Grant Thornton UK
Transfer Pricing Associate Director
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Transfer Pricing Associate Director
Associate Director – Transfer Pricing | Grant Thornton
About the Firm
At Grant Thornton, we challenge the status quo—embracing ambition, growth, and meaningful change in our industry. We provide tailored audit, tax, and advisory services, fostering strategic partnerships to empower clients through foresight, curiosity, and integrity. Our global presence in 150+ markets and 5,000 UK colleagues means greatness is just the beginning—we’re striving to be exceptional. This role gives you the opportunity to shape the future of the profession.
About the Role
NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.
Our Transfer Pricing team supports multinational businesses across diverse sectors, guiding them through the entire transfer pricing life cycle—from design and implementation to compliance, documentation, and audit defences.
This Associate Director position is ideal for exceptional professionals who want to lead with strategic insight, grow teams, and deliver impactful solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development
- Manage a high-quality team of tax specialists, coaching and developing individuals to achieve collective objectives.
- Play an active role in mentoring and performance enhancement to foster growth.
Business Growth & Client Engagement
- Support Partners/Directors in implementing business plans and generating new revenue opportunities.
- Build and expand external/internal networks to secure fee-generating work—partnering on pitches and winning business with a business-focused approach.
- Lead or assist in major assignments, ensuring seamless team delivery, development, and client service without heavy reliance on senior oversight.
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Client Service & Portfolio Management
- Own and deliver complex client portfolios, ensuring exceptional service standards with minimal managerial support.
- Act as a client champion, fostering long-term relationships based on trust and added value.
Professional Development & Accountability
- Commit to continuous growth through clear objectives, regular feedback, and scorecard-based targets.
- Uphold high ethical standards, aligning with Grant Thornton’s organisational values.
What You’ll Bring
Essential Criteria
- Qualified with a prestigious accounting designation:
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACA)
- Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)
- ATA Taxation Technician (ATT)
- Minimum 5–7 years’ experience at Manager level or above in transfer pricing or related domains (e.g., international tax).
Desirable Skills
- Commercial acumen: Drive growth by identifying strategic opportunities.
- Think strategically: Balance analytical rigor with business-oriented solutions.
- Strong interpersonal skills: Communicate with confidence, engage stakeholders, and build enduring relationships.
- Analytical prowess: Translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Proactive mindset: Eager to develop self and others through mentorship and career guidance.
- Project leadership: Deliver assignments with agility, minimal oversight, and clear outcomes.
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Why Grant Thornton?
A Culture that Thrives
We’re proud of our inclusive culture, where diversity of thought fosters creativity, curiosity, and support—critical for deliver excellence and personal flourishing.
Our core values guide our interactions with each other and clients:
- Do the right thing with integrity
- Be purpose-led, curious, and candid yet kind (Learn more about our values in action [here]).
What You’ll Gain
- A competitive total reward package, including:
- Holistic benefits: Private medical insurance, pension plans, life assurance, family benefits, and extracurricular massages sponsored by the firm.
- Flexible perks: Customised volume of paid days, financial wellness programs, NHS cash discount scheme, and offers that support both professional development and personal well-being.
Grant Thornton isn’t just where you work—it’s where you grow, give back, and excel in ways that matter.
How We Work: Flexibility for Balance
Our trust-based, results-driven culture ensures collaboration thrives whether in the office, remote, or hybrid. You’ll enjoy genuine work-life flexibility, ensuring your skills and innovations deliver for clients while prioritising life’s bigger moments.
We recruit ambition—and people who push boundaries. Here, you’ll drive forward, spark innovation, and confidently do what’s right for the firm, clients, our community, and yourself.
For details on our wider benefits and career progression, visit our [Benefits section].
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