John W

Tax Advisor

Grant Thornton • Full time

Jul 2019 - Present • 7 yrs 3 mos

I’m a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) with 7 years of hands-on experience advising businesses, founders and finance teams on UK and cross-border tax. I combine technical rigor with clear, practical communication, so you get answers you can actually act on, not jargon. What I’ve worked on: R&D Tax Relief: Assessing eligibility, preparing technical and financial narratives, and supporting claims that stand up to scrutiny HMRC Enquiries: Managing correspondence and negotiations with HMRC, from information requests through to resolution Tax Due Diligence: Reviewing target companies for tax risks and exposures, and supporting buy-side and sell-side transactions UK Corporation Tax Compliance: Preparing and reviewing CT600 returns, computations and supporting workings International Tax Advisory: Advising on cross-border structuring, transfer pricing, withholding tax and international group tax considerations Why work with me: Qualified to the highest UK tax standard (CTA) Experience across advisory, compliance and dispute work Clear, plain-English advice tailored to your situation Reliable, responsive and deadline-driven Whether you need a second opinion, help with a claim, support through an HMRC enquiry, or a one-off technical review, I’m happy to discuss. Message me before ordering so we can scope your needs.