Indirect Tax Compliance - Senior Associate

Our Tax Compliance team is a leading provider of technology enabled compliance and integrated advisory services, working across an unrivalled range of prestigious clients. The variety of work, size of our team and focus on learning and development brings about opportunities to specialise in particular industries or technical areas.
PwC is one of the market leaders in global Indirect Tax compliance services, providing services to many of the firm's largest and most important clients. We provide clients with Indirect Tax Compliance services Globally with a key focus in EMEA.
Our team is agile and open to new ways of working. The investment in automation and robotics enables us to be at the forefront of change and innovation. Together, we produce technical excellence, innovative solutions and an outstanding client experience.
The role:
Within our Compliance Technology & Services team in Birmingham we are looking for an individual with an interest in developing their experience in Indirect Tax Compliance and developing a career within an established team.
Working within the wider team you will be responsible for the review of draft Indirect Tax returns using our Indirect Tax Technologies. You will be allocated to a portfolio of clients in order that high quality returns are produced and client relationships are developed to maximum potential. You will be responsible for liaising with clients and the wider PwC network in order to ensure quality and timely delivery. You will build relationships with both client contacts and the PwC network.
There will be opportunities to work on ad-hoc global Indirect Tax compliance projects, wider Indirect Tax process projects and assisting clients on issues such as overseas registrations, e-filing, potential impact of new overseas Indirect Tax legislation and tax authority audit support etc
Successful applicants will also have the opportunity to play an integral role in delivering a best in class On-boarding function.This includes the implementation of ITX Edge, PwC's industry leading VAT reporting technology. Supporting the successful implementation and operation of ITX Compliance On-boarding activities with a focus on global client facing, data transformation, project delivery, relationship management and best practice.
This role provides the successful candidate with an unparalleled opportunity to build global VAT technical skills, global Indirect Tax compliance awareness and the experience of working on complex and challenging assignments. This is an excellent platform for furthering your career within Indirect Tax and opportunities for training are available.
On a day to day basis responsibilities will include:
Dealing with client financial data and processing into our Indirect Tax Technologies
Reviewing the client specific exception reports produced by the technology
Managing deliverable and contractual scope to ensure delivery against compliance obligations
VAT technical and accounting review of draft returns and client specific exception reports;
Liaising/managing the appropriate client personnel;
Liaising with the global PwC network;
Ensuring high quality service delivery to our clients;
Coaching/Mentoring junior members of the team
Keeping up to date with legislation and practical changes which impact VAT compliance;
Managing financials
Monitoring relevant tax legislation and ensure VAT processes accommodate technical requirements.
Developing and maintaining the client relationship for a portfolio of clients
Understanding client processes and identifying opportunities to help client's further
Essential skills and experience
Successful candidates will need to possess and demonstrate a broad range of capabilities and skills, including:
Good VAT technical knowledge.
EMEA VAT knowledge and experience preferred
Previous experience in a VAT related role.
Previous experience of the implementation of VAT reporting technology is desirable but not mandatory
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to motivate, inspire and develop less experienced team members to achieve excellence
Excellent self-organisational skills and ability to work with strict timetables and deadlines with an ambition and a strong desire to succeed.
Team player committed to working collaboratively across the ITX Compliance CoE team, sharing knowledge, supporting business challenges outside your immediate team.
Commercial mindset and driven to improve processes