Environmental Taxes Senior Manager

PwC UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

The role

We are hiring for a new Senior Manager within the fast-growing Environmental Taxes team. The successful candidate will occupy an important role within the team, providing key support whilst helping to manage and develop more junior team members. The team's work comprises both contentious and non-contentious matters. On the contentious side, the team provides end-to-end support for clients with environmental tax disputes, from early stage enquiries to alternative dispute resolution, through to litigation before the Tax Tribunals and Courts. It would be advantageous, albeit not essential, for the candidate to be a UK qualified lawyer.

On the non-contentious side, the team's work includes advisory, compliance and deals support matters, with a particular focus on emerging taxes and staying ahead of the market, making it an exciting and modern place to work. The team have high profile, household name clients, with the role holder expected to have client contact from Day 1. Diverse perspectives are welcome, and team members are encouraged to bring their whole self to work.

What your days will look like:

• Overseeing delivery of advice on environmental taxes including Landfill Tax, Aggregates Levy, Climate Change Levy, Plastic Packaging Tax, Air Passenger Duty and CBAM.
• Managing project progress, deliverables, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Helping to drive business development activities including discussions with clients, giving presentations, pitches and proposals.
• Coaching and developing junior team members.
• Managing financial performance of projects and contributing to team growth, including overseeing fee estimates, managing budgets and ensuring timely billing.

This role is for you if:

• Excellent environmental tax technical and analytical skills
• Good communication skills, written and oral
• A commitment to team working
• A commitment to delivering excellent client service
• Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
• Ability to apply good judgement, consult appropriately and manage risks
• Good self-organisational skills
• Resilience and ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to work flexibly and through virtual networks
• Ability to manage and support junior staff
• A strong interest and understanding of the benefits of technology and innovation
• Ambition and a strong desire to succeed

What you'll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.