SATIC - Tax Analyst – R&D Tax Credits

About Pwc (Nonpublic Postings)

• Join SATIC’s Innovation & Capital Incentives (ICI) team as an R&D Tax Credits Analyst and help innovative UK businesses access valuable R&D tax incentives.
• This role is ideal for tax, finance, and analytical professionals who thrive in a collaborative, technology-enabled environment and are passionate about delivering value to clients.

Responsibilities

• Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy.
• These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.
• In indirect tax at PwC, you will focus value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), sales tax and other indirect taxes.
• Your work will involve providing advice and guidance to clients on indirect tax planning, compliance, and strategy, helping businesses navigate complex indirect tax regulations and optimise their indirect tax positions.
• Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others.
• Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths.
• You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality.
• Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.
• Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
• Liaise with clients through emails and virtual meetings to gather information and provide project updates.

Requirements

• As part of PwC’s wider UK ICI network, you will support the delivery of R&D tax claims, work alongside specialists across other incentive regimes, including Capital Allowances, and leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to drive efficient, high-quality client outcomes.
• Bachelors degree in taxation or relevant NQF 7 qualification Post-graduate qualification in taxation (advantageous) Experience required: 3-5 years taxation experience R&D/general tax credits/allowances experience desirable SAIT articles desirable
• Manage and deliver a portfolio of R&D tax credit engagements across multiple clients and industries. - Prepare R&D tax credit claims and supporting documentation for submission to HMRC. - Analyse large financial datasets using Excel, Alteryx, and other digital tools to identify qualifying expenditure and calculate R&D tax incentives. - Interpret and transform complex financial and technical data into accurate, compliant R&D tax claims and meaningful insights for clients.
• Collaborate with UK and South African teams to deliver high-quality client outcomes. - Support and coach junior team members, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and high-quality delivery across engagements. - Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing clear, proactive communication and ensuring all parties are kept informed of project progress, risks, and key milestones. - Identify opportunities to enhance client value and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in a tax environment, with exposure to R&D tax incentives being advantageous. - Experience working with data transformation tools such as Alteryx - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Excel and data analysis. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders. - Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. - A collaborative mindset, adaptability, and enthusiasm for learning new technologies and ways of working.

Preferred

• Client-focused with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality deliverables. - Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities. - Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy in documentation and reporting. - Collaborative team player who can also take ownership and work independently. - Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies, tools, and ways of working. - Strong communicator with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.

Travel

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