Trusts Tax Manager

Overview

As Manager in our National Trusts Tax team, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of trust clients with senior and junior support, guiding high-quality tax compliance and advisory work. You’ll develop junior colleagues, contribute in client meetings, and help drive improvements in service delivery. This role sits within a large, high-performing team and offers strong cross-network collaboration. You’ll be empowered to grow your internal network and shape client outcomes in a values-driven firm.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working options
• work-life balance
• secondments
• fundraising for local charities
• investing in entrepreneurs
• inclusive culture

Responsibilities

• Manages a varied portfolio of trust clients with support from leadership
• Develops and mentors junior team members and supports their career goals
• Participates in client meetings, providing clear, confident responses to queries
• Supports senior management in delivering accurate tax compliance and advisory outputs
• Collaborates across Grant Thornton’s wider Trusts Tax teams and GT network

Key requirements

• Working knowledge of Trusts Tax and experience managing a client portfolio
• Professional qualification (CTA or STEP) with post-qualification experience
• Confident in managing a portfolio and delivering to deadlines
• Experience in trust advisory and/or compliance work
• Knowledge of onshore trusts; offshore trust experience desirable but not essential

• Strong client-facing communication
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to mentor others
• Proactive and open to improvements in service delivery
• Trusts Tax advisory experience
• Trust compliance experience
• Knowledge of changes to Trusts and Inheritance Tax planning

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