Tax Incentives Senior Associate

PwC UK; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their Employee Incentives business within the Workforce practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to advise clients on a variety of employee share plans and cash-based incentives, addressing key workforce challenges. You'll work closely with clients to deliver tailored solutions while enhancing your advisory skills in a supportive environment. With a focus on employee motivation, pay, and retention, this position promises a dynamic work experience across diverse sectors. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a range of benefits designed to support your career and personal life.

Benefits

Private medical cover

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Flexible working arrangements

Six volunteering days a year

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and managing employee share plans.
• Strong communication skills and ability to deliver advice clearly.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on employee share plans and cash-based incentives.
• Assist in client management and training of junior team members.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Advisory skills

Education

ACA/CTA Qualification

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Employee Incentives business is part of PwC's rapidly growing Workforce practice. We are currently looking for new members of the team to help advise clients on a broad range of employee share plans and cash-based incentives. It's an exciting time to be part of our business as Workforce-related challenges are some of the biggest issues faced by employers. Coupled with this, an increased focus on employee motivation, pay, retention, and managing cost means our clients need our help. Our work covers broad aspects of employee incentives and can include:

1. Working closely with clients offering end-to-end practical solutions from plan design through to implementation.
2. Working with clients across key hot topics such as tax-favoured share plans and global roll-out.
3. Supporting global companies meet annual incentive plan tax and legal compliance requirements across multiple countries.
4. Providing clients with support in areas they find particularly challenging such as share plan accounting and corporate tax deductibility.
5. Supporting clients through transactional activity such as takeover, merger, IPO, etc.

About the Team

The Employee Incentives business is part of PwC's rapidly growing Workforce practice. We are currently looking for new members of the team to help advise clients on a broad range of employee share plans and cash-based incentives. It's an exciting time to be part of our business as Workforce-related challenges are some of the biggest issues faced by employers. Coupled with this, an increased focus on employee motivation, pay, retention, and managing cost means our clients need our help.

What your days will look like

The role would be responsible for advising clients in a number of the above areas with the relevant support from more senior members of the team where needed to develop the full range of skills. The client base spans all sectors including UK listed (PLC and AIM), global companies with US and other country listings, and unlisted (e.g. private, and equity-backed) businesses. The scope of the role is wide and will vary depending on the needs of our clients. As well as client delivery, the role would include assisting with client management, including risk processes, timely billing and cash collection, and informal and formal training of more junior members of the team.

Essential skills and experience:

• Previous experience in the design, tax, financial and operational aspects of employee share plans.
• The role is client-facing and requires strong written and verbal communication skills, and the drive and passion to provide a high level of service.
• Experience of working in employee share plans, either in-house or within a consultancy practice.
• Must possess either ACA/CTA Qualification (or an international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience. This includes international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country.
• Able to manage own time.
• Able to deliver bespoke written and oral advice to clients in a simple way.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team effectively.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

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.