Tax Compliance Academy | Indirect Tax | Associate

About the role

Our Tax Compliance team is a leading provider of technology-enabled compliance and integrated advisory services working with a wide range of prestigious clients. The scale of our team combined with a strong focus on learning and development creates opportunities to specialise in industries or technical areas. We are agile open to new ways of working and invest heavily in automation and robotics keeping us at the forefront of change and innovation.

Together we deliver technical excellence innovative solutions and outstanding client experiences.

Applications close at midnight on 12th December though we review submissions on a rolling basis and may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.

The Indirect Tax (ITX) Compliance Centre of Excellence is seeking passionate individuals to join our Tax Compliance Academy. This is more than a job – it’s the start of a dynamic career with opportunities to gain deep expertise in Indirect Tax and technology solutions at PwC.

As a member of the Academy you will build experience in Indirect Tax compliance working closely with the wider team. Responsibilities include preparing draft indirect tax returns using our advanced technologies and managing a portfolio of clients to ensure high-quality outputs. You will also contribute to developing strong client relationships maximising their potential and enhancing the value we deliver.

• Gain a strong foundation of VAT knowledge and transferable skills.
• Two-year programme of structured upskilling and development including focused training sessions, on-the-job shadowing and strong coaching and support.
• Completion of ATT Foundation VAT Compliance qualification.
• Team and peer group support.
• Building global VAT technical skills and global Indirect Tax compliance awareness.
• Opportunity to work on complex and challenging clients to deliver a high-quality service.
• Learning about PwC services, network, values and culture.
• Working alongside professionals who are leaders in the field of tax compliance.

As you continue to grow and develop your expertise PWc supports your journey toward further professional development. You will have the chance to pursue additional tax and/or accountancy qualifications each serving as a stepping stone to greater heights in your career. Prospective applicants are likely to be career changers or individuals who have not followed a traditional career path but can bring these valuable skills and experience to PwC.

This experience does not need to be from a professional services or tax setting but you should clearly indicate within your personal statement at the top of your CV how you have developed the skills we require.

• No prior tax knowledge or tax experience is needed.
• Technology skills and curiosity – evidence of staying up to date with new and evolving technology.
• Adaptability & continuous learning mindset – able to act quickly to understand and adjust to any new environment.
• Effective time management & self‑leadership – able to plan and prioritise work around multiple demands/projects and deliver to a deadline.
• Relationship building & team player – able to work as part of a team sharing and collaborating effectively with others creating a positive team spirit.
• Strong literacy numeracy skills & computer proficiency – ability to read and understand complex processes, data and instructions; experience using Excel, Word or equivalent software/systems.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we will aim to respond to you within 2 weeks of applying. The recruitment process is as follows:

The recruitment process is designed to assess your suitability against the required skills for the role as detailed in this job description. More information on what to expect during the recruitment process will be provided in due course.

• Tax Experience
• Accounting Software
• GAAP
• Quick Books
• Accounting
• Sage
• Account Reconciliation
• Analysis Skills
• Research Experience
• SOX
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Analysis

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1