Capital Allowances Manager

PwC; Watford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Manager to help clients maximise Capital Allowances and related tax incentives. Based with our national ICI team, you will manage a portfolio of clients, develop capital allowance solutions, and lead engagements with clients and PwC stakeholders.

You will guide the preparation of claims to HMRC and provide expert advice on tax depreciation, asset strategies and international depreciation rules. This role emphasizes coaching junior staff and driving growth across sectors.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working in a tax environment and Capital Allowances.
• Strong knowledge of tax incentives and Capital Allowances claims.
• Excellent project management skills across multiple live projects.
• Excellent communication with clients and PwC stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills for numerical client data.
• Interest or experience in international tax depreciation rules.
• Agile approach to innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients and project delivery.
• Support in preparing Capital Allowance claims for HMRC submission.
• Advise and design fixed asset tax depreciation solutions for groups of various sizes.
• Manage client engagements and develop relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare responses to HMRC queries on Capital Allowance claims.
• Advise on application of capital allowances legislation and tax points.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, including proposals for work.
• Coach and develop junior team members to build technical capability.

Skills

Capital Allowances

Tax environment

Project management

Stakeholder management

Job description

About The Role

PwC’s national Innovation and Capital Incentives (ICI) team are passionate about helping clients obtain the incentives and allowances available to support their investment in innovation and capital assets.

About The Role

PwC’s national Innovation and Capital Incentives (ICI) team are passionate about helping clients obtain the incentives and allowances available to support their investment in innovation and capital assets.

We are a national team, based across all regions. We are a diverse team with a strong focus on growth.

We are looking to recruit an individual at Manager level and keen to hear from people who are passionate about innovation, getting to know a broad range of large and inbound businesses and having a direct role in growing our Capital Allowances business.

What Your Days Will Look Like

• Managing a portfolio of clients and project delivery
• Support in the preparation of Capital Allowance claims for submission to HMRC
• Advising and designing fixed asset technology solutions for groups of all sizes, across various sectors from a fixed asset and tax depreciation perspective
• Managing client engagements and developing strong relationships with both our clients and internal stakeholders
• Preparing responses to or liaising with HMRC with regard to any queries/enquiries they have on Capital Allowance claims on behalf of our clients
• Advising clients and internal stakeholders on the application of the capital allowances legislation and tax technical points
• Helping to identify and develop new business development opportunities, including involvement in proposing for work
• Supporting the development of junior team members through regular coaching, training and knowledge sharing, helping to build their technical capability and confidence in delivering Capital Allowances work

This Job Is For You If

• You have significant experience of working in a tax environment and in Capital Allowances
• You have an excellent working knowledge of tax incentives and experience in preparing Capital Allowances claims
• You have strong project management skills - able to manage several live projects at once and plan own workload and manage stakeholders
• You have excellent communication skills - the candidate will be expected to be the point of contact on the projects they manage supporting a range of stakeholders including client contacts, PwC staff in the incentives team and also in the wider tax practice
• Strong analytical skills for numerical analysis of client data
• You have an interest and any experience in international tax depreciation rules and policy
• You take an agile approach to innovation, using technology and continuous improvement

What You’ll Receive From Us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.