Tax Black Talent in Business Insight Programme 2025

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Tax Black Talent in Business Insight Programme 2025

Programme Overview:

PwC’s Tax Black Talent in Business Insight Programme is designed to introduce Black heritage students to the world of tax advisory and compliance. As part of PwC’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion, this programme provides an opportunity for participants to gain hands-on experience in Core Tax services, helping clients navigate the complexities of tax regulations, compliance, and risk management.

You’ll learn how PwC’s tax professionals advise businesses on structuring their operations to optimise tax efficiency while ensuring compliance with national and international regulations. This programme also focuses on how tax impacts broader business operations and decision-making, giving you a clear understanding of how tax advisory is a crucial part of PwC’s business services.

The Black Talent in Business Insight Programme is part of PwC’s initiative to nurture diverse talent and help Black students build successful careers in tax and business advisory.

What You’ll Do:

During the programme, you’ll work with PwC’s Core Tax teams, gaining practical exposure to a wide range of tax services. Key areas of focus include:

• Tax compliance: Learn how PwC helps businesses comply with tax laws and regulations, ensuring that they meet their obligations effectively and efficiently.
• Tax advisory: Gain insights into how PwC’s tax professionals advise clients on structuring their business operations to minimise tax risks and optimise tax outcomes.
• Business operations: Understand how tax impacts financial planning, corporate restructuring, and other key business decisions.
• Risk management: Learn how tax advisory helps businesses manage financial risks and ensure compliance with complex tax regulations.

Why Join the Programme:

• Hands-on experience: Participate in real client projects, working alongside PwC’s tax professionals to solve complex tax issues.
• Skills development: Build key skills in tax compliance, risk management, and business advisory that are essential for a successful career in tax.
• Networking opportunities: Connect with PwC professionals, mentors, and peers, building relationships that will help support your future career development.
• Insight into PwC’s inclusive culture: Experience PwC’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion, and learn about the career opportunities available for Black talent in business.

By the end of the programme, you will have gained a comprehensive understanding of PwC’s tax services and the skills needed to pursue a career in tax advisory and compliance.

Who Should Apply:

This programme is open to Black heritage university students who are interested in exploring careers in tax advisory and compliance. Whether you’re studying accounting, finance, business, or related disciplines, this programme will give you the insight and experience necessary to pursue a career in PwC’s tax services. PwC encourages applications from individuals with a passion for problem-solving, data analysis, and understanding complex regulations.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Interest in tax, finance, and business operations
• Ability to work well in teams and communicate effectively
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Commitment to PwC’s values of diversity and inclusion

Programme Duration:

This is a short-term insight programme, typically lasting one week, designed to provide participants with a comprehensive overview of PwC’s tax services and career opportunities in tax advisory.

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

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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.