Indirect Tax Compliance Manager, PwC Birmingham (flexible working)

Who we are looking forPwC are the market leaders in global VAT compliance services, providing services too many of the firm’s largest and most important clients. We provide clients with VAT compliance services throughout EMEA, Asia Pac and Latin America.

Within our IF100 Indirect Tax Compliance team in Birmingham we are looking for an individual with an interest in developing their experience in indirect tax compliance and develop a career within an established team.

Working within the wider team you will be responsible for the final sign off of draft indirect tax returns using our Indirect Tax Technologies. You will be allocated to a limited 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.

Successful applicants will also have the opportunity to work on ad-hoc global VAT 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.

This role provides the successful candidate with an unparalleled opportunity to build global VAT technical skills, global VAT compliance awareness and the experience of working on complex and challenging assignments. This is an excellent platform for furthering your career within VAT and opportunities for training are available.

The role will be based in Birmingham.

About the role

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
Selecting specific transactions for further review
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

Requirements

The successful candidate will need to possess and demonstrate a broader range of capabilities and skills, including:

Excellent VAT technical skills
Previous experience in a VAT role
Management experience
Good analytical and numerical skills including bookkeeping
Good communication skills, both oral and written
Good self-organisational skills
Energy and enthusiasm
Ambition and a strong desire to succeed
A commitment to team working
An ability to work within a strict timetable and deadlines

Tax
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