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.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing members of a growing team and providing tax advisory services to a range of PE portfolio company clients.
Manage and deliver 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.
Build and maintain relationships with clients and junior members of the team. 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 services and non-UK teams.
Be proactive in seeking business development opportunities helping to identify and progress opportunities with new/existing clients.
Use technical knowledge and experience to help develop strategies to solve complex technical challenges for our clients.
Take responsibility for developing your own and the team's technical and business acumen; keeping up to date with business and economic issues, industry insights and sharing your experience and technical knowledge as part of a team to solve important problems.
Essential skills and experience
Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, CAI) or Chartered Tax Advisor (ATT, CTA) or equivalent international or legal professional qualification.
UK corporate tax skills and experience as well as good awareness of other taxes (VAT, employment taxes, management taxes etc)
Some transaction experience is desirable, but not essential
A flexible approach to allow you to work as part of a number of client/transaction teams simultaneously
A proven track record of building internal and external relationships and networks
Developed communication skills, specifically in negotiating with and influencing others
Strong analytical, project management and report writing skills
Experience of project managing and delegating work within a team context
Strong analytical, project management and report writing skills
A focus on self-development and in the development of others in your teams
Ability to use tax technical knowledge & insights in a commercial environment