Tax Compliance Academy | Corporate Tax | Associate

Pwc; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in the UK is seeking candidates for the Tax Compliance Academy. This two-year program prepares individuals for a career in corporate tax, requiring no previous tax experience. Participants will develop adaptability, project management, and collaboration skills while attending structured training sessions. Successful candidates will join a supportive team environment, enhancing their career potential within a globally recognized firm. Join us to launch your career in corporate tax and gain invaluable expertise.

Benefits

Structured training program

Professional development opportunities

Support for additional qualifications

Qualifications

• No prior Tax experience or qualifications needed.
• Quick to adapt to new environments.
• Takes ownership of personal development.
• Able to plan and prioritize multiple projects.
• Comfortable working independently and in teams.
• Able to build strong relationships.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience with Excel, Word, or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate tax calculations and returns for clients.
• Attend structured technical training sessions.
• Gain a foundation in corporate tax knowledge.

Skills

Adaptability

Personal development ownership

Project planning and prioritization

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Strong literacy

Strong numeracy

Excel proficiency

Word proficiency

Job description

Responsibilities

• Alongside the wider team and your peers you will prepare corporate tax calculations and tax returns for a variety of clients. All companies must pay corporation tax on their profits – you'll help our clients calculate what they should pay and prepare the necessary documentation.
• Focused training sessions including on the job shadowing, learning and coaching. You will attend a series of structured technical training sessions that will build your Tax technical knowledge and skills required to prepare Tax computations.
• Gain a strong foundation of corporate tax knowledge and transferable skills.

Recruitment Process

Learn about PwC, the services we offer and our PwC values and culture. You will be invited to complete a video assessment, and then online assessments.

If you pass the online assessments, you will be invited to a final face‑to‑face interview with members of the Tax Compliance team.

If successful at the final interview, you will be offered a place on the Tax Compliance Academy and join PwC in March 2025.

The recruitment process is designed to assess your suitability against the required skills for the role as detailed in this job description. More information on what to expect during the recruitment process will be provided in due course.

Career Development

As you continue to grow and develop your expertise, PwC supports your journey toward further professional development. You will have the chance to pursue additional tax and/or accountancy qualifications, each serving as a stepping stone to greater heights in your career. Places on the Academy are aimed at individuals who have developed the skills detailed below through work experience. Prospective applicants are likely to be career changers or individuals who have not followed a traditional career path who can bring these valuable skills and experience to PwC. This experience does not need to be from a professional services or tax setting but you should clearly indicate within your personal statement at the top of your CV how you have developed the skills we require.

Qualifications

• No previous Tax experience or qualifications are required to apply for the Tax Compliance Academy. We're looking for individuals who have developed relevant skills through previous work experience – which may or may not be in a professional services setting.
• You’re quick to adapt and can easily adjust to new environments.
• You can take ownership of your own personal development.
• You’re able to plan and prioritise multiple projects and deliver to deadlines.
• You’re comfortable working both independently and as part of a team – collaborating and creating positive team spirit.
• You can build strong relationships quickly and adapt your communication style for different situations and audiences.
• You have strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• You have experience using platforms such as Excel, Word, or equivalent software/systems.

Programme Overview

Our Tax Compliance Academy is a two‑year structured development programme designed to launch your career in corporate tax. You’ll join a cohort of peers in a fast‑paced environment, gaining a strong foundation in corporate tax while developing transferable skills to become a trusted Corporate Tax Compliance professional. At the end of the programme, you’ll continue your career journey at PwC, equipped with the expertise and confidence to thrive in one of the world’s leading professional services firms.