International Tax – Manager / Associate Director

Overview

In this role you will partner with Directors and Partners to deliver high-quality international and large corporate tax services from Belfast. You will manage client relationships, oversee project delivery, and develop junior team members to grow the practice. You will work on cross-border assignments, transfer pricing, CFCs, and tax governance, helping clients navigate complex UK and international tax matters. This senior role offers exposure to ambitious clients, ongoing career development, and the chance to contribute to Grant Thornton’s international platform.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive remuneration package
• generous benefits package
• career development opportunities
• supportive, flexible working role
• opportunity to work within a growing international platform
• equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of international and large corporate tax services for clients across various industries, ensuring quality outcomes and risk management
• Lead or support international tax projects, including transfer pricing, thin capitalisation, CFCs, corporate residence, cross-border transactions and restructurings
• Oversee tax services to large corporate clients, including Corporate Interest Restriction reviews and tax governance assignments
• Coordinate multiple projects with plans, deadlines, budgets, and billing
• Serve as primary client contact on assigned matters, providing clear, commercially focused advice
• Identify issues and escalate complex or high-risk matters promptly
• Mentor and develop junior team members through technical guidance and feedback
• Contribute to practice growth by managing existing clients and identifying new opportunities

Key requirements

• ACA/ACCA, CTA qualified or equivalent
• Experience in a large corporate or international tax environment
• Strong UK corporation tax knowledge with international tax focus
• Analytical and research capabilities to craft practical solutions
• Effective project management and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Ability to work independently and escalate when needed
• Proven relationship-building with clients and network specialists
• Strong interpersonal and people development skills

• relationship-building
• clear and commercial communication
• people development
• international tax knowledge
• transfer pricing
• CFC and cross-border taxation

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