SME Accountant and Tax Advisor at PwC in Hasselt, Flanders, Belgium

SME Accountant and Tax Advisor Location: Antwerp Line of Service Tax Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism General Tax Consulting Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary Join PwC Business Services and shape your future At PwC, we believe that passionate people are key to addressing the challenges of our fast-changing world. Our mission is to build trust in society and solve important problems. Join us and be a part of a team that makes a positive local impact. Why PwC Business Services? PwC Business Services focuses on financial services for SMEs (accounting, reporting, consolidation, and acquisitions) and temporary support in the financial departments of companies through accountants and controllers. Our SME department has offices in Antwerp, Brussels, Hasselt, and Ghent. Our Project Resource Solutions colleagues are active throughout Belgium, with their home bases in Antwerp, Brussels, Hasselt, Liège, and Ghent. What does a job within PwC Business Services look like? Project Resource Solutions: As a consultant within our Project Resource Solutions team, you support our clients through temporary assignments in their work environment. You will be assigned to tasks in accounting, financial or business controlling, consolidation, support ERP projects, management reporting tools or interim management. You use the skills you acquired externally or within PwC to address workforce gaps for a few weeks or several months. You are part of the client’s finance team and you are interested in supporting different stakeholders within their company on different finance-related topics. Advise your clients, improve their processes, run operations within their finance department, and assist the client in building or changing their financial processes. SME Accounting and Advice: Whatever the business, small or larger, we have the experience and expertise to offer tailored operational solutions for each stage of the company’s growth, from strategy through execution. You work side by side with our clients on their accounting and tax compliance. You are interested to support them with  the financial challenges they face, wheater it is operational finance, tax compliance or related to reporting, consolidation or transactions (mergers, acquisitions, valuation,...). To enhance our dynamic PwC Business Services team, we are seeking a motivated and experienced SME Accountant and Tax Advisor. Your impact As a SME Accountant and Tax Advisor, you'll make an impact by: Being in charge of managing your own client portfolio and performing their tax and accounting obligations, such as drawing up annual accounts, personal income tax, corporation tax, VAT returns. In addition, you will be required to perform, according to the specific needs of customers, other diverse and varied tasks, such as reporting, budgeting, etc.; Getting the opportunity to work for diverse clients active in a variety of industries. That means that you will constantly evolve by learning new and different skills depending on the client’s needs; Managing your clients autonomously and being responsible for the communication with them. You will get the guidance of a manager and the help, if needed, from your competent and experienced colleagues; Becoming gradually a trusted advisor for your clients. You will constantly have an eye on the possible risks and different opportunities relevant to them; Supervising your team members and taking up quality assurance tasks in order to deliver results in a responsible manner. About you You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting/Tax/Finance; You have at least 2 to 8 years of experience in Accounting/Tax/Finance; The title of ITAA certified accountant/tax advisor is a plus; Your mother tongue is Dutch or French and you express yourself fluently in English; You are familiar with MS Office; any knowledge of other specialised programs is highly appreciated; You are able to work on your own and you have a good sense of responsibility; You are dynamic, flexible and professional. ​ What we offer Our culture and workplace are something we’re proud of. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the benefits you can look forward to: Flexibility: flexible working hours with Work@PwC Reimagined so you can decide your most effective working pattern Infinite learning and growing: broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise Rewards that matter to you: A flexible rewards plan gives you access to a wide range of benefits so you can make the choices that best fit your personal circumstances and lifestyle. Diversity: We believe that diversity makes PwC stronger. It helps us solve problems and deliver added value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can get the best out of themselves. A sustainable mobility offer: we offer a wide range of sustainable mobility options. Wellbeing: An extensive health programme that includes access to an online wellbeing platform, yoga and pilates courses, sports communities and mental resilience workshops. International PwC network: broad access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms. Supporting you in every phase of your life, including family friendly work schemes. ​ Equal Opportunity Employer statement At PwC, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic environment. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all candidates and employees, regardless of race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace drives innovation and strengthens our ability to serve our people, clients and communities. Join us in fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential. Additionally, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws. Take the next step Let’s build something great together. What are you waiting for? Join us at PwC Business Services and embark on a fulfilling career where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported. Apply today to become a part of our forward-thinking team. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Consulting, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Compliance With Accounting Standards, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Economic Forecasting, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Economics, Financial Management, Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Financial Regulation, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statement Preparation, Financial Strategy {+ 11 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Up to 20% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? Yes Job Posting End Date Additional Locations: Hasselt