We are Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed – wherever they’re located.

At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter. 

At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it.  

A Career at GT 

Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently. 

What does this mean for you? 

A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be. 

Grow with us 

At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more. 

Our Benefits

Please follow this link for information on our generous benefits package.

The Role

The Grant Thornton Tax department is a growing team of over 200 specialists with deep industry, sector and technical knowledge.

Our client base includes sole traders, small and medium sized businesses, high net worth individuals, trusts, partnerships, large corporates and listed companies.

Our Tax advisory services team works across a range of routine tax compliance work to high end innovative tax planning solutions, covering all tax heads, such as business, corporate or personal tax, VAT, customs, Financial Services (FS), international tax, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Intellectual Property (IP), relevant contracts, Research and Development (R&D) and revenue audits and/or investigations.

For more information check out www.grantthornton.ie/service/tax

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director, M & A to work in our Transactions and Corporate Tax Advisory team advising innovative indigenous and outbound clients across diverse sectors on local and international corporate tax matters as the ever changing need to remain tax compliant continues at pace.

As a member of our team, you will be joining a high performance innovative team operating within a flexible and hybrid work environment fostering new ways of working in a collaborative team culture.

Excellent opportunities exist for ambitious and driven candidates to progress within the firm. The position attracts a competitive remuneration package and ongoing career development.

Responsibilities

Lead and Manage Tax Due Diligence Projects:

• Oversee tax due diligence processes for M&A transactions, ensuring comprehensive identification and assessment of tax risks and opportunities.

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive and detailed due diligence reports.

• Identify potential deal-breakers, liabilities, and value-enhancing opportunities from a tax perspective.

Transaction Structuring:

• Advise on the tax implications of transaction structures, identifying risks, opportunities, and strategies to optimise tax outcomes.

• Design and implement innovative structuring solutions tailored to client objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with legal and financial advisors to align transaction structures with business and tax considerations.

Legal Document Review:

• Review and analyse legal documentation, including purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and tax covenants, from a tax perspective.

• Ensure tax-related clauses are accurately drafted and aligned with the agreed-upon structuring strategies.

• Provide proactive recommendations to address potential tax risks in legal documentation.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor for all M&A tax-related matters.

• Lead client meetings, presentations, and discussions to articulate complex tax issues and solutions effectively.

• Actively participate in business development initiatives, including proposal preparation and client pitches, to expand the firm’s M&A tax services.

Tax Advisory and Risk Management:

• Provide strategic advice on tax-efficient acquisition, financing, and exit strategies for clients.

• Assess the tax implications of cross-border transactions and advise on international tax planning opportunities.

• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.

Team Leadership and Mentorship:

• Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

• Provide guidance and support to enhance technical and professional development.

• Allocate resources effectively across projects to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.

Skills and attributes: 

• ACA/ACCA or CTA qualified; 

• Minimum 7 years’ post qualification experience of working in a tax department of large practice (ideally Big 6); 

• Strong technical knowledge and proven ability to identify opportunities for clients; 

• Approachable and respected member of the team who takes a proactive interest in the team's performance and wellbeing; 

• Capable of working on your own initiative while taking responsibility and ownership for wider team issues;

• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and the team. 

Equity, diversity and inclusion

At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.

We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm’s best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one.

Reward and benefits

Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive. 

Recognition

We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme. 

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