Personal Income Tax Expert

PwC is seeking a passionate Personal Income Tax Expert to join their Tax team in Brussels, Antwerp, or Ghent. The role involves providing expert advice on personal income tax matters, including tax planning and compliance, overseeing individual tax returns, conducting detailed tax analyses, staying updated on regulatory changes, and managing client relationships. The expert will contribute to solving complex tax challenges for clients, focusing on compensation, mobility, and benefits within a multidisciplinary team.

Must Have

• Provide expert advice on personal income tax matters, including tax planning and compliance.
• Oversee the preparation and review of individual tax returns.
• Conduct detailed tax analyses and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Stay informed of the latest changes in Belgian and international income tax legislation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• A bachelor’s degree in applied taxation or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in personal income tax, preferably within a consulting firm, law firm or a large multinational corporation.
• In-depth knowledge of Belgian tax laws and international tax principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven track record of managing client relationships.
• Ability to stay updated with changes in tax legislation.
• Experience working collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

Good to Have

• A professional qualification such as a specialized tax certification.
• Familiarity with tax software and tools used for compliance and reporting.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and share knowledge.
• Accepting Feedback
• Accounting Practices
• Active Listening
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Compensation and Payroll
• Complaint Resolution
• Compliance Awareness
• Conflict Resolution
• Contract Dispute Resolution
• Contract Drafting
• Contractual Agreements
• Contractual Risk Mitigation
• Corporate Litigations
• Creativity
• Embracing Change
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy
• Employee Agreement Drafting
• Employee Relations
• Employee Relations Investigations
• Employee Terminations
• Employment Claims
• Employment Law Counseling

Perks & Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways.
• A flexible rewards plan with access to a wide range of benefits.
• Diversity & inclusion initiatives, including an active employee-led Employee Resource Group (ERG) community.
• A comprehensive mobility budget with a wide range of options (hybrid and electric cars, bike leasing, mobility card or loan reimbursement).
• An extensive health and well-being programme (professional sport coaching, individual sessions, sports communities and mental health resources).
• Team events such as Last Friday Drinks, quarterly themed parties, team-building days and celebrations, as well as time spent on community days and charity activities.
• Broad access to industry expertise through the international PwC network.
• Family friendly work schemes.

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Reward

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Contribute to creating a better tomorrow

The only way we can tackle the challenges of this fast-changing world is with passionate people. Led by our purpose of building trust and solving important problems, we come together to address the biggest issues facing the world in a way that drives positive impact. Are you eager to join a team fueled by open and curious minds, who are passionate about their work and create new solutions for a new day? Then you’re at the right place.

Bring your talent. Learn new skills. Make a positive impact.

Dig deep and unearth the fascinating and constantly changing tax ecosystem under the expert stewardship of our Tax teams, the world’s leading providers of tax services. Make an impact by solving problems in corporate or personal tax, accounting, transfer pricing, trade and so much more - your specialty is always your choice. Our multidisciplinary tax teams work side by side, both in Belgium and across borders, to help clients make the changes they need to be transparent, accountable and sustainable. It’s better for business and better for society.

Are you passionate about Reward, eager to learn and a real team player ready for teaming up with your clients and colleagues to work on a variety of Total Reward projects related to compensation, mobility and benefits? Then continue to read and apply for our position as Reward Expert  and become part of our multidisciplinary team Brussel/Antwerp or Ghent.

Your impact

• Client Advisory: Provide expert advice to clients on a wide range of personal income tax matters including a focus on different reward elements in terms of benefits, including tax planning strategies, compliance, and tax optimization opportunities to enhance their financial outcomes.
• Compliance Management: Oversee the preparation and review of individual tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Belgian tax regulations and international standards.
• Tax Analysis and Reporting: Conduct detailed tax analyses and prepare comprehensive reports to communicate findings and actionable recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders taking into account Belgian and international regulations.
• Regulatory Updates: Stay informed of the latest changes in Belgian and international income tax as well as legislation impacting reward like corporate governance, pay transparency and banking legislation, and proactively update clients and team members on relevant impacts and strategic adjustments.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as their primary point of contact for personal income tax inquiries and fostering long-term trust and cooperation.

About you

• A bachelor’s degree in applied taxation  or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field. A professional qualification such as a specialized tax certification would be advantageous.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in personal income tax, preferably within a consulting firm, law firm or a large multinational corporation. Experience with Belgian tax regulations is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of Belgian tax laws and international tax principles. Familiarity with tax software and tools used for compliance and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to conduct detailed tax analyses and develop tax optimization strategies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey complex tax concepts to clients and internal teams.
• Proven track record of managing client relationships and delivering high-quality advisory services. Ability to understand client needs and provide tailored tax solutions.
• Ability to stay updated with changes in tax legislation and quickly adapt strategies to ensure compliance and optimize client outcomes.
• Experience working collaboratively within a team environment and the ability to mentor junior staff and share knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in tax return preparation and compliance management.

Life at PwC Belgium

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 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 & inclusion: We believe that diversity makes us stronger. It helps us solve important problems and deliver added value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be the best versions of themselves. We organise various D&I initiatives, including an active employee-led Employee Resource Group (ERG) community, comprising 9 diversity groups with over 200 employees aiming to make an impact within and beyond us.
• A sustainable mobility offer: We offer a comprehensive mobility budget with a wide range of options (hybrid and electric cars, bike leasing, mobility card or loan reimbursement).
• Well-being: An extensive health and well-being programme that includes access to professional sport coaching, individual sessions, sports communities and mental health resources. We encourage a healthy lifestyle with regular wellness challenges and various catering options at our cafeteria.
• Team events such as Last Friday Drinks, quarterly themed parties, team-building days and celebrations, as well as time spent on community days and charity activities.
• International 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.

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Let’s build something great together. What are you waiting for?

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Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Compensation and Payroll, Complaint Resolution, Compliance Awareness, Conflict Resolution, Contract Dispute Resolution, Contract Drafting, Contractual Agreements, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Corporate Litigations, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Agreement Drafting, Employee Relations, Employee Relations Investigations, Employee Terminations, Employment Claims, Employment Law Counseling {+ 40 more}

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Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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