Indirect Tax, Retail, Senior Manager

PwC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated professional to join their Retail Indirect Tax team. This role offers the chance to develop your VAT expertise while working with a diverse range of retail clients. You'll provide innovative solutions and high-quality advice, manage and mentor team members, and engage with industry developments. With a focus on continuous learning and the opportunity to work on complex assignments, this position is perfect for those ready to accelerate their careers in indirect tax. Enjoy a flexible working environment with comprehensive benefits designed to support your personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Private medical cover

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Six volunteering days a year

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proficient in VAT technicalities and analysis with retail-specific experience.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with retail clients and collaborate with teams to win new work.
• Provide tailored advice on product liability and bespoke retail schemes.
• Manage and mentor team members within multidisciplinary Indirect Tax teams.

Skills

VAT Expertise

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Leadership Skills

Technological Acumen

Job description

About the role:

Our Retail Indirect Tax team is market leading, providing advisory, operational and compliance services to many clients across the retail sector. We advise across all aspects of indirect tax, with specialists in VAT, customs, excise and environmental taxes.

Our team is fuelled by deep retail expertise combined with curious minds working together to provide innovative solutions to navigate challenges. As part of the team you'll continue to build your tax technical skills as you work with a wealth of retail clients across all areas of the sector, whilst at the same time have the opportunity to develop your operational consulting and technology skills as you support clients in how they deal with the day to day practicalities of meeting the requirements of an increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscape.

As part of the team you will experience unparalleled opportunities to develop your career, build your skills and experience working on complex and challenging assignments. If you are ready to accelerate your career in indirect tax then this is the opportunity for you.

What your days will look like:

• Client Relationship and Business Development: Build relationships with retail clients and collaborate with PwC teams to win new work.
• Innovative Solutions and High-Quality Advice: Provide tailored advice on product liability, bespoke retail schemes, loyalty schemes, and more.
• Team Leadership and Development: Manage and mentor team members, working within multidisciplinary Indirect Tax teams.
• Industry Engagement and Continuous Learning: Present at the Retail VAT Forum, stay updated on legislation changes, and leverage cutting-edge technology to solve client problems.

This role is for you if:

• VAT Expertise and Analytical Skills: Proficient in VAT technicalities and analysis, with retail-specific experience.
• Interpersonal and Team Skills: Effective communicator, both written and oral, committed to teamwork and delivering excellent client service.
• Project Management and Organizational Abilities: Strong project management, prioritization, and self-organization skills, with resilience to meet deadlines and manage risks.
• Leadership and Technological Acumen: Capable of managing and supporting junior staff, with a keen interest in technology and innovation, and a strong ambition to succeed.

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.