly motivated team working within a progressive and values-led working culture. Excellent professional development and career growth opportunities are available for the successful candidate along with a super list of benefits and competitive salary. If you are genuinely looking to progress your career in corporate tax then, please send a copy of your CV to . As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We have an exciting opportunity for someone with an Information Technology or Computer Science background to work within BDOs Innovation & Technology Group based in London. BDO is an accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. The firm's specialist Innovation & Technology Group, based in the London, at the Baker Street office, comprises engineers, software programmers and scientists as well as specialist finance professionals such as auditors and tax accountants all of whom are experienced in claiming R&D tax relief. The Innovation and Technology team provide the following services: UK R&D Tax Relief R&D Allowances (RDAs) Grants Patent Box International R&D Relief The successful candidate will get the opportunity to work as part of the wider Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions (CMA) tax team, in a diverse team of highly successful tax and industry specialists. The CMA team provides bespoke taxation services to its clients and deals with all queries from basic compliance through to high-level advisory work. It prepares tax returns and computations, carries out tax planning/consultancy work, and deals with HMRC, clients and third parties. The role and key responsibilities This is a client facing role where the consultant will be working with customers from a wide range of industry sectors undertaking development activities within their field. A key aspect for this role will be the ability to translate complex ideas into non-technical concepts and communicate these to a broad client base. You'll also be: Undertaking the technical assessment of claims and reviewing technical summaries to ensure a compelling description(s) has been drafted before submission to the HMRC Identifying qualifying R&D projects and expenditure through participation in technical discussions with clients Ensuring R&D claims meet the requirements of the relevant tax legislation and guidelines (the new joiner will be trained in-house on tax matters through a thorough a comprehensive internal induction and training programme)Undertaking costing and tax technical reviews or liaising effectively with technical tax staff on the preparation of tax documents comprising these R&D claims for submission to HMRC Supporting R&D Tax Relief claims in the event of HMRC R&D enquiries Continuously developing your own knowledge and skills to keep technical knowledge up to date You will be required to work closely with the senior staff of our clients across the relevant sectors and will be responsible for analysing all aspects of their R&D projects. You will play an active role in developing technical reports of clients' projects and taking part in extensive client communication. As well as working directly with existing clients, you will also be offered the chance to support business development opportunities and cross-sector claims. We're looking for someone with: A recognised university degree (MEng, MSc or PhD) in a field of Information Technology or Computer Software, with a minimum of 3-4 years working as an R&D tax practitioner. Experience working with software clients or software related R&D claims as an R&D tax practitioner, with strong sector knowledge. Experience in dealing with technological challenges faced by industry professionals, such as software architectural design, the enhancement or improvement of software development processes, development of new tools/APIs and improvement to existing tools/APIs. Strong understanding of all costing and tax technical aspects of R&D claims, as well as practical experience in applying them over both SME and RDEC claims. This includes being able to identify and effectively deal with all risk elements that may arise. Excellent communication (both spoken and written), curiosity, awareness and an interest in the fields of science, technology and innovation. Ability to swiftly adapt to and learn about different industry sectors such as automotive, aerospace, civil, defence, food & drink, life sciences, electronics etc. Interact readily with other technical and finance professionals, have outstanding interpersonal skills and excel in eloquence and concise summary of information. Strong attention to detail and first-time accuracy is essential, as well as an interest in project and company finances, strong numerical ability and the application of tax treatment. Proactive approach to new work opportunities, whilst being a team player and having the ability to work on your own initiative. Ability to project a professional, credible image, trustworthy and able to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to travel to clients' premises for meetings and on-site reviews as well as other offices as needed. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Jun 16, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We have an exciting opportunity for someone with an Information Technology or Computer Science background to work within BDOs Innovation & Technology Group based in London. BDO is an accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. The firm's specialist Innovation & Technology Group, based in the London, at the Baker Street office, comprises engineers, software programmers and scientists as well as specialist finance professionals such as auditors and tax accountants all of whom are experienced in claiming R&D tax relief. The Innovation and Technology team provide the following services: UK R&D Tax Relief R&D Allowances (RDAs) Grants Patent Box International R&D Relief The successful candidate will get the opportunity to work as part of the wider Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions (CMA) tax team, in a diverse team of highly successful tax and industry specialists. The CMA team provides bespoke taxation services to its clients and deals with all queries from basic compliance through to high-level advisory work. It prepares tax returns and computations, carries out tax planning/consultancy work, and deals with HMRC, clients and third parties. The role and key responsibilities This is a client facing role where the consultant will be working with customers from a wide range of industry sectors undertaking development activities within their field. A key aspect for this role will be the ability to translate complex ideas into non-technical concepts and communicate these to a broad client base. You'll also be: Undertaking the technical assessment of claims and reviewing technical summaries to ensure a compelling description(s) has been drafted before submission to the HMRC Identifying qualifying R&D projects and expenditure through participation in technical discussions with clients Ensuring R&D claims meet the requirements of the relevant tax legislation and guidelines (the new joiner will be trained in-house on tax matters through a thorough a comprehensive internal induction and training programme)Undertaking costing and tax technical reviews or liaising effectively with technical tax staff on the preparation of tax documents comprising these R&D claims for submission to HMRC Supporting R&D Tax Relief claims in the event of HMRC R&D enquiries Continuously developing your own knowledge and skills to keep technical knowledge up to date You will be required to work closely with the senior staff of our clients across the relevant sectors and will be responsible for analysing all aspects of their R&D projects. You will play an active role in developing technical reports of clients' projects and taking part in extensive client communication. As well as working directly with existing clients, you will also be offered the chance to support business development opportunities and cross-sector claims. We're looking for someone with: A recognised university degree (MEng, MSc or PhD) in a field of Information Technology or Computer Software, with a minimum of 3-4 years working as an R&D tax practitioner. Experience working with software clients or software related R&D claims as an R&D tax practitioner, with strong sector knowledge. Experience in dealing with technological challenges faced by industry professionals, such as software architectural design, the enhancement or improvement of software development processes, development of new tools/APIs and improvement to existing tools/APIs. Strong understanding of all costing and tax technical aspects of R&D claims, as well as practical experience in applying them over both SME and RDEC claims. This includes being able to identify and effectively deal with all risk elements that may arise. Excellent communication (both spoken and written), curiosity, awareness and an interest in the fields of science, technology and innovation. Ability to swiftly adapt to and learn about different industry sectors such as automotive, aerospace, civil, defence, food & drink, life sciences, electronics etc. Interact readily with other technical and finance professionals, have outstanding interpersonal skills and excel in eloquence and concise summary of information. Strong attention to detail and first-time accuracy is essential, as well as an interest in project and company finances, strong numerical ability and the application of tax treatment. Proactive approach to new work opportunities, whilst being a team player and having the ability to work on your own initiative. Ability to project a professional, credible image, trustworthy and able to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to travel to clients' premises for meetings and on-site reviews as well as other offices as needed. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Affinia, (formally LB Group) is a leading, UK Top 50 Accountancy firm. Through successful acquisitions and organic growth, the firm has seen significant development within the last 18 months. Last October, we launched our new brand 'Affinia' ( ) which saw the coming together of LB Group and six other likeminded firms across the East & South East of England to form a combined challenger accounting, tax and business advisory firm. With a combined heritage spanning over 300 years, we have more than 400 accountancy professionals based in Stratford, Colchester, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Halstead, Harlow, Orpington, Sidcup and Sutton. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across seven principal practice groups: Accountancy & Advisory, Tax and Planning, Audit Services, Corporate Finance, Digital Solutions, Payroll and Financial Planning. We have invested continuously in technology and gained in-depth knowledge across a broad range of markets, growing through acquisitions and private investment. We offer an exceptional service to our clients, with access to our sector experts to develop the strategy that will help them reach their goals. We keep a finger on the industry pulse, so our clients receive the best short to medium and long-term advice. Purpose of the role: As an IT Support Administrator, you will work alongside our IT Operations Manager and be responsible for providing technical assistance and support to stakeholders across all our offices. You will also work closely with our outsourced helpdesk & service team, ensuring that all IT issues are resolved efficiently and effectively. Your role will focus on assisting with escalated issues and supporting various IT projects. Travel to other our sites across London and the Southeast are expected 1-2 times per week as required. Accountabilities: Collaborate with our outsourced helpdesk team to ensure timely resolution and escalation of IT issues. Assist and provide governance in the setup, configuration, and maintenance of computer systems. Administer onboarding and offboarding of user accounts from the IT perspective. Assist with IT inventory management and procurement. Collaborate with senior IT staff on various projects and initiatives. Ensure SLAs are adhered to by suppliers. Provide training and guidance to employees on IT-related topics and support enhancement and new solution implementations. Support the initial connectivity of new acquisitions to the Affinia acquisitions environments. Skills/Qualifications: Ability to think analytically and solve technical problems. Excellent communication and people skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Willingness to learn and adapt to modern technologies. Conscientious, initiative-taking professional with good organizational skills Previous support including Microsoft 365 administration, proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Windows 11. Good understanding of end point security and web content filtering. Writing technical documentation for non-technical audiences. Experience of Active Directory & MS Entra. Knowledge of Cloud Technologies, especially Azure. Understanding of computer hardware, software, and networking principles. IT Security and Cyber Awareness principles. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. Core Benefits: At Affinia, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits: 20 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays (Sept-Aug). Opportunity to purchase 3 extra days holiday per year. Auto enrolment Pension Scheme with True Potential (3% employer / 5% Employee) Death in Service. Professional membership support Paycare - claim money back for Dental / Optical / Professional Therapies Dress for your Diary Policy. Affinia is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion, or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.
Jun 11, 2025
Full time
Affinia, (formally LB Group) is a leading, UK Top 50 Accountancy firm. Through successful acquisitions and organic growth, the firm has seen significant development within the last 18 months. Last October, we launched our new brand 'Affinia' ( ) which saw the coming together of LB Group and six other likeminded firms across the East & South East of England to form a combined challenger accounting, tax and business advisory firm. With a combined heritage spanning over 300 years, we have more than 400 accountancy professionals based in Stratford, Colchester, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Halstead, Harlow, Orpington, Sidcup and Sutton. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across seven principal practice groups: Accountancy & Advisory, Tax and Planning, Audit Services, Corporate Finance, Digital Solutions, Payroll and Financial Planning. We have invested continuously in technology and gained in-depth knowledge across a broad range of markets, growing through acquisitions and private investment. We offer an exceptional service to our clients, with access to our sector experts to develop the strategy that will help them reach their goals. We keep a finger on the industry pulse, so our clients receive the best short to medium and long-term advice. Purpose of the role: As an IT Support Administrator, you will work alongside our IT Operations Manager and be responsible for providing technical assistance and support to stakeholders across all our offices. You will also work closely with our outsourced helpdesk & service team, ensuring that all IT issues are resolved efficiently and effectively. Your role will focus on assisting with escalated issues and supporting various IT projects. Travel to other our sites across London and the Southeast are expected 1-2 times per week as required. Accountabilities: Collaborate with our outsourced helpdesk team to ensure timely resolution and escalation of IT issues. Assist and provide governance in the setup, configuration, and maintenance of computer systems. Administer onboarding and offboarding of user accounts from the IT perspective. Assist with IT inventory management and procurement. Collaborate with senior IT staff on various projects and initiatives. Ensure SLAs are adhered to by suppliers. Provide training and guidance to employees on IT-related topics and support enhancement and new solution implementations. Support the initial connectivity of new acquisitions to the Affinia acquisitions environments. Skills/Qualifications: Ability to think analytically and solve technical problems. Excellent communication and people skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Willingness to learn and adapt to modern technologies. Conscientious, initiative-taking professional with good organizational skills Previous support including Microsoft 365 administration, proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Windows 11. Good understanding of end point security and web content filtering. Writing technical documentation for non-technical audiences. Experience of Active Directory & MS Entra. Knowledge of Cloud Technologies, especially Azure. Understanding of computer hardware, software, and networking principles. IT Security and Cyber Awareness principles. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. Core Benefits: At Affinia, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits: 20 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays (Sept-Aug). Opportunity to purchase 3 extra days holiday per year. Auto enrolment Pension Scheme with True Potential (3% employer / 5% Employee) Death in Service. Professional membership support Paycare - claim money back for Dental / Optical / Professional Therapies Dress for your Diary Policy. Affinia is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion, or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.
Corporate Tax Director required. Our client are a leading top 40 firm of accountants and financial advisers, who are seeking a qualified Corporate Tax Director in Central London area. The successful Tax Director will be ideally CTA qualified with at least 3 years' experience post qualification. The Tax Director will be tasked with directly supporting the Tax Partner and tax seniors who look after corporate tax. This role is highly progressive with the view to Partnership within a few years. Corporate Tax Director Position Overview The successful Tax Director will be joining an established tax team with responsibilities including: Control all aspects of the preparation and execution of engagements for clients; keeping the Partner informed. Supervise expanding team, reviewing the work of junior members of staff. Manage own portfolio alongside allocating work and monitoring resource requirements. Undertake advisory work and appropriate tax planning. Prepare invoices. Promote the firms' full range of services for new and existing clients. Corporate tax. Capital Allowances. Maintaining successful relationships with clients; dealing with all queries. Communicate with HMRC. Corporate Tax Director Position Requirements CTA preferable or ATT qualified with copious experience applicants considered. Within a reasonable commute to Central London Minimum of 6 years' experience with corporate tax work within a practice. Competent in completing corporate tax work. Full UK Drivers Licence with own vehicle. Corporate Tax Director Position Remuneration 90,000 - 120,000 per annum Flexible working 33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays Private healthcare Parking Pension scheme Progression opportunities to partner. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Corporate Tax Director required. Our client are a leading top 40 firm of accountants and financial advisers, who are seeking a qualified Corporate Tax Director in Central London area. The successful Tax Director will be ideally CTA qualified with at least 3 years' experience post qualification. The Tax Director will be tasked with directly supporting the Tax Partner and tax seniors who look after corporate tax. This role is highly progressive with the view to Partnership within a few years. Corporate Tax Director Position Overview The successful Tax Director will be joining an established tax team with responsibilities including: Control all aspects of the preparation and execution of engagements for clients; keeping the Partner informed. Supervise expanding team, reviewing the work of junior members of staff. Manage own portfolio alongside allocating work and monitoring resource requirements. Undertake advisory work and appropriate tax planning. Prepare invoices. Promote the firms' full range of services for new and existing clients. Corporate tax. Capital Allowances. Maintaining successful relationships with clients; dealing with all queries. Communicate with HMRC. Corporate Tax Director Position Requirements CTA preferable or ATT qualified with copious experience applicants considered. Within a reasonable commute to Central London Minimum of 6 years' experience with corporate tax work within a practice. Competent in completing corporate tax work. Full UK Drivers Licence with own vehicle. Corporate Tax Director Position Remuneration 90,000 - 120,000 per annum Flexible working 33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays Private healthcare Parking Pension scheme Progression opportunities to partner. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Leeds The Role This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside our established team who will support you to utilise and enhance your advisory and insolvency skills and experience. You will work alongside some of the most experienced practitioners in the field advising the boards, management teams, lenders and shareholders of companies which are underperforming and/or facing any financial stress. Our North team has recently led a number of high profile regional insolvencies (including the Black Sheep Brewery, WN VTech and TXM Plant Administrations), as well as working on complex and challenging advisory assignments. We work with a full spectrum of companies from SME to PLC. As a Manager / Associate Director in the team, you will have the opportunity to work and lead on a diverse range of engagements across all sectors, with plenty of responsibility for leading workstreams, managing junior staff and supporting Directors and Senior Managing Directors in client-facing delivery. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Our global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in all situations - from well-performing to stressed. No two situations are the same, and our advice and approach is tailored to each set of circumstances and client. Teneo guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress to create liquidity headroom, reduce costs, improve profitability, turnaround or exit underperforming businesses, assess options, address balance sheet stress, communicate appropriately with all stakeholders, more efficiently run their businesses and, ultimately, deliver certainty from uncertainty. Our expert team also brings market-leading experience in establishing and delivering contingency plans and insolvencies across multiple jurisdictions, providing credible fallback plans to protect value or helping to shape and affect a restructuring. Key Responsibilities Client service Preparation of engagement letter(s) and ensuring adherence to all compliance requirements. Manage parts of the engagement, providing support to the Senior Managing Director/Director in managing external stakeholders. Support management teams in preparing and challenging business plans, short term cash flow forecasts and turnaround/restructuring plans. Providing comprehensive financial restructuring and cash management services to identify working capital and other cash flow improvements. Reviewing and stress-testing integrated business plans, budgeting and forecasting models using a fact-based, data driven approach. Develop, analyse and present Financial Advisory options using input from other teams, e.g. tax analysis, sector and financial modelling. Liaise with the company's/lender's legal advisors to understand key aspects of legal documentation and also drive any documentation processes (term sheets, waivers, loan documentation, insolvency sale and trading agreements etc.) Developing and inputting into insolvency strategies. Delivering key aspects of insolvency assignments including trading, sales process, asset realisations, monitoring, reporting and liaising with the insolvency delivery team to ensure all statutory compliance completed. Apply an understanding of engagement economics, financial and risk management. Knowledge acquisition Build client relationship skills, sector knowledge and continue to develop leadership skills. Continue to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills. Understand the market, topical issues and our Financial Advisory propositions. People and leadership Support practice and talent development. Provide on-job coaching and development to staff. Develop junior staff outside of jobs through appraising and mentoring. Support wider Financial Advisory training initiatives. Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution. Start to own elements of business development including actively supporting business development activities, building and expending your own contact network and supporting Director/Senior Managing Director-led marketing and sales activities. Participate in existing business development programmes and key client accounts. Identify opportunities to expand jobs as well as opportunities to provide wider Teneo services to existing clients. Take responsibility for leading marketing initiatives aimed at specific channels to market, or events. Take sector focus responsibilities. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), both time and exam qualified. Restructuring experience gained either as an advisor within a professional services company, consultancy or bank. Understanding of financial statements and related data to assess historical financial performance and future outlook for client companies and prospects. Good understanding of the restructuring marketplace, its trends, and key players (principals and advisers). Very strong analytical skills, including: business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options. An understanding of insolvency legislation and practice, with experience working on insolvency assignments. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong project management skills, with ability to lead teams and develop people. Ability to conduct business in fluent oral and written English is a pre-requisite. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including: 25 days holiday (plus an additional 3 days holiday over Christmas and one day to celebrate DE&I) Discretionary Bonus Scheme Cash benefits package Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Group Income Protection Life Assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future. Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions, and organizations. Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&I. The firm has more than 1,600 employees located in 40+ offices around the world. Apply for this job indicates a required field First Name Last Name Email Phone Location (City) Resume/CV Please indicate your current salary Please indicate your salary expectation (GBP) Please indicate your current notice period Are you legally eligible to work in the UK? Select Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at Teneo? Select Have been employed by Teneo before? Select UK Demographic Set Teneo are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We ensure that all employees and candidates are treated fairly and we strive to ensure that our company is representative of all sections of society. We value people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles and circumstances. Each employee should be respected and valued and able to give their best as a result. We want to ensure our workplace in London continues to be one where different voices are heard, valued and embraced - for the benefit of our employees and working culture, our clients and the quality of our work, as well as for the ultimate performance of our business. We are committed to equal opportunities for all and provide these opportunities irrespective of an individual's race, ethnic origin, disability, age, nationality, national origin, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, marital status and social class. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. In order for us to continue refining our policies, practices and ways of working to foster our desired culture, we need to collect data about our applicants during the recruitment process. Please complete our Equal Opportunities Form which will allow us to monitor and analyse our data. You are under no obligation to provide this data (for all selections there is a 'I do not wish to answer' option) but we can assure you that any information provided on this form will be treated as strictly confidential and will be used for statistical purposes only. It will not be seen by those involved in the selection process. You can find our privacy policy here. Teneo is committed to providing reasonable adjustments for qualified individuals with disabilities in our interview process. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability, you may contact us at . click apply for full job details
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Leeds The Role This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside our established team who will support you to utilise and enhance your advisory and insolvency skills and experience. You will work alongside some of the most experienced practitioners in the field advising the boards, management teams, lenders and shareholders of companies which are underperforming and/or facing any financial stress. Our North team has recently led a number of high profile regional insolvencies (including the Black Sheep Brewery, WN VTech and TXM Plant Administrations), as well as working on complex and challenging advisory assignments. We work with a full spectrum of companies from SME to PLC. As a Manager / Associate Director in the team, you will have the opportunity to work and lead on a diverse range of engagements across all sectors, with plenty of responsibility for leading workstreams, managing junior staff and supporting Directors and Senior Managing Directors in client-facing delivery. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Our global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in all situations - from well-performing to stressed. No two situations are the same, and our advice and approach is tailored to each set of circumstances and client. Teneo guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress to create liquidity headroom, reduce costs, improve profitability, turnaround or exit underperforming businesses, assess options, address balance sheet stress, communicate appropriately with all stakeholders, more efficiently run their businesses and, ultimately, deliver certainty from uncertainty. Our expert team also brings market-leading experience in establishing and delivering contingency plans and insolvencies across multiple jurisdictions, providing credible fallback plans to protect value or helping to shape and affect a restructuring. Key Responsibilities Client service Preparation of engagement letter(s) and ensuring adherence to all compliance requirements. Manage parts of the engagement, providing support to the Senior Managing Director/Director in managing external stakeholders. Support management teams in preparing and challenging business plans, short term cash flow forecasts and turnaround/restructuring plans. Providing comprehensive financial restructuring and cash management services to identify working capital and other cash flow improvements. Reviewing and stress-testing integrated business plans, budgeting and forecasting models using a fact-based, data driven approach. Develop, analyse and present Financial Advisory options using input from other teams, e.g. tax analysis, sector and financial modelling. Liaise with the company's/lender's legal advisors to understand key aspects of legal documentation and also drive any documentation processes (term sheets, waivers, loan documentation, insolvency sale and trading agreements etc.) Developing and inputting into insolvency strategies. Delivering key aspects of insolvency assignments including trading, sales process, asset realisations, monitoring, reporting and liaising with the insolvency delivery team to ensure all statutory compliance completed. Apply an understanding of engagement economics, financial and risk management. Knowledge acquisition Build client relationship skills, sector knowledge and continue to develop leadership skills. Continue to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills. Understand the market, topical issues and our Financial Advisory propositions. People and leadership Support practice and talent development. Provide on-job coaching and development to staff. Develop junior staff outside of jobs through appraising and mentoring. Support wider Financial Advisory training initiatives. Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution. Start to own elements of business development including actively supporting business development activities, building and expending your own contact network and supporting Director/Senior Managing Director-led marketing and sales activities. Participate in existing business development programmes and key client accounts. Identify opportunities to expand jobs as well as opportunities to provide wider Teneo services to existing clients. Take responsibility for leading marketing initiatives aimed at specific channels to market, or events. Take sector focus responsibilities. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), both time and exam qualified. Restructuring experience gained either as an advisor within a professional services company, consultancy or bank. Understanding of financial statements and related data to assess historical financial performance and future outlook for client companies and prospects. Good understanding of the restructuring marketplace, its trends, and key players (principals and advisers). Very strong analytical skills, including: business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options. An understanding of insolvency legislation and practice, with experience working on insolvency assignments. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong project management skills, with ability to lead teams and develop people. Ability to conduct business in fluent oral and written English is a pre-requisite. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including: 25 days holiday (plus an additional 3 days holiday over Christmas and one day to celebrate DE&I) Discretionary Bonus Scheme Cash benefits package Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Group Income Protection Life Assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future. Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions, and organizations. Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&I. The firm has more than 1,600 employees located in 40+ offices around the world. Apply for this job indicates a required field First Name Last Name Email Phone Location (City) Resume/CV Please indicate your current salary Please indicate your salary expectation (GBP) Please indicate your current notice period Are you legally eligible to work in the UK? Select Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at Teneo? Select Have been employed by Teneo before? Select UK Demographic Set Teneo are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We ensure that all employees and candidates are treated fairly and we strive to ensure that our company is representative of all sections of society. We value people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles and circumstances. Each employee should be respected and valued and able to give their best as a result. We want to ensure our workplace in London continues to be one where different voices are heard, valued and embraced - for the benefit of our employees and working culture, our clients and the quality of our work, as well as for the ultimate performance of our business. We are committed to equal opportunities for all and provide these opportunities irrespective of an individual's race, ethnic origin, disability, age, nationality, national origin, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, marital status and social class. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. In order for us to continue refining our policies, practices and ways of working to foster our desired culture, we need to collect data about our applicants during the recruitment process. Please complete our Equal Opportunities Form which will allow us to monitor and analyse our data. You are under no obligation to provide this data (for all selections there is a 'I do not wish to answer' option) but we can assure you that any information provided on this form will be treated as strictly confidential and will be used for statistical purposes only. It will not be seen by those involved in the selection process. You can find our privacy policy here. Teneo is committed to providing reasonable adjustments for qualified individuals with disabilities in our interview process. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability, you may contact us at . click apply for full job details
Our Financial Advisory team is expanding, and we are looking for a talented and ambitious individual at Assistant Director level with a financial advisory or banking background to join our growing team in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside our established team who will support you to utilise and enhance your advisory skills. You will work alongside some of the most experienced practitioners in the field advising the boards, management teams, lenders and shareholders of companies which are underperforming and/or facing any financial stress that requires some form of balance sheet restructuring. It is anticipated the role will cover areas from stressed refinancings and covenant resets through to complex balance sheet restructuring (that may require insolvency and other restructuring tools as a delivery mechanism) and will allow you to seamlessly link into the wider Teneo network across multiple jurisdictions. As an Associate Director in the team, you will have the opportunity to work and lead on a diverse range of engagements across numerous sectors and geographies, with plenty of responsibility for leading workstreams, managing junior staff and supporting Directors and Managing Directors in client-facing delivery. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to Financial Advisory, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty. Key Responsibilities Client service Manage parts of the engagement, providing support to the Managing Director/ Director (or often directly to Senior Managing Director) in managing external stakeholders. Support management teams in preparing and challenging business plans, short term cash flow forecasts and Financial Advisory plans. Providing comprehensive financial restructuring and cash management services to identify working capital and other cash flow improvements. Reviewing and stress-testing integrated business plans, budgeting and forecasting models using a fact-based, data driven approach, including KPI definition, data visualization, reporting automation and touchless forecasting. Ability to prepare and/or review detailed, integrated 3 statement (profit & loss, cashflow and balance sheet), discounted cashflow (DCF) and leveraged buy-out (LBO) financial models. Prepare report outputs that may range from business plan documentation and board reports when working for a company, through to preparation of independent business reviews when working for creditors. Develop, analyse and present Financial Advisory options using input from other teams, e.g. insolvency or tax analysis, sector and financial modelling. Liaise with the Company's legal advisors to understand key aspects of legal documentation and also drive any documentation processes (term sheets, waivers, loan documentation etc.) Preparation of engagement letter(s) and ensuring adherence to all compliance requirements to support financial and risk management. Apply an understanding of engagement economics. Knowledge acquisition Build client relationship skills, sector knowledge and continue to develop leadership skills. Continue to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills. Understand the market, topical issues and our Financial Advisory propositions. People and leadership Support practice and talent development. Provide on-job coaching and development to staff. Develop junior staff outside of jobs through appraising and mentoring. Support wider Financial Advisory training initiatives. Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution. Start to own elements of business development including actively supporting business development activities, building and expending your own contact network and supporting Director/ Managing Director-led marketing and sales activities. Participate in existing business development programmes and key client accounts. Identify opportunities to expand jobs as well as opportunities to provide wider Teneo services to existing clients. Take responsibility for leading marketing initiatives aimed at specific channels to market, or events. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) or CFA. Financial Advisory experience gained either as an advisor within a professional services company, consultancy or investment bank; as an analyst in a debt or special situations funds. An understanding of debt markets, banking, loan agreements and other relevant financial and legal documentation. Understanding of financial statements and related data to assess historical financial performance and future outlook for client companies and prospects. Good understanding of the Financial Advisory marketplace, its trends, and key players (principals and advisers). Very strong analytical skills, including: business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options. A basic understanding of insolvency legislation and practice is not a prerequisite but helpful. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong project management skills, with ability to lead mid-large teams and develop people. Ability to conduct business in fluent oral and written English is a pre-requisite. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by a week-long induction programme, and continuous improvement is achieved through a structured and tailored programme that suits your career development. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including; 28 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Cash benefits allowance Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Group Income protection Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future. Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions, and organizations. Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&I. The firm has more than 1,500 employees located in 40+ offices around the world.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Our Financial Advisory team is expanding, and we are looking for a talented and ambitious individual at Assistant Director level with a financial advisory or banking background to join our growing team in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside our established team who will support you to utilise and enhance your advisory skills. You will work alongside some of the most experienced practitioners in the field advising the boards, management teams, lenders and shareholders of companies which are underperforming and/or facing any financial stress that requires some form of balance sheet restructuring. It is anticipated the role will cover areas from stressed refinancings and covenant resets through to complex balance sheet restructuring (that may require insolvency and other restructuring tools as a delivery mechanism) and will allow you to seamlessly link into the wider Teneo network across multiple jurisdictions. As an Associate Director in the team, you will have the opportunity to work and lead on a diverse range of engagements across numerous sectors and geographies, with plenty of responsibility for leading workstreams, managing junior staff and supporting Directors and Managing Directors in client-facing delivery. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to Financial Advisory, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty. Key Responsibilities Client service Manage parts of the engagement, providing support to the Managing Director/ Director (or often directly to Senior Managing Director) in managing external stakeholders. Support management teams in preparing and challenging business plans, short term cash flow forecasts and Financial Advisory plans. Providing comprehensive financial restructuring and cash management services to identify working capital and other cash flow improvements. Reviewing and stress-testing integrated business plans, budgeting and forecasting models using a fact-based, data driven approach, including KPI definition, data visualization, reporting automation and touchless forecasting. Ability to prepare and/or review detailed, integrated 3 statement (profit & loss, cashflow and balance sheet), discounted cashflow (DCF) and leveraged buy-out (LBO) financial models. Prepare report outputs that may range from business plan documentation and board reports when working for a company, through to preparation of independent business reviews when working for creditors. Develop, analyse and present Financial Advisory options using input from other teams, e.g. insolvency or tax analysis, sector and financial modelling. Liaise with the Company's legal advisors to understand key aspects of legal documentation and also drive any documentation processes (term sheets, waivers, loan documentation etc.) Preparation of engagement letter(s) and ensuring adherence to all compliance requirements to support financial and risk management. Apply an understanding of engagement economics. Knowledge acquisition Build client relationship skills, sector knowledge and continue to develop leadership skills. Continue to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills. Understand the market, topical issues and our Financial Advisory propositions. People and leadership Support practice and talent development. Provide on-job coaching and development to staff. Develop junior staff outside of jobs through appraising and mentoring. Support wider Financial Advisory training initiatives. Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution. Start to own elements of business development including actively supporting business development activities, building and expending your own contact network and supporting Director/ Managing Director-led marketing and sales activities. Participate in existing business development programmes and key client accounts. Identify opportunities to expand jobs as well as opportunities to provide wider Teneo services to existing clients. Take responsibility for leading marketing initiatives aimed at specific channels to market, or events. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) or CFA. Financial Advisory experience gained either as an advisor within a professional services company, consultancy or investment bank; as an analyst in a debt or special situations funds. An understanding of debt markets, banking, loan agreements and other relevant financial and legal documentation. Understanding of financial statements and related data to assess historical financial performance and future outlook for client companies and prospects. Good understanding of the Financial Advisory marketplace, its trends, and key players (principals and advisers). Very strong analytical skills, including: business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options. A basic understanding of insolvency legislation and practice is not a prerequisite but helpful. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong project management skills, with ability to lead mid-large teams and develop people. Ability to conduct business in fluent oral and written English is a pre-requisite. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by a week-long induction programme, and continuous improvement is achieved through a structured and tailored programme that suits your career development. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including; 28 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Cash benefits allowance Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Group Income protection Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future. Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions, and organizations. Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&I. The firm has more than 1,500 employees located in 40+ offices around the world.
Corporate Tax Director - Advisory - Leading London based Firm Location London Type Permanent Leading London based practice. Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Corporate Tax Director to join their vibrant and rapidly growing tax team. They are an award-winning, London based, top 100 firm of accountants led by an ambitious partner group who have demonstrated that rapid career development is achievable for high performers. Your experience You will either currently be a Director or Senior Manager looking for a new challenge and looking to work with a firm that can match your ambitions. You must be currently a tax professional in a client facing role with at least 7 years' experience dealing with complex corporate tax compliance and advisory projects. The role You will have your own portfolio of clients as well as providing assistance with the oversight of the corporate tax function and liaising with our extended team. The role will offer a varied range of advisory work, so previous exposure to advisory projects is desirable. This is very much a client facing role which will involve a lot of client interaction so strong communication and client relationship skills are a must. This role offers progression for the right candidate. The opportunity You will be joining a highly motivated team working within a progressive and values-led working culture. Excellent professional development and career growth opportunities are available for the successful candidate along with a super list of benefits and competitive salary. If you are genuinely looking to progress your career in corporate tax then, please send a copy of your CV to . As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
Corporate Tax Director - Advisory - Leading London based Firm Location London Type Permanent Leading London based practice. Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Corporate Tax Director to join their vibrant and rapidly growing tax team. They are an award-winning, London based, top 100 firm of accountants led by an ambitious partner group who have demonstrated that rapid career development is achievable for high performers. Your experience You will either currently be a Director or Senior Manager looking for a new challenge and looking to work with a firm that can match your ambitions. You must be currently a tax professional in a client facing role with at least 7 years' experience dealing with complex corporate tax compliance and advisory projects. The role You will have your own portfolio of clients as well as providing assistance with the oversight of the corporate tax function and liaising with our extended team. The role will offer a varied range of advisory work, so previous exposure to advisory projects is desirable. This is very much a client facing role which will involve a lot of client interaction so strong communication and client relationship skills are a must. This role offers progression for the right candidate. The opportunity You will be joining a highly motivated team working within a progressive and values-led working culture. Excellent professional development and career growth opportunities are available for the successful candidate along with a super list of benefits and competitive salary. If you are genuinely looking to progress your career in corporate tax then, please send a copy of your CV to . As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Transactions Tax - Associate Director Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 people in over 150 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 Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Tax team is structured in a unique way - we are focused on providing the full spectrum of tax services to private equity, across funds, deals and portfolio companies on a wide scope of transactional work both domestically and internationally. We are leading advisers to mid-market private equity firms and large acquisitive corporates with deal values of anywhere from a few million to over a billion. We support our clients throughout the entire deal lifecycle from the initial proposal stage and assisting with offer terms, undertaking due diligence and advice on the acquisition structure through to completion and post-deal advice. We work with businesses across a huge range of sectors - from technology and gaming, through to care homes, art galleries, travel and retail. This is a fast-moving and exciting environment. It is technically led but with a keen eye on service and so this role will involve technical tax application, extensive interaction with clients and great interpersonal and organisational skills. TAS Tax are a small, tight-knit team, and have experienced exceptional growth year on year. We have a strong pipeline and as part of a growing team, you will have significant opportunities to take on responsibility and develop as the team grows. We are looking for bright and enthusiastic individuals who are looking to step up into a Manager role and are interested in a career in M&A tax. We're happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares and, whilst the hours in a project-based environment can be varied and, at times, quite intense, we'll support you to balance your work, study and life. A look into the role As Associate Director in the TAS Tax team, you will provide tax structuring advice and will undertake tax due diligence on both buy-side and sell-side transactions for private equity and corporate clients. You may also have the opportunity to work on public company transactions, primarily on AIM and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. If you enjoy working on a variety of projects and sectors, you'll fit right in. Here are some things you can expect from a role in TAS Tax: You will be leading discussions with and presenting findings to clients and legal advisers as well as managing the relationship with the target's management team. You will take a lead in working alongside FDD and SPA Advisory teams as a Transaction Advisory Services professional to ensure that your work goes hand in hand with theirs. You will be responsible for leading due diligence meetings with the target business, overseeing the due diligence analysis and reviewing reports to ensure they have been accurately and robustly prepared ahead of final review by the partner/director. You will prepare and review structuring reports based on the proposed acquisition structure, considering the key tax implications in line with the commercial requirements of the transaction. You will be involved in all other aspects of the transaction, including reviewing forecast models, funds flows and considering legal documentation with the support of an exceptional team. Collaborating with other stakeholders is vital in a TAS Tax role, and you will be encouraged to establish a strong internal network to drive opportunities across TAS, Corporate Finance and GT's international member firms. You'll be working closely with external key contacts within private equity funds, corporate clients, law firms and intermediaries to drive business development across the team. You will be involved in business development, researching and preparing proposals to win new work and taking part in presentations to prospective clients. You will manage project budgets, ensuring bills are raised accurately and promptly, fees are collected in a timely manner and debtors kept to a minimum. You will demonstrate an ability to produce a well-supported piece of technical research using legislation, guidance issued by tax authorities and/or the firm's technical resources. You will be responsible for ongoing training and development of your team. Knowing you're right for us The ideal candidate will be a qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser (ACA, CA CTA, ADIT or equivalent as a minimum criteria) and have a good grounding in UK tax practices. 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: UK corporation tax compliance and/or M&A experience Exposure to other tax issues - transfer pricing, R&D, VAT, employment taxes, stamp duty, share transactions/share option schemes Proven experience in client handling and project management, building and sustaining relationships Experience of advising on technical tax matters is essential Demonstrable experience of managing multiple deliverables, showing prioritisation skills and meeting deadlines within an expected timeframe Strong Excel and Power Point skills to prepare client and target documentation. 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. 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 firm's values - purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. 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.
Feb 09, 2025
Full time
Transactions Tax - Associate Director Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 people in over 150 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 Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Tax team is structured in a unique way - we are focused on providing the full spectrum of tax services to private equity, across funds, deals and portfolio companies on a wide scope of transactional work both domestically and internationally. We are leading advisers to mid-market private equity firms and large acquisitive corporates with deal values of anywhere from a few million to over a billion. We support our clients throughout the entire deal lifecycle from the initial proposal stage and assisting with offer terms, undertaking due diligence and advice on the acquisition structure through to completion and post-deal advice. We work with businesses across a huge range of sectors - from technology and gaming, through to care homes, art galleries, travel and retail. This is a fast-moving and exciting environment. It is technically led but with a keen eye on service and so this role will involve technical tax application, extensive interaction with clients and great interpersonal and organisational skills. TAS Tax are a small, tight-knit team, and have experienced exceptional growth year on year. We have a strong pipeline and as part of a growing team, you will have significant opportunities to take on responsibility and develop as the team grows. We are looking for bright and enthusiastic individuals who are looking to step up into a Manager role and are interested in a career in M&A tax. We're happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares and, whilst the hours in a project-based environment can be varied and, at times, quite intense, we'll support you to balance your work, study and life. A look into the role As Associate Director in the TAS Tax team, you will provide tax structuring advice and will undertake tax due diligence on both buy-side and sell-side transactions for private equity and corporate clients. You may also have the opportunity to work on public company transactions, primarily on AIM and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. If you enjoy working on a variety of projects and sectors, you'll fit right in. Here are some things you can expect from a role in TAS Tax: You will be leading discussions with and presenting findings to clients and legal advisers as well as managing the relationship with the target's management team. You will take a lead in working alongside FDD and SPA Advisory teams as a Transaction Advisory Services professional to ensure that your work goes hand in hand with theirs. You will be responsible for leading due diligence meetings with the target business, overseeing the due diligence analysis and reviewing reports to ensure they have been accurately and robustly prepared ahead of final review by the partner/director. You will prepare and review structuring reports based on the proposed acquisition structure, considering the key tax implications in line with the commercial requirements of the transaction. You will be involved in all other aspects of the transaction, including reviewing forecast models, funds flows and considering legal documentation with the support of an exceptional team. Collaborating with other stakeholders is vital in a TAS Tax role, and you will be encouraged to establish a strong internal network to drive opportunities across TAS, Corporate Finance and GT's international member firms. You'll be working closely with external key contacts within private equity funds, corporate clients, law firms and intermediaries to drive business development across the team. You will be involved in business development, researching and preparing proposals to win new work and taking part in presentations to prospective clients. You will manage project budgets, ensuring bills are raised accurately and promptly, fees are collected in a timely manner and debtors kept to a minimum. You will demonstrate an ability to produce a well-supported piece of technical research using legislation, guidance issued by tax authorities and/or the firm's technical resources. You will be responsible for ongoing training and development of your team. Knowing you're right for us The ideal candidate will be a qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser (ACA, CA CTA, ADIT or equivalent as a minimum criteria) and have a good grounding in UK tax practices. 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: UK corporation tax compliance and/or M&A experience Exposure to other tax issues - transfer pricing, R&D, VAT, employment taxes, stamp duty, share transactions/share option schemes Proven experience in client handling and project management, building and sustaining relationships Experience of advising on technical tax matters is essential Demonstrable experience of managing multiple deliverables, showing prioritisation skills and meeting deadlines within an expected timeframe Strong Excel and Power Point skills to prepare client and target documentation. 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. 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 firm's values - purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. 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.
Transactions Advisory (TAS) TAX Director Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R 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 73,000 people in over 150 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: NEW GROUND WON'T BREAK ITSELF. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Our Transaction Tax team is focused on providing the full spectrum of tax services to both corporate and private equity, across funds, deals and portfolio companies, on a wide scope of transactional work both domestically and internationally. We are leading advisers to mid-market private equity firms and large acquisitive corporates with deal values of anywhere from a few million to over a billion. We support our clients throughout the entire deal lifecycle from the initial proposal stage and assisting with offer terms, undertaking due diligence and advice on the acquisition structure through to completion and post-deal advice. We work with businesses across a huge range of sectors - from technology and gaming, through to care homes, art galleries, travel and retail. This is a fast-moving and exciting environment. It is technically led but with a keen eye on service and so this role will involve technical tax application, extensive interaction with clients and great interpersonal and organisational skills. Transaction Tax is a tight-knit team, and have experienced exceptional growth year on year. We have a strong pipeline and as part of a growing team, you will have significant opportunities to build your book of business along with growing the teams. We are looking for bright and enthusiastic individuals with a strong background working in M&A tax in the UK, who are looking to move into a Director role. A look into the role As a Director in the TAS Tax team, you will lead in the provision of tax structuring advice and will undertake tax due diligence on both buy-side and sell-side transactions for private equity and corporate clients. Following an initial period, you will have sign-off rights in relation to your deliverables. You may also have the opportunity to work on public company transactions, primarily on AIM and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. If you enjoy working on a variety of projects and sectors, you'll fit right in. Here are some things you can expect from a role in TAS Tax: You will be a leader of the team, taking responsibility for delivering growth in income and depth of client relationships and providing an exceptional experience for our team members. You will be leading discussions with and presenting findings to clients and legal advisers as well as managing the relationship with the target's management team. You will take a lead in building client relationships alongside FDD and SPA Advisory teams as a deals professional to ensure that your work goes hand in hand with theirs. You will be responsible for leading due diligence meetings with the target business, overseeing the due diligence analysis and reviewing reports to ensure they have been accurately and robustly prepared ahead of submission to clients. You will review structuring reports based on the proposed acquisition structure, guiding your team throughout the process, considering the key tax implications in line with the commercial requirements of the transaction. You will be involved in all other aspects of the transaction, including reviewing forecast models, funds flows and considering legal documentation with the support of an exceptional team. Collaborating with other stakeholders is vital in a Transaction Tax role, and you will be encouraged to establish a strong internal network to drive opportunities across TAS, Corporate Finance and GT's international member firms. You will own the relationships with external key contacts within private equity funds, corporate clients, law firms and intermediaries to drive business development across the team. You will manage business development, researching and delivering proposals to win new work and leading presentations to prospective clients. You will have overall responsibility for determining and delivering on project budgets, ensuring bills are raised accurately and promptly, fees are collected in a timely manner and debtors kept to a minimum. You will demonstrate an ability to produce a well-supported piece of technical research using legislation, guidance issued by tax authorities and/or the firm's technical resources. You will be responsible for ongoing training and development of the team. Knowing you're right for us The ideal candidate will be a qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser (ACA, CA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent as a minimum criteria) and have a solid grounding (five years plus) in a UK-focussed M&A tax role. 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. 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 firm's values - purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. 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.
Feb 08, 2025
Full time
Transactions Advisory (TAS) TAX Director Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R 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 73,000 people in over 150 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: NEW GROUND WON'T BREAK ITSELF. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Our Transaction Tax team is focused on providing the full spectrum of tax services to both corporate and private equity, across funds, deals and portfolio companies, on a wide scope of transactional work both domestically and internationally. We are leading advisers to mid-market private equity firms and large acquisitive corporates with deal values of anywhere from a few million to over a billion. We support our clients throughout the entire deal lifecycle from the initial proposal stage and assisting with offer terms, undertaking due diligence and advice on the acquisition structure through to completion and post-deal advice. We work with businesses across a huge range of sectors - from technology and gaming, through to care homes, art galleries, travel and retail. This is a fast-moving and exciting environment. It is technically led but with a keen eye on service and so this role will involve technical tax application, extensive interaction with clients and great interpersonal and organisational skills. Transaction Tax is a tight-knit team, and have experienced exceptional growth year on year. We have a strong pipeline and as part of a growing team, you will have significant opportunities to build your book of business along with growing the teams. We are looking for bright and enthusiastic individuals with a strong background working in M&A tax in the UK, who are looking to move into a Director role. A look into the role As a Director in the TAS Tax team, you will lead in the provision of tax structuring advice and will undertake tax due diligence on both buy-side and sell-side transactions for private equity and corporate clients. Following an initial period, you will have sign-off rights in relation to your deliverables. You may also have the opportunity to work on public company transactions, primarily on AIM and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. If you enjoy working on a variety of projects and sectors, you'll fit right in. Here are some things you can expect from a role in TAS Tax: You will be a leader of the team, taking responsibility for delivering growth in income and depth of client relationships and providing an exceptional experience for our team members. You will be leading discussions with and presenting findings to clients and legal advisers as well as managing the relationship with the target's management team. You will take a lead in building client relationships alongside FDD and SPA Advisory teams as a deals professional to ensure that your work goes hand in hand with theirs. You will be responsible for leading due diligence meetings with the target business, overseeing the due diligence analysis and reviewing reports to ensure they have been accurately and robustly prepared ahead of submission to clients. You will review structuring reports based on the proposed acquisition structure, guiding your team throughout the process, considering the key tax implications in line with the commercial requirements of the transaction. You will be involved in all other aspects of the transaction, including reviewing forecast models, funds flows and considering legal documentation with the support of an exceptional team. Collaborating with other stakeholders is vital in a Transaction Tax role, and you will be encouraged to establish a strong internal network to drive opportunities across TAS, Corporate Finance and GT's international member firms. You will own the relationships with external key contacts within private equity funds, corporate clients, law firms and intermediaries to drive business development across the team. You will manage business development, researching and delivering proposals to win new work and leading presentations to prospective clients. You will have overall responsibility for determining and delivering on project budgets, ensuring bills are raised accurately and promptly, fees are collected in a timely manner and debtors kept to a minimum. You will demonstrate an ability to produce a well-supported piece of technical research using legislation, guidance issued by tax authorities and/or the firm's technical resources. You will be responsible for ongoing training and development of the team. Knowing you're right for us The ideal candidate will be a qualified chartered accountant or tax adviser (ACA, CA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent as a minimum criteria) and have a solid grounding (five years plus) in a UK-focussed M&A tax role. 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. 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 firm's values - purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. 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.
Who We Are FTI Consulting is the world's leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world's leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities. At FTI Consulting, you'll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world's leading experts in your field, you'll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you. There's never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career. Are you ready to make an impact? About The Role This Employee Benefits Manager role (maternity cover) will play a key role in the continuing development and delivery of FTI's Employee Benefits strategy UK, Ireland, Germany and Switzerland at a time of exciting growth and expansion. A key member of the London based EMEA Benefit Team, reporting directly into the EMEA Benefits Director, you will be benefit lead across the health, wellbeing, lifestyle, risk and pension offering to employees. The role supervises a new benefit adviser. In a region that spans 20 offices in 17 countries, this is a fast paced role offering real variety as well as a genuine opportunity to impact and support FTI's wider objective of attracting, retaining and engaging the best talent. It's an exciting time to join the team with a number of high priority projects including the roll out of benefit platforms, set up in new countries, and a continuing build out of the benefit offering. FTI is a rapidly growing, flexible and highly dynamic professional services firm, with an impressive track record of success. This role offers extensive opportunities to develop new skills, broaden experience and a chance to make an impact and bring real value across the board as the business continues to invest in its reward strategy. What You'll Do Lead all benefit matters in defined client countries, working with external local brokers and providers, and successfully manage current benefits programmes for these countries, benchmarking, renewals, internal processes, data oversight and associated communications. Lead and/or support a variety of in country and region-wide benefit and pension projects including implementation of new benefits to specific countries, benefit harmonisation exercises, automation of benefit enrolments/onboarding and exits/offboarding Own and develop the UK and German Benefit portals, including the annual enrolment windows and all associated employee facing communications Partner effectively with the HR Service Centre, local HR Business Partners, payroll, international mobility, internal communications, finance and tax teams to ensure effective delivery of the benefits programmes across client group Ensure the global benefits strategy is maintained and complied with in each country, and manage local expectations and aspirations appropriately Design, build, communicate and deliver upskilling initiatives, communications collateral and training to ensure consistent knowledge and processes across the region Point of contact for benefits questions, ensuring they are all answered in a timely and efficient manner Contribute to broader HR benefit initiatives, such as health and wellbeing, governance etc How You'll Grow We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role. What You Will Need to Succeed Qualifications: Graduate degree or equivalent combination of experience and qualification Experience: Demonstrable employee benefits and pension knowledge and experience in UK, Ireland, Germany and Switzerland and ideally, though not essentially, across EMEA, within fast moving corporate/professional services environments Experience of supporting flexible benefits portals (experience of Darwin is beneficial) Management of benefit implementation projects - including project planning, employee communication and building supporting processes Skills: Diligent, methodical and organised approach to work complemented by a high attention to detail Ability to operate effectively in a busy, fast-paced innovative environment subject to multiple shifting priorities Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a variety of individuals at different levels of seniority Supervisory experience Innovative and resourceful, with an aptitude for continuous improvement Ability to take ownership and responsibility and drive task completion Collaborative team player - flexible and adaptable Good written and verbal communication skills Our Benefits Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families-physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements. About FTI FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 31 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America's Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine. For more information, visit and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn. FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Feb 02, 2024
Full time
Who We Are FTI Consulting is the world's leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world's leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities. At FTI Consulting, you'll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world's leading experts in your field, you'll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you. There's never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career. Are you ready to make an impact? About The Role This Employee Benefits Manager role (maternity cover) will play a key role in the continuing development and delivery of FTI's Employee Benefits strategy UK, Ireland, Germany and Switzerland at a time of exciting growth and expansion. A key member of the London based EMEA Benefit Team, reporting directly into the EMEA Benefits Director, you will be benefit lead across the health, wellbeing, lifestyle, risk and pension offering to employees. The role supervises a new benefit adviser. In a region that spans 20 offices in 17 countries, this is a fast paced role offering real variety as well as a genuine opportunity to impact and support FTI's wider objective of attracting, retaining and engaging the best talent. It's an exciting time to join the team with a number of high priority projects including the roll out of benefit platforms, set up in new countries, and a continuing build out of the benefit offering. FTI is a rapidly growing, flexible and highly dynamic professional services firm, with an impressive track record of success. This role offers extensive opportunities to develop new skills, broaden experience and a chance to make an impact and bring real value across the board as the business continues to invest in its reward strategy. What You'll Do Lead all benefit matters in defined client countries, working with external local brokers and providers, and successfully manage current benefits programmes for these countries, benchmarking, renewals, internal processes, data oversight and associated communications. Lead and/or support a variety of in country and region-wide benefit and pension projects including implementation of new benefits to specific countries, benefit harmonisation exercises, automation of benefit enrolments/onboarding and exits/offboarding Own and develop the UK and German Benefit portals, including the annual enrolment windows and all associated employee facing communications Partner effectively with the HR Service Centre, local HR Business Partners, payroll, international mobility, internal communications, finance and tax teams to ensure effective delivery of the benefits programmes across client group Ensure the global benefits strategy is maintained and complied with in each country, and manage local expectations and aspirations appropriately Design, build, communicate and deliver upskilling initiatives, communications collateral and training to ensure consistent knowledge and processes across the region Point of contact for benefits questions, ensuring they are all answered in a timely and efficient manner Contribute to broader HR benefit initiatives, such as health and wellbeing, governance etc How You'll Grow We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role. What You Will Need to Succeed Qualifications: Graduate degree or equivalent combination of experience and qualification Experience: Demonstrable employee benefits and pension knowledge and experience in UK, Ireland, Germany and Switzerland and ideally, though not essentially, across EMEA, within fast moving corporate/professional services environments Experience of supporting flexible benefits portals (experience of Darwin is beneficial) Management of benefit implementation projects - including project planning, employee communication and building supporting processes Skills: Diligent, methodical and organised approach to work complemented by a high attention to detail Ability to operate effectively in a busy, fast-paced innovative environment subject to multiple shifting priorities Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a variety of individuals at different levels of seniority Supervisory experience Innovative and resourceful, with an aptitude for continuous improvement Ability to take ownership and responsibility and drive task completion Collaborative team player - flexible and adaptable Good written and verbal communication skills Our Benefits Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families-physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements. About FTI FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 31 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America's Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine. For more information, visit and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn. FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Rutherford Briant are currently recruiting a Personal Tax Manager for a great Accountancy Firm based in their lovely London office. They are a forward-thinking firm with extremely modern offices, offering the ability to work from home 3 days per week. They offer market leading salaries, and great company benefits as well as a proven track record of career progression with this role having a clear pathway to progression. The position would suit a dynamic candidate who is looking for a new challenge and an exciting, varied role. The ideal candidate would be a Manager or an ambitious Assistant Manager. What's in it for you? 23/24 days holiday plus bank holidays - plus the option to buy and sell up to 5 days Hybrid working policy - at least 2 days in the office a week 35 Hour working week as well as core hours Professional Subscriptions Cash back health care - including dental, optical and therapy Charity volunteering day 4% Pension Contribution Main Responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Tax Partner you will be dealing with taxation affairs of employees and self-employed, pensioners, high net worth individuals, Trusts, Company Directors, rental income accounts for both UK and non-UK resident landlords, Forms P11D and some IHT. To support the development personal and trust tax advisory work across the Firm ensuring delivery of an excellent service to new and existing clients, generating fee income and contributing to the development and broadening of the services provided by the Firm in this area. Manage a portfolio of private clients including HNWI's, non-domiciled individuals, UK Trusts and company directors. Provide specialist ad hoc personal tax planning advice to compliance clients; Advise on IHT planning and trust set up; Promote the services of the Firm in relation to HMRC enquiries and investigations into the affairs of personal and trust clients across the Firm; Liaise with clients and HM Revenue & Customs and attend meetings with both; An understanding of wider corporate/transaction taxes would be desirable, but not essential; Advise on UK property purchase structure for HNWI; Advise on Tax Schemes entered into by personal tax clients and options for settlement etc.; Advise on complex remittance issues for non- doms; Develop and implement new procedures consistent with current policies or existing principles. Manage and develop a small team of tax professionals within the London office. Manage working capital on own portfolio including WIP recovery, billing and debt collection. Maintain own levels of CPD, keeping abreast of relevant technical developments in compliance with guidelines and to meet the Firm's needs Further develop and improve leadership and management skills If you're looking for a change in pace from your current tax role then this could just be the opportunity that you're looking for. Please apply below! Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.
Dec 06, 2022
Full time
Rutherford Briant are currently recruiting a Personal Tax Manager for a great Accountancy Firm based in their lovely London office. They are a forward-thinking firm with extremely modern offices, offering the ability to work from home 3 days per week. They offer market leading salaries, and great company benefits as well as a proven track record of career progression with this role having a clear pathway to progression. The position would suit a dynamic candidate who is looking for a new challenge and an exciting, varied role. The ideal candidate would be a Manager or an ambitious Assistant Manager. What's in it for you? 23/24 days holiday plus bank holidays - plus the option to buy and sell up to 5 days Hybrid working policy - at least 2 days in the office a week 35 Hour working week as well as core hours Professional Subscriptions Cash back health care - including dental, optical and therapy Charity volunteering day 4% Pension Contribution Main Responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Tax Partner you will be dealing with taxation affairs of employees and self-employed, pensioners, high net worth individuals, Trusts, Company Directors, rental income accounts for both UK and non-UK resident landlords, Forms P11D and some IHT. To support the development personal and trust tax advisory work across the Firm ensuring delivery of an excellent service to new and existing clients, generating fee income and contributing to the development and broadening of the services provided by the Firm in this area. Manage a portfolio of private clients including HNWI's, non-domiciled individuals, UK Trusts and company directors. Provide specialist ad hoc personal tax planning advice to compliance clients; Advise on IHT planning and trust set up; Promote the services of the Firm in relation to HMRC enquiries and investigations into the affairs of personal and trust clients across the Firm; Liaise with clients and HM Revenue & Customs and attend meetings with both; An understanding of wider corporate/transaction taxes would be desirable, but not essential; Advise on UK property purchase structure for HNWI; Advise on Tax Schemes entered into by personal tax clients and options for settlement etc.; Advise on complex remittance issues for non- doms; Develop and implement new procedures consistent with current policies or existing principles. Manage and develop a small team of tax professionals within the London office. Manage working capital on own portfolio including WIP recovery, billing and debt collection. Maintain own levels of CPD, keeping abreast of relevant technical developments in compliance with guidelines and to meet the Firm's needs Further develop and improve leadership and management skills If you're looking for a change in pace from your current tax role then this could just be the opportunity that you're looking for. Please apply below! Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.
PQE: 2-5 Term: Permanent Working hours: Full-time Reports to: Head of the Corporate LPG and Head of the Tax LPG Department: Employee Share Incentives Location: London The firm Lewis Silkin works with leading businesses to protect and enhance their most important assets - their ideas, their people, their brand and their future. We call it: Ideas. People. Possibilities. With offices in London, Oxford, Manchester, Cardiff, Belfast, Dublin and Hong Kong, we are recognised by clients and industry alike as being distinct for our unique culture, market-leading practice areas, sector focused approach and for providing solutions to complex, multijurisdictional business challenges, with a pragmatic and human touch. We have two things at our core: people - both ours and our clients'- and a focus on creative, tech and innovative businesses. Our culture is encapsulated by an ethos of bravery and kindness, guided by our values of Integrity, Clarity, Unity and Excellence (our 'I-CUE'). We aim to provide a supportive environment for our people, clients and wider community and embrace diversity & inclusion, ensuring people are able to bring their full selves to work. The department The Tax, Reward and Incentives team consists of three people: 1. The Head of Tax who advises primarily on corporate and commercial transactions, and who sits within the Corporate team 2. A legal director who advises primarily on share plans and incentive arrangements, and who also sits within the Corporate team 3. A consultant partner who advises on employment tax, incentives, and some of the regulatory issues associated with incentives in the Financial Services sector, and who sits within the EIR division Responsibilities We are seeking a 2-5-year PQE lawyer with experience of advising on employee share schemes, to work in a small team and take advantage of the opportunity to grow into new areas. The firm will provide full support in the development of the candidate's skills and give them the opportunity to do good quality, interesting and varied work based on the firm's wider Corporate and Employment practices. The successful individual will work closely with a friendly and supportive Tax, Reward and Incentives team, and be involved in the transactional work of a broader Corporate team. The firm is encouraging of growth in the firm's tax advisory practice, and the role offers good prospects for personal and career development. Business development initiatives are encouraged and supported across all levels within the firm and we aim to give all lawyers autonomy where possible to develop their practices within the broader firm strategy. PRIOR EXPERIENCE Our preferred candidate would have: at least 2 years' experience in a commercial firm with experience advising on the structuring, implementation and operation of employee share incentive schemes experience advising on the impact of corporate transactions on such schemes. We are interested in candidates whether their experience has been primarily with SME private companies or with larger private / listed corporates. The preferred candidate must be interested in advising, and developing their skills in relation to, a diverse client base. Experience with more general employment tax matters, would be an advantage but is not a requirement. IT SKILLS REQUIRED: Proficient IT skills - Office 365, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Skype for Business, DocsCorp PDF Docs, Word Compare (DocsCorp CompareDocs), Document Management System (Netdocs), although full in house training will be provided. Time recording (Intapp TIME) Additional information At Lewis Silkin our ethos is simple. We strive to do the best for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate. We recognise that an inclusive workplace allows for all kinds of ideas and thoughts, a variety of points of view that can trigger discussions or deliver innovative results, and a wide range of versatile skills and expertise. We are proud of the diversity within Lewis Silkin and of our culture that allows people to be themselves at work, ensuring we provide the best possible service to our clients. We are committed to finding the right person for this role and are open to discussing flexible working patterns and office location.
Dec 02, 2022
Full time
PQE: 2-5 Term: Permanent Working hours: Full-time Reports to: Head of the Corporate LPG and Head of the Tax LPG Department: Employee Share Incentives Location: London The firm Lewis Silkin works with leading businesses to protect and enhance their most important assets - their ideas, their people, their brand and their future. We call it: Ideas. People. Possibilities. With offices in London, Oxford, Manchester, Cardiff, Belfast, Dublin and Hong Kong, we are recognised by clients and industry alike as being distinct for our unique culture, market-leading practice areas, sector focused approach and for providing solutions to complex, multijurisdictional business challenges, with a pragmatic and human touch. We have two things at our core: people - both ours and our clients'- and a focus on creative, tech and innovative businesses. Our culture is encapsulated by an ethos of bravery and kindness, guided by our values of Integrity, Clarity, Unity and Excellence (our 'I-CUE'). We aim to provide a supportive environment for our people, clients and wider community and embrace diversity & inclusion, ensuring people are able to bring their full selves to work. The department The Tax, Reward and Incentives team consists of three people: 1. The Head of Tax who advises primarily on corporate and commercial transactions, and who sits within the Corporate team 2. A legal director who advises primarily on share plans and incentive arrangements, and who also sits within the Corporate team 3. A consultant partner who advises on employment tax, incentives, and some of the regulatory issues associated with incentives in the Financial Services sector, and who sits within the EIR division Responsibilities We are seeking a 2-5-year PQE lawyer with experience of advising on employee share schemes, to work in a small team and take advantage of the opportunity to grow into new areas. The firm will provide full support in the development of the candidate's skills and give them the opportunity to do good quality, interesting and varied work based on the firm's wider Corporate and Employment practices. The successful individual will work closely with a friendly and supportive Tax, Reward and Incentives team, and be involved in the transactional work of a broader Corporate team. The firm is encouraging of growth in the firm's tax advisory practice, and the role offers good prospects for personal and career development. Business development initiatives are encouraged and supported across all levels within the firm and we aim to give all lawyers autonomy where possible to develop their practices within the broader firm strategy. PRIOR EXPERIENCE Our preferred candidate would have: at least 2 years' experience in a commercial firm with experience advising on the structuring, implementation and operation of employee share incentive schemes experience advising on the impact of corporate transactions on such schemes. We are interested in candidates whether their experience has been primarily with SME private companies or with larger private / listed corporates. The preferred candidate must be interested in advising, and developing their skills in relation to, a diverse client base. Experience with more general employment tax matters, would be an advantage but is not a requirement. IT SKILLS REQUIRED: Proficient IT skills - Office 365, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Skype for Business, DocsCorp PDF Docs, Word Compare (DocsCorp CompareDocs), Document Management System (Netdocs), although full in house training will be provided. Time recording (Intapp TIME) Additional information At Lewis Silkin our ethos is simple. We strive to do the best for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate. We recognise that an inclusive workplace allows for all kinds of ideas and thoughts, a variety of points of view that can trigger discussions or deliver innovative results, and a wide range of versatile skills and expertise. We are proud of the diversity within Lewis Silkin and of our culture that allows people to be themselves at work, ensuring we provide the best possible service to our clients. We are committed to finding the right person for this role and are open to discussing flexible working patterns and office location.
Job Title Corporate Tax Associate/Senior Associate Closing Date 30-Sep-2022 Department Corporate Tax Job Location Bristol; London; Reading Role Lawyers Description "Osborne Clarke's Corporate Tax team is 'one of the best in the business'" Legal 500 UK We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our highly regarded Corporate Tax team and be based in any of our UK offices (London, Reading or Bristol). We will also consider applications at Associate level. Osborne Clarke has an established, highly regarded and growing Tax Group both in the UK and internationally. In the UK the nine partner Tax Group covers four teams - Corporate Tax, Incentives, Private Wealth and Tax Litigation. You will be joining a successful firm with a collegiate and supportive culture, which makes it a rewarding place to work. As well as being happy to consider candidates in different locations we also welcome applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly in terms of their working pattern. We are pleased to consider candidates wishing to work part-time to a minimum of 3 days per week or equivalent hours. The practice Our Corporate Tax team is a strong, four partner team which operates as one team with lawyers currently based in London and Bristol. As one team spread across offices, we are used to being agile and support flexible working practices. We also work closely with colleagues within Osborne Clarke including our international offices and especially from our private equity, funds, corporate, real estate, projects, and banking teams. The team enjoys a varied and quality work load for mainly City-based and international clients. We provide our clients with tailored UK and cross-border tax advice that helps them meet their business objectives and our work ranges from stand-alone tax advisory mandates to transaction linked advice. We undertake complex tax structuring mandates particularly for funds, real estate, private equity and corporate clients. Our reputation is for giving technically excellent advice that is commercial and user-friendly regardless of whether we are providing strategic support or working under pressure on a transaction. The team is pro-active and forward looking, an approach which generates significant advisory work for the team and allows team members to develop specialisms in areas of interest. We seek to build strong and long lasting relationships with clients and colleagues. We are closely aligned to Osborne Clarke's sector and transformation strategies and particularly active, with strong client relationships, within the areas and sectors of technology, media and communications; real estate and infrastructure; financial services; and healthcare and life sciences. Find out more about our Tax Group and the clients of Osborne Clarke using this link: The team The Corporate Tax team is currently made up of 4 Partners, 3 Associate Directors, 4 Senior Associates, 2 Associates, 1 Trainee Solicitor, 1 Solicitor Apprentice and a dedicated Knowledge Lawyer. We work as one team, offer an excellent training programme and support for external study and actively support each team member's career development. Our approach ensures our lawyers are technically excellent and have rewarding careers within a collegiate working environment. The work Our clients include high-profile publicly listed companies, management teams, investment funds, family owned businesses, real estate investors and developers. Some examples of the deals we've recently advised on that are in the public domain and which can be viewed on our website are as follows: We advised Notonthehighstreet and its management team on the sale of the company to growth equity firm Great Hill Partners; We advised, LDC, and the Plimsoll Productions management team on the sale of a majority interest in Plimsoll Productions to ITV plc; We provided structuring tax advice and transaction support to long standing private equity client, Tenzing, on its investment in MetaCompliance, a market-leading cybersecurity awareness training and compliance platform; We advised growth investor Synova Capital on the buy-out of JM Glendinning Group Limited, a specialist broker operating within the commercial lines insurance market; We provided tax structuring advice and transactional support to leading Bristol developer, Cubex with backing by Fiera Capital, in relation to Grainger's acquisition of a forward funded build to rent development in Bristol; We provided indirect tax advice and transactional support to Vistry Partnerships (formerly Galliford Try Partnerships) on the development agreement for Meridian One, the first phase of the a 20-year regeneration programme led by the London Borough of Enfield; We advised Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust in the set up and funding of Nordic Renewables with a €3.5m investment; We continue to act for long standing client, Foresight, and recently acted on its solar development joint venture with Island Green Power; We advised KKR (in joint venture with Mirastar) on their first UK acquisition for KKR's Core+ strategy for Real Estate. KKR and Mirastar acquired four UK logistics assets in Harlow for £160m from TPG, a leading global alternative asset management firm; and We have advised on the acquisition of a majority interest in Fore Freedom Holdings B.V., a fibre-to-the-premises network business in the Netherlands, from funds managed by Ancala Partners. Technical skills and experience The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience gained from working within a transactional and/or advisory tax practice. They will have strong technical abilities and be able to demonstrate their understanding of UK tax rules and structures. We encourage applications from both candidates with broad technical expertise and those who may be a specialist in one or more of the areas within our the practice areas noted above. At Senior Associate level we would expect a candidate to evidence their ability to manage matters and to act as lead fee earner on transactional mandates. Due to the nature of the work and the current team needs, we are ideally looking to appoint an Senior Associate. We will also consider an Associate with recent relevant experience. Your career development Like all our lawyers, you will benefit from our multi-award winning career development programme. At each stage of your career this provides you with: clear expectations of your role and what it takes to progress; high quality clients and work, with early responsibility and client exposure; thorough assessment and individual feedback from a range of experienced colleagues; robust technical training with early skills based development, increasingly tailored to you; and reward for your contribution, progression and potential, rather than PQE or tenure. Salary and benefits We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits. For more information or to apply At Osborne Clarke we welcome direct applications - if you would like any further information about the role, or the firm, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact, in complete confidence, Angharad Jenkins in the recruitment team on . Osborne Clarke is an inclusive working environment and values diversity in its workforce. Salary and benefits We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits . For more information or to apply At Osborne Clarke we welcome direct applications - if you would like any further information about the role, or the firm, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact, in complete confidence, Emily Webb in the recruitment team on or . At Osborne Clarke we value difference and encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, and sexual or romantic orientations. We want everyone to feel that OC is a place where you can be yourself and where you belong, and our range of interest groups and diversity networks - not to mention our great teams - are a part of making that a reality. We support working families via a range of family and caring friendly policies and will accommodate flexible working where we can. We value the health and wellbeing of our people: for example, we're signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, have an active network of mental health champions and offer free initiatives and flexible benefits to all our people. Being an inclusive employer is important to us. We have made a number of external commitments such as the Race Fairness Commitment and Women in Law Pledge, and are working with organisations like Stonewall to become a more inclusive employer. Osborne Clarke is a Living Wage Employer, so we're committed to paying everybody in our business enough to live on and to enable them to save for the future. We want you to be able to show us your best during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to be made during the application, interview process or when working with us, please let us know.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Job Title Corporate Tax Associate/Senior Associate Closing Date 30-Sep-2022 Department Corporate Tax Job Location Bristol; London; Reading Role Lawyers Description "Osborne Clarke's Corporate Tax team is 'one of the best in the business'" Legal 500 UK We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our highly regarded Corporate Tax team and be based in any of our UK offices (London, Reading or Bristol). We will also consider applications at Associate level. Osborne Clarke has an established, highly regarded and growing Tax Group both in the UK and internationally. In the UK the nine partner Tax Group covers four teams - Corporate Tax, Incentives, Private Wealth and Tax Litigation. You will be joining a successful firm with a collegiate and supportive culture, which makes it a rewarding place to work. As well as being happy to consider candidates in different locations we also welcome applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly in terms of their working pattern. We are pleased to consider candidates wishing to work part-time to a minimum of 3 days per week or equivalent hours. The practice Our Corporate Tax team is a strong, four partner team which operates as one team with lawyers currently based in London and Bristol. As one team spread across offices, we are used to being agile and support flexible working practices. We also work closely with colleagues within Osborne Clarke including our international offices and especially from our private equity, funds, corporate, real estate, projects, and banking teams. The team enjoys a varied and quality work load for mainly City-based and international clients. We provide our clients with tailored UK and cross-border tax advice that helps them meet their business objectives and our work ranges from stand-alone tax advisory mandates to transaction linked advice. We undertake complex tax structuring mandates particularly for funds, real estate, private equity and corporate clients. Our reputation is for giving technically excellent advice that is commercial and user-friendly regardless of whether we are providing strategic support or working under pressure on a transaction. The team is pro-active and forward looking, an approach which generates significant advisory work for the team and allows team members to develop specialisms in areas of interest. We seek to build strong and long lasting relationships with clients and colleagues. We are closely aligned to Osborne Clarke's sector and transformation strategies and particularly active, with strong client relationships, within the areas and sectors of technology, media and communications; real estate and infrastructure; financial services; and healthcare and life sciences. Find out more about our Tax Group and the clients of Osborne Clarke using this link: The team The Corporate Tax team is currently made up of 4 Partners, 3 Associate Directors, 4 Senior Associates, 2 Associates, 1 Trainee Solicitor, 1 Solicitor Apprentice and a dedicated Knowledge Lawyer. We work as one team, offer an excellent training programme and support for external study and actively support each team member's career development. Our approach ensures our lawyers are technically excellent and have rewarding careers within a collegiate working environment. The work Our clients include high-profile publicly listed companies, management teams, investment funds, family owned businesses, real estate investors and developers. Some examples of the deals we've recently advised on that are in the public domain and which can be viewed on our website are as follows: We advised Notonthehighstreet and its management team on the sale of the company to growth equity firm Great Hill Partners; We advised, LDC, and the Plimsoll Productions management team on the sale of a majority interest in Plimsoll Productions to ITV plc; We provided structuring tax advice and transaction support to long standing private equity client, Tenzing, on its investment in MetaCompliance, a market-leading cybersecurity awareness training and compliance platform; We advised growth investor Synova Capital on the buy-out of JM Glendinning Group Limited, a specialist broker operating within the commercial lines insurance market; We provided tax structuring advice and transactional support to leading Bristol developer, Cubex with backing by Fiera Capital, in relation to Grainger's acquisition of a forward funded build to rent development in Bristol; We provided indirect tax advice and transactional support to Vistry Partnerships (formerly Galliford Try Partnerships) on the development agreement for Meridian One, the first phase of the a 20-year regeneration programme led by the London Borough of Enfield; We advised Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust in the set up and funding of Nordic Renewables with a €3.5m investment; We continue to act for long standing client, Foresight, and recently acted on its solar development joint venture with Island Green Power; We advised KKR (in joint venture with Mirastar) on their first UK acquisition for KKR's Core+ strategy for Real Estate. KKR and Mirastar acquired four UK logistics assets in Harlow for £160m from TPG, a leading global alternative asset management firm; and We have advised on the acquisition of a majority interest in Fore Freedom Holdings B.V., a fibre-to-the-premises network business in the Netherlands, from funds managed by Ancala Partners. Technical skills and experience The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience gained from working within a transactional and/or advisory tax practice. They will have strong technical abilities and be able to demonstrate their understanding of UK tax rules and structures. We encourage applications from both candidates with broad technical expertise and those who may be a specialist in one or more of the areas within our the practice areas noted above. At Senior Associate level we would expect a candidate to evidence their ability to manage matters and to act as lead fee earner on transactional mandates. Due to the nature of the work and the current team needs, we are ideally looking to appoint an Senior Associate. We will also consider an Associate with recent relevant experience. Your career development Like all our lawyers, you will benefit from our multi-award winning career development programme. At each stage of your career this provides you with: clear expectations of your role and what it takes to progress; high quality clients and work, with early responsibility and client exposure; thorough assessment and individual feedback from a range of experienced colleagues; robust technical training with early skills based development, increasingly tailored to you; and reward for your contribution, progression and potential, rather than PQE or tenure. Salary and benefits We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits. For more information or to apply At Osborne Clarke we welcome direct applications - if you would like any further information about the role, or the firm, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact, in complete confidence, Angharad Jenkins in the recruitment team on . Osborne Clarke is an inclusive working environment and values diversity in its workforce. Salary and benefits We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits . For more information or to apply At Osborne Clarke we welcome direct applications - if you would like any further information about the role, or the firm, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact, in complete confidence, Emily Webb in the recruitment team on or . At Osborne Clarke we value difference and encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, and sexual or romantic orientations. We want everyone to feel that OC is a place where you can be yourself and where you belong, and our range of interest groups and diversity networks - not to mention our great teams - are a part of making that a reality. We support working families via a range of family and caring friendly policies and will accommodate flexible working where we can. We value the health and wellbeing of our people: for example, we're signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, have an active network of mental health champions and offer free initiatives and flexible benefits to all our people. Being an inclusive employer is important to us. We have made a number of external commitments such as the Race Fairness Commitment and Women in Law Pledge, and are working with organisations like Stonewall to become a more inclusive employer. Osborne Clarke is a Living Wage Employer, so we're committed to paying everybody in our business enough to live on and to enable them to save for the future. We want you to be able to show us your best during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to be made during the application, interview process or when working with us, please let us know.
Tax We help our clients stay ahead of changes that impact their businesses, navigating complexity and risk. We deliver deep tax technical, people and legal expertise, while providing the critical context to make informed and compliant decisions. With clients ranging from multinational organisations and public sector bodies to entrepreneurs and family businesses, the work we do is diverse. Hear from Ed Stacey, Tax People Leader about what a career in Tax could mean for you - from development, to our culture, to what we value in our people when building our team. A career in our Financial Services Tax practice, within Corporate Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet their tax obligations while managing the impact tax has on their business. You'll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing working capital, and profit sharing for partners. You'll also help organisations understand the pricing implications of goods and services between related parties, as well as providing advice on tax implications of deals.Our team helps our Financial Services clients navigate the frequently changing and complex national and international tax environment related to stringent capital requirements, management of operational tax risks, and tax implications of investing in different jurisdictions. You'll help our clients with their tax structuring while helping to address the challenges of the continuously changing tax world, both locally and globally. About us The Banking and Capital Markets Tax team (BCM Tax) provides advice to a wide variety of institutions, including many of the biggest names in the market. Our client base is broad, including retail, commercial, investment, private and custody banks as well as other financial services groups such as brokers and private equity houses. We also advise a wide range of the newer entrants to the market, including leading fintech firms, payment service providers, proprietary trading groups and exchanges. We combine specialist tax skills and strong client relationships with a deep understanding of our sector. Our London based tax team forms one of the hubs of PwC's global network of BCM expertise, enabling us to advise not only UK institutions, but also many of the largest international players. Our services are varied, and our team includes sector specialists in core tax advisory, deals, audit, tax reporting and strategy, international tax and treasury, and operational taxes. The banking and capital markets industry is a dynamic and forward thinking sector currently undergoing very significant restructuring and transformation of both business and operating models. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Associate join our team. We are looking for high quality candidates, motivated by a desire to work within the sector and capable of dealing with the technical demands that this brings. About the role The recent uptick in transactional activity, various sector specific tax and structural issues and a broadening of our client base have all triggered strong demand for our services in the market. As such we are looking for high quality, motivated individuals to join our team. The team has ambitious short to medium term growth objectives and, aligned to this, successful candidates will receive structured support for career development including for promotion to Manager and beyond. You will have the chance to work across the full range of BCM Tax's clients and services, with the opportunity to work directly with partners and directors. There is also the potential to work closely with other PwC lines of service - Audit, Consulting, Deals and Risk - as well as the international PwC network. You will be encouraged to develop your own client relationships, lead your own teams, innovate ways of working and drive new uses of technology. Essential skills and experience: ACA/ATT/CTA exam qualified with strong academic background Lead on complex projects, coach and mentor Ability to develop self and others Strong interest in the banking and capital markets sector Motivated individual with a desire for a permanent career in tax Excellent interpersonal skills Both numerate and literate Confident with accounting concepts (ideally including tax accounting) Desirable experience: Banking or financial services specific experience would be preferable. M&A or other transaction related experience would be helpful. Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here: The Deal We want all of our people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have 'The Deal'. Find out more about our firmwide Employee Value Proposition: Diversity Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion. We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.
Dec 05, 2021
Full time
Tax We help our clients stay ahead of changes that impact their businesses, navigating complexity and risk. We deliver deep tax technical, people and legal expertise, while providing the critical context to make informed and compliant decisions. With clients ranging from multinational organisations and public sector bodies to entrepreneurs and family businesses, the work we do is diverse. Hear from Ed Stacey, Tax People Leader about what a career in Tax could mean for you - from development, to our culture, to what we value in our people when building our team. A career in our Financial Services Tax practice, within Corporate Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet their tax obligations while managing the impact tax has on their business. You'll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing working capital, and profit sharing for partners. You'll also help organisations understand the pricing implications of goods and services between related parties, as well as providing advice on tax implications of deals.Our team helps our Financial Services clients navigate the frequently changing and complex national and international tax environment related to stringent capital requirements, management of operational tax risks, and tax implications of investing in different jurisdictions. You'll help our clients with their tax structuring while helping to address the challenges of the continuously changing tax world, both locally and globally. About us The Banking and Capital Markets Tax team (BCM Tax) provides advice to a wide variety of institutions, including many of the biggest names in the market. Our client base is broad, including retail, commercial, investment, private and custody banks as well as other financial services groups such as brokers and private equity houses. We also advise a wide range of the newer entrants to the market, including leading fintech firms, payment service providers, proprietary trading groups and exchanges. We combine specialist tax skills and strong client relationships with a deep understanding of our sector. Our London based tax team forms one of the hubs of PwC's global network of BCM expertise, enabling us to advise not only UK institutions, but also many of the largest international players. Our services are varied, and our team includes sector specialists in core tax advisory, deals, audit, tax reporting and strategy, international tax and treasury, and operational taxes. The banking and capital markets industry is a dynamic and forward thinking sector currently undergoing very significant restructuring and transformation of both business and operating models. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Associate join our team. We are looking for high quality candidates, motivated by a desire to work within the sector and capable of dealing with the technical demands that this brings. About the role The recent uptick in transactional activity, various sector specific tax and structural issues and a broadening of our client base have all triggered strong demand for our services in the market. As such we are looking for high quality, motivated individuals to join our team. The team has ambitious short to medium term growth objectives and, aligned to this, successful candidates will receive structured support for career development including for promotion to Manager and beyond. You will have the chance to work across the full range of BCM Tax's clients and services, with the opportunity to work directly with partners and directors. There is also the potential to work closely with other PwC lines of service - Audit, Consulting, Deals and Risk - as well as the international PwC network. You will be encouraged to develop your own client relationships, lead your own teams, innovate ways of working and drive new uses of technology. Essential skills and experience: ACA/ATT/CTA exam qualified with strong academic background Lead on complex projects, coach and mentor Ability to develop self and others Strong interest in the banking and capital markets sector Motivated individual with a desire for a permanent career in tax Excellent interpersonal skills Both numerate and literate Confident with accounting concepts (ideally including tax accounting) Desirable experience: Banking or financial services specific experience would be preferable. M&A or other transaction related experience would be helpful. Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here: The Deal We want all of our people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have 'The Deal'. Find out more about our firmwide Employee Value Proposition: Diversity Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion. We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.
WHAT YOU'LL DO The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert to the organization providing cross border tax advice on complex matters such a cross border commuters, BCG's tax and non-equalized programs and guidance on policy matters relating to our transfers. This role will be focusing on the NAMR region which includes North and Central America. They will work alongside the Global Mobility Tax Director and with internal stakeholders such as Global Mobility Services, HR and Finance to strategize on the tax aspects of employee value propositions around mobility. They will also need to guide Managing Directors and Partners, HR Directors and Finance Directors within the business around employment taxes, personal tax, social security and permanent establishment risk triggered by BCG's mobile workforce across the globe. Collaboration with our broader tax team is essential and the candidate will need to demonstrate proficient knowledge in topics covering both corporate and individual tax aspects such as Permanent Establishment risk, Transfer Pricing and the impact of individual taxes in the context of business travel and remote work abroad. They will also be part of a cross-functional due diligence team to set up new offices when entering into new markets across the region. The role also entails leading an annual US compliance program for our Managing Directors and Partners as well as providing bespoke US withholding tax and social security calculations for a smaller group of our most senior executives who have cross-border tax responsibilities. They will also need to have experience in providing personal tax advice to senior executives (ideally in taxes across multiple jurisdictions). The individual must be familiar with handling and advising on governance issues and ideally handling and advising on governance issues. They should be able to take the lead on strategic and complex projects relating to tax including compliance related matters. They must be able to exercise sound and commercial judgement and have a good knowledge of industry trends on matters relating to cross border taxes. The function requires the individual to be able to work in a fast paced and pressured environment whilst having a sound understanding of broader global business strategies. They must be comfortable with making sound and workable decisions around company risk and help manage BCG's tax environment in a sensitive and mindful way. The role requires experience in the background of business traveler and remote working compliance and including digitalization of the compliance workstreams. There will also be aspects of managing a global relationship with global vendors in the tax space. The individual will be responsible for having managed junior staff in previous roles and will also support the Global Mobility Tax Director with general team management and people strategies. This will include team appraisals and capacity planning for the function and day to day management of operational and technical matters. YOU'RE GOOD AT Key personal attributes that are required to be successful in the role are listed below: Strength of character and ability to make the decisions in the interest of the organization Skilled at project management Ability to look at the bigger picture Extremely strong organization skills and ability to manage stakeholders Must show strong ability to collaborate and drive projects forward autonomously Previous experience in working in fast paced environment Excellent communication skills, both written and oral YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) 8 years + experience preferred in expatriate tax environment, ideally with 'big four' accountancy firm and having had experience of working in a specialist tax role as part of in-house team Must have strong Microsoft skills (ideally Intermediate Excel and experience in using Alteryx and Tableau) Must have experience of tax modelling or some involvement in presenting business strategies to senior level stakeholders Must have previously worked on international or regional compliance engagements in some capacity (including US) either within the expatriate tax area domestically or in-house at a regional or global level Ideally CTA or equivalent chartered tax qualification from another jurisdiction. Also ideally have US Enrolled Agent qualification. Analytical and tax technical skills in area of mobility including solid foundation of cross border issues with experience in US individual and/or corporate tax matters Prior experience of working with senior level stakeholders in finance, payroll and HR YOU'LL WORK WITH Global Tax is part of the wider Finance function. This role reports to the Global Mobility Tax Director who is based in London and sits as part of Global Tax Group ( people) are based across multiple jurisdictions. Key stakeholders will be Global Mobility Services (who handle the operations and advisory side of Mobility), the Global Tax Senior Director, Program Directors and Senior Directors of PSG, HR and Heads of Finance.
Dec 04, 2021
Full time
WHAT YOU'LL DO The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert to the organization providing cross border tax advice on complex matters such a cross border commuters, BCG's tax and non-equalized programs and guidance on policy matters relating to our transfers. This role will be focusing on the NAMR region which includes North and Central America. They will work alongside the Global Mobility Tax Director and with internal stakeholders such as Global Mobility Services, HR and Finance to strategize on the tax aspects of employee value propositions around mobility. They will also need to guide Managing Directors and Partners, HR Directors and Finance Directors within the business around employment taxes, personal tax, social security and permanent establishment risk triggered by BCG's mobile workforce across the globe. Collaboration with our broader tax team is essential and the candidate will need to demonstrate proficient knowledge in topics covering both corporate and individual tax aspects such as Permanent Establishment risk, Transfer Pricing and the impact of individual taxes in the context of business travel and remote work abroad. They will also be part of a cross-functional due diligence team to set up new offices when entering into new markets across the region. The role also entails leading an annual US compliance program for our Managing Directors and Partners as well as providing bespoke US withholding tax and social security calculations for a smaller group of our most senior executives who have cross-border tax responsibilities. They will also need to have experience in providing personal tax advice to senior executives (ideally in taxes across multiple jurisdictions). The individual must be familiar with handling and advising on governance issues and ideally handling and advising on governance issues. They should be able to take the lead on strategic and complex projects relating to tax including compliance related matters. They must be able to exercise sound and commercial judgement and have a good knowledge of industry trends on matters relating to cross border taxes. The function requires the individual to be able to work in a fast paced and pressured environment whilst having a sound understanding of broader global business strategies. They must be comfortable with making sound and workable decisions around company risk and help manage BCG's tax environment in a sensitive and mindful way. The role requires experience in the background of business traveler and remote working compliance and including digitalization of the compliance workstreams. There will also be aspects of managing a global relationship with global vendors in the tax space. The individual will be responsible for having managed junior staff in previous roles and will also support the Global Mobility Tax Director with general team management and people strategies. This will include team appraisals and capacity planning for the function and day to day management of operational and technical matters. YOU'RE GOOD AT Key personal attributes that are required to be successful in the role are listed below: Strength of character and ability to make the decisions in the interest of the organization Skilled at project management Ability to look at the bigger picture Extremely strong organization skills and ability to manage stakeholders Must show strong ability to collaborate and drive projects forward autonomously Previous experience in working in fast paced environment Excellent communication skills, both written and oral YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) 8 years + experience preferred in expatriate tax environment, ideally with 'big four' accountancy firm and having had experience of working in a specialist tax role as part of in-house team Must have strong Microsoft skills (ideally Intermediate Excel and experience in using Alteryx and Tableau) Must have experience of tax modelling or some involvement in presenting business strategies to senior level stakeholders Must have previously worked on international or regional compliance engagements in some capacity (including US) either within the expatriate tax area domestically or in-house at a regional or global level Ideally CTA or equivalent chartered tax qualification from another jurisdiction. Also ideally have US Enrolled Agent qualification. Analytical and tax technical skills in area of mobility including solid foundation of cross border issues with experience in US individual and/or corporate tax matters Prior experience of working with senior level stakeholders in finance, payroll and HR YOU'LL WORK WITH Global Tax is part of the wider Finance function. This role reports to the Global Mobility Tax Director who is based in London and sits as part of Global Tax Group ( people) are based across multiple jurisdictions. Key stakeholders will be Global Mobility Services (who handle the operations and advisory side of Mobility), the Global Tax Senior Director, Program Directors and Senior Directors of PSG, HR and Heads of Finance.
