Indirect Tax | Senior Associate

PwC UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private medical cover

Hybrid work arrangement

Volunteer days

Job summary

PwC UK is seeking a Senior Associate for its Private Business group to advise UK clients on international VAT obligations within a dynamic consulting environment. The role emphasises rare routine work, bespoke client solutions, and collaboration across PwC specialisms to deliver integrated service.

You will proactively manage client portfolios, contribute to financial oversight, and develop your technical acumen within a broad VAT practice, with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in advising clients on complex VAT issues.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to disseminate complex VAT concepts clearly to non-specialists.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

VAT expertise

Client relationship management

Project management

Commercial mindset

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our Private Business group. 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.