UK - Merger & Acquisition- Senior Associate

PwC Acceleration Center India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking a Merger & Acquisition Senior Associate in Tax. This role focuses on analyzing tax implications of transactions, developing tax structures, and advising clients on regulatory requirements while mentoring junior staff and building client relationships.

The position emphasizes strong communication, project management, and leadership in a fast-paced environment, with exposure to UK CT and REIT related tax matters. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Master's in Commerce required.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience.
• Fluent English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Analyze tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions to optimize client outcomes.
• Develop and implement tax structures aligned with client strategies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist clients in navigating complex tax regulations and provide strategic tax planning advice.
• Mentor junior team members and guide on complex tax issues.
• Build and maintain client relationships to anticipate needs and deliver solutions.
• Collaborate with clients to understand business objectives and tailor tax solutions.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Project management

Financial analysis

Tax modeling

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's in Commerce

Tools

MS Project

Job description

The Opportunity

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 Merger & Acquisition Senior Associate, you will provide tax advice and guidance during mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations to optimize their tax outcomes. Within our Tax practice, you will focus on analyzing the tax implications of transactions, developing tax structures, and assisting clients in navigating intricate tax regulations. As a Senior Associate, you will build meaningful client connections, manage and inspire others, and navigate increasingly complex situations. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality work while embracing ambiguity and using these moments as opportunities for growth.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will leverage your skills to respond effectively to diverse perspectives and needs, using a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems. You will develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving, interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations. Upholding professional and technical standards, you will reinforce the firm's code of conduct and independence requirements, contributing to the delivery of client solutions and the firm's overall business strategies.

Responsibilities

• 4‑7 years' experience in the same or closely related industry.
• Direct experience working with UK CT and REIT.
• Skilled in Excel and PowerPoint, MS Project or any other project Management tool.
• Financially literate: understanding of accounting and key finance concepts and processes.
• Strong background in UK CT, Property & Real Estate Tax, NRLs and REITs.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage budgets.
• Demonstrate leadership capabilities with a commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced team and work on multiple projects at once.
• Proven ability to delegate tasks and work streams to other team members and leverage other business shared resources to deliver complex financial models.
• Willingness to contribute to the creation of a new proposition and to bring new ideas/solutions to the table.
• Keen interest in staying up to speed with technology solutions and applying/implementing new ways of working/solutions to projects.
• Excellent communication skills and personal impact, as well as a keen interest in developing self and others.
• Is a team player, committed to providing high quality and maintaining timelines.
• Demonstrates self‑motivation and a desire to take responsibility for personal growth and development.
• Analyzing tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions to optimize client outcomes.
• Developing and implementing tax structures that align with client strategies and regulatory requirements.
• Assisting clients in navigating complex tax regulations and providing strategic tax planning advice.
• Utilizing tax modeling and restructuring skills to support client transactions and enhance tax efficiency.
• Collaborating with clients to understand their business objectives and tailor tax solutions accordingly.
• Interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations for client engagements.
• Upholding professional and technical standards, including adherence to PwC tax and audit guidance.
• Mentoring junior team members and providing guidance on complex tax issues.
• Building and maintaining meaningful client relationships to anticipate and address their needs.
• Leveraging a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate innovative tax solutions.

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a Master's in Commerce.
• At least 4 to 7 years of experience.
• Oral and written proficiency in English required.

What Sets You Apart

• Demonstrating proficiency in tax modeling and restructuring.
• Utilizing tax provisions and structures effectively.
• Navigating complex tax scenarios with critical thinking.
• Building meaningful client relationships in tax services.
• Analyzing data to inform tax insights and recommendations.
• Upholding professional and technical standards in tax consulting.
• Developing a deeper understanding of evolving business contexts.