Indirect Tax | Senior Manager

PwC; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

empowered flexibility and a working

private medical cover and 24/7 access

six volunteering days a year

Job summary

PwC in the UK is seeking a Senior Manager in Indirect Tax to lead advisory, compliance and delivery for major clients across VAT, customs, excise and environmental taxes. You will work with a network of specialists to provide innovative solutions from strategy through to execution.

You'll manage and develop colleagues, stay ahead of tax changes, and use technology to improve outcomes. This is a role that blends technical VAT mastery with leadership, client service, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Strong VAT technical knowledge and analytical capability.
• Ability to apply expertise to complex client issues.
• Proven experience delivering client service and building relationships.
• Effective project management and risk awareness.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clients and UK/global PwC network.
• Win new clients and deliver commercially focused advice.
• Manage and develop colleagues in multidisciplinary teams.
• Stay updated with indirect tax changes and use tech to solve problems.

Skills

VAT expertise

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Project management

Technology & innovation

Job description

About the role

PWC's market-leading Indirect Tax team provides advisory, operational and compliance services to major clients across VAT, customs, excise, stamp taxes and environmental taxes. You'll work with curious, collaborative specialists to deliver innovative solutions for complex local and global challenges, while developing your technical, consulting and technology skills across a range of sectors. This Senior Manager role sits within the national Private Business Indirect Tax team, with locations including Reading, London, Birmingham and Manchester. You'll be part of a team of problem solvers, supporting clients from strategy through to execution while building your career through challenging assignments.

What your days will look like

• Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams across the UK and global PwC network, supporting collaboration and long-term client engagement.
• Work with Indirect Tax and wider PwC teams to win new clients and deliver high-quality, commercially focused advice and innovative solutions.
• Manage, support and develop colleagues while working in multidisciplinary teams with customs, legal, systems and other specialists.
• Stay up to date with indirect tax changes and use technology, senior leadership access and mentoring to solve client problems and develop professionally.

This role is for you If

• Strong VAT technical knowledge, analytical capability and confidence applying expertise to complex client issues.
• A clear commitment to delivering excellent client service and building trusted, lasting relationships.
• Effective project management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines.
• Sound judgement, appropriate consultation and awareness of risk when making decisions.
• Resilience, flexibility and the ability to work effectively through virtual and wider networks.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and interest in using technology and innovation to improve outcomes.

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.

• 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