Tax Graduate Programme

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Tax Graduate Programme

Programme Overview:

PwC’s Tax Graduate Programme offers an exciting opportunity to build a successful career in tax advisory and compliance, helping clients manage complex tax obligations while maximising value. As part of the Tax team, you’ll develop expertise in corporate tax, personal tax, VAT, and international tax across a diverse range of industries.

Throughout this programme, you’ll gain practical experience, working on real client projects while studying for professional qualifications like ACA or CA. You will work closely with clients, helping them navigate their tax obligations, identify tax-saving opportunities, and ensure compliance with national and international tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

As part of PwC’s Tax Graduate Programme, you will:

• Tax Advisory: Advise clients on complex tax issues, helping them plan and implement strategies to manage their tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.
• Tax Compliance: Assist in the preparation of tax computations and filings, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to tax authorities.
• Corporate Tax: Work with businesses to help them manage corporate tax obligations, including tax planning, transfer pricing, and R&D tax credits.
• Personal Tax and VAT: Provide personal tax advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, and assist clients with VAT compliance, minimising risks associated with indirect taxes.

Training and Development:

PwC will provide full support for you to achieve your ACA or CA qualification, including:

• Paid study leave, tuition fees, and access to learning resources.
• On-the-job training and structured development programmes, focused on tax compliance, advisory, and strategic planning.
• Mentorship from PwC’s experienced tax professionals to guide your career progression.

What to Expect:

Throughout the Tax Graduate Programme, you will:

• Gain hands-on experience by working on real client projects, advising on tax strategy, compliance, and regulatory changes.
• Work with clients across various industries, including financial services, retail, and technology, helping them solve complex tax challenges.
• Collaborate with PwC’s wider teams, including audit, consulting, and legal services, to deliver comprehensive tax advice that aligns with clients' broader business goals.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues, developing strong communication and leadership skills.

Who We’re Looking For:

We are seeking graduates who are passionate about tax and ready to develop a successful career in professional services. To succeed in the Tax Graduate Programme, you should have:

• A 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, though degrees in accounting, finance, economics, or law are advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with complex data and tax legislation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive approach to learning and a desire to work towards a professional qualification.
• An interest in tax and the role it plays in supporting business strategies and decision-making.

Benefits:

• Competitive starting salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Full support for professional qualifications (ACA, CA).
• 25 days of annual leave, with options to purchase additional days.
• A wide range of employee benefits, including private healthcare, flexible working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships.
• Access to PwC’s global network, offering opportunities for international assignments and cross-border projects.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally.

About PwC

We work to build trust, deliver sustained outcomes and help clients solve their most important problems by combining human ingenuity and understanding with the right technology. Join us in Actuarial, Audit, Business Solutions, Consulting, Deals, Legal, Operate, Risk, Tax or Technology.

Our global strategy, called The New Equation, brings our purpose to life by bringing our people together to strive for imaginative ways of solving our clients' most important challenges. We’re investing in the areas that matter most. Building out our capabilities in ESG and Net Zero, and combining the diverse experiences and skills of our people with innovative technology to build trust and deliver sustained outcomes.

Employing over 25,000 people across the UK, attracting, retaining and investing in the best people is critical. In some areas, this could mean working towards a professional qualification. In return we ask that joiners are eager to learn, with business awareness, intellectual and cultural curiosity and the ability to build strong relationships. We encourage our people to work together to drive impact and deliver quality to our clients.

Graduates and undergraduates can expect to be part of a stimulating environment working on challenging projects in a culture that embraces difference and empowers them to think differently. Uniqueness and innovation is valued at PwC which is why we have The Deal for all employees that ensures the experience of working here is right for everyone. Your hard work and accomplishments will be recognised and rewarded with a competitive salary and tailored, flexible benefits.

Join our human-led, tech-powered team. Be a part of The New Equation.

How to Apply:

Applications for PwC’s Tax Graduate Programme are open to students from all academic backgrounds. PwC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

To apply, submit your application through PwC’s careers portal, highlighting your interest in tax and your motivation for joining PwC.