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Deloitte has a longstanding reputation of expertise in the field of international pensions advisory and tax consulting.

The Pensions Tax practice is an integral, rapidly growing part of this with an impressive reputation in the market and a broad client base that includes major international banks, FTSE 100 and private companies, pension trustees and high net worth individuals. We are offering a unique opportunity to work in this stimulating tax specialist environment as part of an exceptional and supportive team advising this prestigious client portfolio.

This innovative and dynamic team has experienced year-on-year growth and has significant potential and aspirations for future growth. This means that there is ample room for career development and progression and we will provide you with the tools to reach your full potential, with no barriers.

We are looking for consultants to join our team and support our work in advising clients on a broad range of pensions tax issues (including income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax and withholding taxes), providing ‘best practice' advice, governance support and risk management advice.

Connect to your career at Deloitte

Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, that covers audit, risk advisory, and consulting services across tax, legal, business, technology and corporate finance, we help our clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.

What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.

Connect to your opportunity

This role is diverse, providing you with experience of advising a broad range of clients on highly specialist, Pension Tax and operational matters. You would be an integral member of the client teams, encouraged from an early stage to create your own client relationships and develop more junior team members, with the full support of the senior team, focused on your development and progression within the team.

In this team, your role in the group would encompass some or all of the following:

• Providing bespoke pensions tax technical advice to corporate clients, pension trustees and very senior executive individuals on the following matters:Funding of pension savingsPost funding transactionsLonger term inheritance tax planningExtraction of retirement benefits on retirement or death
• Assisting large global clients in understanding the complex tax, risk and governance implications associated with their international pension plans.
• Assisting large global clients in coordinating large scale reviews to ensure their pension plans are operated in a compliant and efficient manner.
• Advising senior executives on the pension tax aspects of their retirement planning, taking account of their specific retirement location and their historic working patterns.
• Designing, building and implementing global pension plans for employers with multi-jurisdictional workforces, assisting with all aspects of tax, structuring and communications.
• Working with Deloitte offices globally to support local retirement and long term savings plan requirements in emerging markets such as the Middle East.
• Managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

Someone who has an ability to deal effectively and establish rapport with people at all levels. You'll bring out the best in others and be a brilliant listener. You'll grow our business without compromising standards, integrity or culture.

Essential:

• ATT, ACA or CTA or equivalent qualification is preferable but not essential;
• Interest in Pensions taxation;
• Strong technical ability surrounding the legislation and case law;
• Highly numerate with keen attention to detail;
• Willingness to learn and deal with new ideas and technical areas;
• Ability to build strong relationships;
• Business acumen and commercial awareness;
• Ability to communicate complex ideas, and in particular with other professional advisers such as pension scheme trustees;
• Ability to produce high quality, client facing, technically accurate and well-written work.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload and meet deadlines;
• Ability to take ownership and use initiative to resolve problems.

Desirable:

• Some experience of dealing with Pension trustees is desirable;
• Experience on Pensions Tax projects.

Connect to your business - Tax

Innovation and tax consultancy may not seem to go together, but that's exactly what you'll find at Deloitte. We're constantly seeking the new and working together to push the limits of what's possible. Discover a new kind of tax career that you can make your own.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

Connect with your colleagues

"You never have to do it all on your own here. It's great to know that we're all in it together; we're much stronger that way and it's healthier for everyone too."

-Anita, Tax Consulting

"The beauty of Deloitte is that we're so big and diverse you can easily surround yourself with people who complement your style to create highly effective teams together."

-Chris, Tax Consulting

Our hybrid working policy

You'll be based in London with hybrid working. Our hybrid model enables our people to collaborate, connect and innovate in both a virtual and physical capacity. As well as remote working, you'll attend your local office, virtual collaboration spaces and client sites, depending on the requirements of the role.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Connect to your return to work opportunity

Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?

For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers

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