SME Advisory Senior Expert

PwC; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Learning & career paths

Rewards plan

Diversity & inclusion

Wellbeing program

Global PwC network

Job summary

PwC Belgium is seeking an SME Advisory Senior Associate in Antwerp to deepen client understanding and deliver value across finance and tax domains.

You will work with finance teams to optimize reporting, analyze data, and support investment rounds and M&A activities, contributing to strong client outcomes and sustainable business practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or Finance.
• Proficient with IT tools and initial experience with PowerBI; Excel expertise is essential.
• Familiarity with reporting tools such as Brightanalytics and Emasphere is advantageous.
• 3–5 years of experience in Accounting, Tax, or Finance.
• Native Dutch speaker with fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and update clients' finance processes and reporting systems, transforming data into insights.
• Utilize a data-driven approach to analyze large datasets effectively.
• Support clients in financial analysis and various ad hoc financial projects.
• Provide specialized expertise to clients' finance teams during investment rounds, M&A activities, and growth periods.
• Evolve into a trusted advisor for clients, identifying risks and opportunities.

Skills

PowerBI

Excel

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting, Tax, or Finance

Tools

Brightanalytics

Emasphere

Dynamics

ODoo

Exact Online

Job description

Line of Service Tax Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism General Tax Consulting Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary

Contribute to creating a better tomorrow The only way we can tackle the challenges of this fast-changing world is with passionate people. Led by our purpose of building trust and solving important problems, we come together at PwC to address the biggest issues facing the world in a way that drives positive impact. Are you eager to join a team fueled by open and curious minds, who are passionate about their work and create new solutions for a new day? Then you’re at the right place. Bring your talent. Learn new skills. Make a positive impact. Dig deep and unearth the fascinating and constantly changing tax ecosystem under the expert stewardship of PwC’s Tax teams, the world’s leading providers of tax services. Our multidisciplinary tax teams work side by side, both in Belgium and across borders, to help clients make the changes they need to be transparent, accountable and sustainable. It’s better for business and better for society. To reinforce our teams, we are looking for an SME Advisory Senior Associate in our offices in Antwerp.

Your impact

As an SME Advisory Senior Associate, you'll familiarize yourself with the business of your clients and make an impact by:

• Enhance and update our clients' finance processes and reporting systems, transforming data into strategic insights.
• Utilize a data-driven approach to analyze large datasets effectively.
• Support clients in financial analysis and various ad hoc financial projects.
• Provide specialized expertise to clients' finance teams during investment rounds, M&A activities, and periods of rapid growth.
• Gain diverse experiences across finance roles to build strong business acumen.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality work and pursue continuous improvement.
• Evolve into a trusted advisor for clients, always vigilant of potential risks and opportunities.

About you

You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or Finance. You are proficient with IT tools and have initial experience with PowerBI; expertise in Excel is essential. Familiarity with reporting tools such as Brightanalytics and Emasphere is advantageous. You are a critical thinker with strong analytical skills. You have initial experience with accounting and ERP systems for SMEs (e.g., Dynamics, ODOO, Exact Online). You possess 3 to 5 years of experience in Accounting, Tax, or Finance. You are a native speaker of Dutch and communicate fluently in English. You can work independently and have a strong sense of responsibility. You are dynamic, flexible, and maintain a professional demeanor. Holding the title of ITAA certified accountant/tax advisor is a plus.

Life at PwC Belgium

Our culture and workplace are something we’re proud of. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the benefits you can look forward to:

• Flexibility: flexible working hours with Work@PwC Reimagined so you can decide your most effective working pattern.
• Infinite learning and growing: broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.
• Rewards that matter to you: A flexible rewards plan gives you access to a wide range of benefits so you can make the choices that best fit your personal circumstances and lifestyle.
• Diversity: We believe that diversity makes PwC stronger. It helps us solve problems and deliver added value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can get the best out of themselves.
• A sustainable mobility offer: we offer a wide range of sustainable mobility options.
• Wellbeing: An extensive health programme that includes access to an online wellbeing platform, yoga and pilates courses, sports communities and mental resilience workshops.
• International PwC network: broad access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms.
• Supporting you in every phase of your life, such as family friendly work schemes.

Let’s build something great together.

What are you waiting for? Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Consulting, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Compliance With Accounting Standards, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Digital Tooling, Economic Forecasting, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Economics, Financial Management, Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Financial Regulation, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk Management {+ 14 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Up to 20% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? Yes Job Posting End Date

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.