UK MandA - Senior Associate

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC India is seeking a Senior Associate (UK M&A PMO) to join the Acceleration Center in Bengaluru, supporting tax planning and transaction work across geographies. You will manage workstreams, coordinate deliverables, and mentor junior team members while building client connections.

In this role you will contribute to merger and acquisition tax projects by interpreting data and applying critical thinking to structure transactions aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Master's in Commerce.
• 4-6 years of experience.
• Oral and written proficiency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Project Management Office/Integration Management Office - Set up a PMO and develop/validate project plans, identify risks and dependencies, track status and report to senior leadership.
• Work on technical project management as well as non-technical PMO assignments.
• Develop analysis and client deliverables.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure top-notch quality of the deliverables.
• Coach and train new team members as required.
• Support proposals through leadership and business development opportunities and coordinate with global teams.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's in Commerce

Job description

Job Description:

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a UK M&A (PMO)- Senior Associate you will support tax planning and transaction work within our Tax Services practice, helping clients navigate mergers, acquisitions, and other business changes with clear analysis and practical guidance. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex situations, manage assigned workstreams, and build meaningful client connections while mentoring junior team members and developing your own technical skills. In this role at PwC, you will contribute to merger and acquisition tax projects by interpreting data, coordinating deliverables, and applying critical thinking to help clients assess tax implications and structure transactions in line with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Project Management Office/Integration Management Office- Set up a PMO, develop/validate project plans, identify and assess risks and dependencies, track status and report to senior leadership efficiently.


• Work on technical project management as well as non-technical project management assignments.


• Develop analysis and client deliverables.


• Work with team members to ensure top notch quality of the deliverables.


• Support the coaching of new team members and provide training as and when required.


• Support proposals through leadership and business development opportunities. This role requires an individual to possess high business acumen and analytical skills and will involve working with different teams globally.


• Understand the process of workflow related to work requests from initiation through completion, understand how workflow is managed within the firms workflow management tool, understand optimal and required ways to document results of work performed.


• Consistently demonstrate teamwork dynamics by working as a team member: understand personal and team roles; contribute to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members; and proactively seek guidance, clarification and feedback.

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelors degree in the following field of study: Accounting or Masters in Commerce


• 4-6 years of experience


• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Demonstrating client relationship building in tax engagement settings


• Applying critical thinking to complex M&A PMO workstreams


• Interpreting data to shape insights and recommendations


• Anticipating team and client needs across changing priorities


• Using diverse tools and methodologies to solve problems


• Upholding tax guidance, conduct, and independence requirements

Travel Requirements

Not Specified