Indirect Tax & Senior Associate

PwC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Indirect Tax Services group. This role involves advising multinational clients on complex VAT issues and managing client portfolios. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in client relations and strong project management skills. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic team environment with flexible working options and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Private medical cover

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Flexible working arrangements

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven track record in advising clients on VAT issues.
• Motivated individual with strong client relationship skills.
• Ability to simplify complex messages effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a portfolio of clients.
• Contribute to financial management and development of VAT strategies.
• Develop your own and your team’s technical acumen.

Skills

Client relationship management

Complex VAT issue advisory

Project management

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our Indirect Tax Services group, working with our FTSE 100 team and a diverse range of multinational clients. You'll be part of a dynamic, expanding team in a consulting environment where routine work is rare. Projects vary from bespoke solutions for specific client issues to collaborating with other PwC specialisms, ensuring integrated client service. The role includes advising UK clients on international VAT obligations. Indirect tax practice, especially in the mid‑tier, offers a broad spectrum of opportunities and professional growth.

What your days will look like

• Proactively assist in the management of a portfolio of clients, while reporting to Managers and above
• Be involved in the financial management of clients
• Contribute to the development of your own and team’s technical acumen
• Develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges

The role is for you if

• A proven track record in advising clients from a range of sectors and industries on complex Valued Added Tax (VAT) issues.
• A motivated, proactive individual that has the ability to build and maintain their own client relationships.
• To be able to assist in the development of VAT technical offerings and to easily disseminate complex messages in a manner that is easy to understand.
• Someone who will respond well to being encouraged to shape and actively manage their career development through involvement in a broad variety of work.
• Strong interpersonal and team working skills. Excellent project management skills.
• A commercial, client service driven approach to your work.

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.