Tax Compliance Academy | Indirect Tax | Associate

PwC UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Birmingham seeks candidates for its Tax Compliance Academy. This program offers structured development, training, and opportunities to gain expertise in indirect tax compliance. No prior tax knowledge is required, making this suitable for career changers. Candidates are expected to have strong tech skills, adaptability, and effective time management. Join in March 2025 to kickstart a dynamic career with extensive support for professional growth.

Qualifications

• No prior tax knowledge required.
• Must demonstrate strong curiosity about technology.
• Ability to manage time effectively and lead oneself.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-year structured development program.
• Complete the ATT Foundation VAT Compliance qualification.
• Build expertise in global VAT technical skills.

Skills

Technology skills and curiosity

Adaptability & continuous learning mindset

Effective time management & self‑leadership

Relationship building & team player

Strong literacy and numeracy skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

About the role

Our Tax Compliance team is a leading provider of technology-enabled compliance and integrated advisory services, working with a wide range of prestigious clients. The scale of our team, combined with a strong focus on learning and development, creates opportunities to specialise in industries or technical areas. We are agile, open to new ways of working, and invest heavily in automation and robotics, keeping us at the forefront of change and innovation. Together, we deliver technical excellence, innovative solutions, and outstanding client experiences.

Applications close at midnight on 12th December, though we review submissions on a rolling basis and may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.

The Indirect Tax (ITX) Compliance Centre of Excellence is seeking passionate individuals to join our Tax Compliance Academy. This is more than a job—it’s the start of a dynamic career with opportunities to gain deep expertise in Indirect Tax and technology solutions at PwC.

As a member of the Academy, you will build experience in Indirect Tax compliance, working closely with the wider team. Responsibilities include preparing draft indirect tax returns using our advanced technologies and managing a portfolio of clients to ensure high-quality outputs. You will also contribute to developing strong client relationships, maximising their potential and enhancing the value we deliver.

Key Responsibilities

• A two-year programme of structured upskilling and development including focused training sessions, on the job shadowing and learning, strong coaching and support.
• Completion of ATT Foundation VAT Compliance qualification.
• Team and peer group support.
• Building global VAT technical skills and global Indirect Tax compliance awareness.
• The opportunity to work on complex and challenging clients to deliver a high-quality service.
• Learning about PwC, the services we offer, our network and our PwC values and culture.
• Working alongside professionals who are leaders in the field of tax compliance.

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.

Skills and experience we're looking for

• No prior tax knowledge or tax experience is needed.
• 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.
• Technology skills and curiosity – evidence of staying up to date with new and evolving technology. (Does not need to be in a professional capacity)
• Adaptability & continuous learning mindset – able to act quickly to understand and adjust to any new environment.
• Effective time management & self‑leadership – able to plan and prioritise work around multiple demands/projects and deliver to a deadline. (Does not have to be in a professional capacity).
• Relationship building & team player – able to work as part of a team, sharing and collaborating effectively with others, creating a positive team spirit. (Does not have to be in a professional capacity).
• Strong literacy, numeracy skills & computer proficiency – ability to read and understand complex processes, data and instructions; experience using Excel, Word, or equivalent software/systems.

Recruitment process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we will aim to respond to you within 2 weeks of applying. The recruitment process is as follows:

• Submit your CV.
• If your initial application is successful, 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 you are successful at this final interview stage, you will be offered a place on the Tax Compliance Academy and you will 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.