PwC
Deals Tax Portfolio - Senior Associate

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Line of Service
Tax
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
General Tax Consulting
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
Our Deals Tax team works closely with our Deals practice to advise on the tax implications of all aspects of transactions including; Mergers & Acquisition, Business Recovery Services and Real Estate. The role sits within the Private Equity Portfolio (PE Portfolio) Tax team, one of the most successful teams within PwC’s Deals Tax network.
Our PE Portfolio team advises Private Equity backed businesses, working collaboratively across specialisms to drive value and help our clients succeed at all stages of the deal lifecycle. The team operates on a national basis so that no matter where individuals are located, we bring the best experts to our clients and the broadest range of opportunities to our people. Our client base is truly international and we pride ourselves on the strength of our network.
Our team is fueled by open and curious minds who are passionate about their work. As part of the team you’ll experience unparalleled opportunities to develop your career. You'll work on complex and challenging projects and gain experience working with prestigious and diverse clients - from high profile multinational organisations and private equity firms to start-ups and owner-managed businesses.
The role would suit a candidate with a strong UK corporate tax background, a good awareness of other taxes, as well as experience of managing client accounts. Experience of transaction work and/or the Private Equity market is desirable, but not essential, as full training and support would be provided.
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What your days will look like:
- Work in a team providing tax advisory services to a range of PE portfolio company clients delivering bespoke tax advice in relation to the PE portfolio company and the transactions it is involved with.
- The work is wide-ranging including international tax and supporting our clients throughout the deal cycle.
- Play a key role in building and maintaining relationships with clients.
- In particular, working closely with clients to provide them with proactive innovative and commercial tax services.
- Seek specialist input from other parts of tax and wider network - in particular Transaction Service and non-UK teams.
- Be actively involved in business development activities, helping to identify and research opportunities with new and existing clients.
- Use technical knowledge and commercial awareness to help solve important problems for our clients.
This role is for you if:
- Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, CA) or Chartered Tax Advisor (ATT, CTA) or equivalent international qualification.
- UK corporate tax skills and experience as well as good awareness of other taxes (VAT, employment taxes, management taxes etc).
- Some transaction or PE Portfolio experience is desirable, but not essential.
- A flexible approach to allow you to work as part of a number of client/transaction teams simultaneously.
- Ability to build internal and external relationships and networks, both within the UK and overseas.
- Strong analytical, project management and report writing skills.


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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.
Education
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Required Skills: Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS), Business Tax, Business Tax Returns, Communication, Controlled Foreign Companies (Taxes), Corporate Interest Restriction, Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Document Management, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Advising, Financial Planning, Financial Risk Management, Inclusion, Income Tax Provisions, Information Gathering, Integrated Global Structuring {+ 39 more}
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Yes
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date
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