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We’re looking for a (Senior) Associate to join our growing Digital Tax Consulting team. This role sits at the intersection of tax, data, technology, and consulting, supporting clients by designing and delivering practical digital tax solutions that improve how tax functions operate.
As a Senior Associate, you will take ownership of defined areas of delivery on client engagements, combining hands-on digital tax work with responsibility for producing high-quality, client-ready outputs. You’ll work closely with managers and peers and play an active role in supporting junior colleagues through review and day-to-day guidance.
The role requires strong analytical capability, a structured approach to delivery, and the confidence to operate independently within a collaborative team environment. You will be expected to apply technology pragmatically, manage your responsibilities effectively, and contribute to consistently high standards of delivery across engagements.
Own delivery of defined digital tax workstreams, including managing timelines and outputs
Build, run, and improve digital processes, dashboards, and automations
Analyse data and translate findings into clear, structured, client-ready deliverables
Review junior outputs and provide constructive, practical feedback
Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency through digital solutions
Knowing you’re right for us
We’ve set ambitious growth targets for the firm, and we need the right people to help us achieve these. We’re looking for people who will bring ambition and drive to their role. In changing markets, we need to be able to work at pace and be adaptable to change and to be curious, asking questions of ourselves, each other and our clients to ensure we are delivering the services and quality we expect.
Joining us as an Senior Associate, the minimum criteria you’ll need is
Experience delivering digital, data, or automation-enabled work in a consulting or professional services environment
Strong analytics capability using Python alongside tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, KNIME, SQL, or similar
Ability to turn complex data into clear insights and structured client outputs
Confidently manage priorities across concurrent projects, providing clear communication to stakeholders, escalating issues proactively, and maintaining momentum to achieve successful outcomes
Apply an inquisitive and questioning approach to client engagements, constructively challenging the status quo, supporting process improvement initiatives, and embracing new and emerging technologies to drive better client outcomes.
Assist in managing engagement risk and quality by applying relevant policies and procedures, maintaining appropriate documentation, and supporting compliance with internal quality standards and external regulatory expectations.
Practical experience using AI-enabled tools to support analysis, automation, or insight generation
Exposure to tax, finance, or regulatory processes and related data workflows
Experience reviewing work or coaching junior team members
A delivery-focused individual who takes ownership of their work, communicates clearly with clients and colleagues, and is comfortable working with ambiguity. You should be proactive, detail-focused, and interested in using digital and AI tools to support better outcomes for clients and teams.
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