SME Advisory Senior Associate

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 reinforce our teams, we are looking for an SME Advisory Senior Associate in our offices in Antwerp.  

Your impact 

As an SME Advisory Senior Associate, you'll familiarize yourself with the business of your clients and make an impact by: 

• Enhancing and updating our clients' finance processes and reporting systems, transforming data into strategic insights. 

• Utilizing a data-driven approach to analyze large datasets effectively. 

• Supporting clients in financial analysis and various ad hoc financial projects. 

• Providing specialized expertise to clients' finance teams during investment rounds, M&A activities, and periods of rapid growth. 

• Gaining diverse experiences across finance roles to build strong business acumen. 

• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality work and pursue continuous improvement. 

• Evolving into a trusted advisor for clients, always vigilant of potential risks and opportunities. 

About you 

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or Finance. 

• You are proficient with IT tools and have initial experience with PowerBI; expertise in Excel is essential. Familiarity with reporting tools such as Brightanalytics and Emasphere is advantageous. 

• You are a critical thinker with strong analytical skills. 

• You have initial experience with accounting and ERP systems for SMEs (e.g., Dynamics, ODOO, Exact Online). 

• You possess 3 to 5 years of experience in Accounting, Tax, or Finance. 

• You are a native speaker of Dutch and communicate fluently in English. 

• You can work independently and have a strong sense of responsibility. 

• You are dynamic, flexible, and maintain a professional demeanor. 

• Holding the title of ITAA certified accountant/tax advisor is a plus. 

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:

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Consulting, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Compliance With Accounting Standards, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Digital Tooling, Economic Forecasting, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Economics, Financial Management, Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Financial Regulation, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk Management {+ 14 more}

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Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

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