Deals Tax, Indirect Tax, Senior Associate

PwC; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in London is seeking an Indirect Tax Advisor to support clients with due diligence, VAT structuring, and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a Chartered Tax Advisor qualification, and experience in relationship management. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical cover and access to a virtual GP.

Benefits

Private medical cover

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Flexible working arrangements

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Ability to solve complex problems creatively and collaboratively.
• Experience in developing strong relationships with clients.
• Focus on self-development and team development.

Responsibilities

• Perform ITX Due Diligence reviews and assess VAT compliance.
• Provide VAT structuring and restructuring advice.
• Advise on ITX implications of business model changes.
• Deliver bespoke ITX advice working closely with Deals Tax.
• Conduct ITX Funds flow modelling for clients.
• Assist clients with pre-acquisition structuring.
• Engage in VAT advisory for PE-backed portfolio companies.

Skills

Indirect Tax technical and analytical skills

Strong analytical skills

Experience in project management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Chartered Tax Advisor (ATT, CTA) or equivalent

Job description

About the role:

The Deals Indirect Tax (ITX) team is one of a number of specialist teams which sits within Deals Tax working across the full spectrum of Deals Tax services offered. Whilst team members generally prioritise working in one of these core areas (i.e. M&A, BRS, RE and PE Backed companies), they are also encouraged to work across the other core areas to gain wider experience of working on the varied and global Deals Tax transactions and Private Equity Portfolio companies.

What your day will look like:

• Performing ITX Due Diligence reviews which involve looking at existing and potential ITX issues, VAT compliance and ITX risks for clients wishing to sell / acquire businesses.
• Providing VAT structuring and restructuring advice to help clients operate their business in the most appropriate manner.
• Advising on the ITX implications of changes to business' operating models and wider transformations.
• Delivering bespoke ITX advice, working closely with Deals Tax to best service our clients' needs.
• ITX Funds flow modelling to simulate models of future ITX liabilities of companies to help clients make informed economic decisions.
• Pre and Post deal services, including assisting clients with pre acquisition structuring, implementing VAT efficient strategies and VAT compliance support.
• VAT advisory and consultancy assignments for PE backed portfolio companies and Real Estate clients.

This role is for you if:

• You will have Indirect Tax technical and analytical skills.
• You will need a flexible approach to allow you to work as part of a number of client/transaction teams simultaneously.
• You will have experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and internally.
• You will need strong analytical skills and a proven ability to solve complex problems in a collaborative and creative way.
• You will have experience of project managing and delegating work within a team context, with excellent communication skills.
• You will have a focus on self-development and in the development of others in your teams.
• Chartered Tax Advisor (ATT, CTA) or equivalent international or legal professional qualification.

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.