Tax Disputes Manager

PwC UK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Tax Disputes Manager to join their London office, overseeing tax governance and tackling high-value disputes with clients. The role demands strong analytical and project management skills, along with ACA/CTA qualifications. You will work closely with senior tax specialists and have significant client interaction, offering a pathway to career advancement and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Private medical cover

24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP

Six volunteering days a year

Empowered flexibility in work location

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with HMRC enquiries/investigations.
• Experience working with large corporate clients.
• Knowledge of HMRC structure, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Tax Dispute specialists on advisory projects.
• Assist clients in managing tax governance and HMRC interactions.
• Engage in business development for new projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Relationship building

Education

ACA / CTA / HMRC inspector training

Job description

About the role
This market leading Listed and Inbound ("L&I") Corporate Tax Disputes Team currently consists of 20 tax dispute specialists, specialising in corporate tax. We act for large and high profile clients across all sectors.

Our experienced team provides clients with a full tax disputes service, from considering clients' tax governance and processes and proactive engagement with HMRC, to assisting with complex tax enquiries, including HRCP and the PDCF, negotiating matters with HMRC and reaching settlements of these. The team offers you excellent further training and career progression opportunities in a dynamic and exciting environment. We are looking for an experienced Tax Disputes Manager, with experience gained through professional practice or as a former tax inspector, to join our London office at Embankment Place.

What your days will look like

• Collaborate with national Tax Dispute specialists and the broader L&I tax team on various advisory projects.
• Assist clients in managing their tax governance and interactions with HMRC and international fiscal authorities.
• Take ownership of projects, directly interact with clients, and explore their business issues and potential needs.
• Work under the guidance of Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners to provide clients with advice on available options.
• Engage in business development activities with a view to winning new projects and assignments
• Support clients in resolving complex and high-value disputes with tax authorities.
• Work alongside some of the UK's leading experts in the field.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of HMRC's compliance powers as well as tax administration law and practice.
• Utilize experience in engaging with HMRC to achieve resolution of disputes.

This role is for you if

• Experience of dealing with HMRC enquiries / investigations

• Experience of working with large corporate clients

• Knowledge of HMRC structure, policies and procedures

• Knowledge of key tax administration legislation, covering the following: Information powers, Penalties, Assessments, Enquiries, Senior Accounting Officer regime

• Project management skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Interpersonal and team working skills

• Demonstrable relationship building skills

• Qualifications: ACA / CTA / HMRC inspector training

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.