M&A Senior Associate – Transaction Tax

About the role

PwC's M&A Tax team in Auckland supports clients through the tax aspects of acquisitions, disposals, restructures, capital transactions and other strategic investments. As a Senior Associate you will help clients understand and manage tax risks, assess transaction structures and navigate the tax implications of major business decisions. The role sits within the management level and involves working with experienced transaction tax specialists.

Key responsibilities

• Support buy-side, sell-side and vendor tax due diligence engagements across a range of industries and transaction types
• Review target businesses' historical tax positions and identify material risks, exposures and opportunities
• Analyse acquisition, holding, financing and disposal structures, including cross-border considerations
• Review tax provisions in transaction documents and link due diligence findings to appropriate protections
• Prepare client-ready technical analysis, due diligence reports, presentations and recommendations
• Manage allocated workstreams across multiple engagements, coordinate information requests and meet tight deadlines
• Work with clients, PwC Deals teams, lawyers, corporate advisers and specialists in corporate tax, international tax, transfer pricing, GST and employment tax
• Support and coach junior colleagues and contribute to proposals, knowledge sharing and process improvements

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, taxation, law, finance, commerce, economics or a related discipline
• Experience in corporate tax, transaction tax, M&A tax, international tax or a closely related area
• Advantageous: experience with acquisitions, disposals, restructures, transaction documentation, cross-border matters or multidisciplinary teams
• Advantageous: progress towards a professional qualification such as CA, CPA or a legal qualification

Required skills

• Strong research, technical analysis and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication, attention to detail and confidence with clients and senior team members
• Organisation and time management, able to handle competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Commercial mindset, professional judgement and collaborative approach

What we offer

• Discretionary bonus opportunities, referral bonuses and retail discounts
• Global network, leadership development, AI tools and training, and formal learning pathways
• $250 annual wellbeing allowance, life and income protection, and group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)
• Flexible working, coaching culture, and two paid recognition days plus the option to buy up to two extra weeks of annual leave
• Paid parental leave, inclusive networks and paid volunteering leave

The role requires an independence review process and is open to candidates eligible for a work visa. Applications are made directly through the PwC careers site; early applications are encouraged.