Tax Assistant Manager

KPMG

Job Description

Tax Assistant Manager – Corporate Tax Advisory & Compliance

Base Location: Nottingham plus network of 20 offices nationally:

www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/#LeBlender.OfficeLocations

The KPMG Corporate Tax Advisory & Compliance team is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from Nottingham we do work which matters, serving the region with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

We are a network of specialists with a proven track record in Corporate Tax who can offer a forward-thinking working environment with a supportive structure and management team. We collaborate with organisations of all shapes and sizes across a broad range of tax solutions.

Why Join KPMG as a Tax Assistant Manager – Corporate Tax Advisory & Compliance

This exciting role is within our East Midlands Corporate Tax Advisory & Compliance team, based in our Nottingham office.

Our focused growth objectives are underpinned by a relentless focus on developing KPMG’s Corporate Tax business within the Private Enterprise market and our East Midlands team plays a key role in achieving those growth objectives. The department is a rapidly expanding part of our broader Tax practice with a diverse client base primarily focusing on PE-backed, owner managed and family businesses but also exposure to including UK listed and multinational groups.

Working in our successful East Midlands Tax department will not only give you the opportunity to develop longstanding relationships with your clients but also provide access to a broad range of interesting and challenging projects (including M&A, refinancing and restructurings) that will enhance both your technical and practical experience.

Whilst this is primarily a corporate tax role, the nature of our OMB and PE backed client base necessitates the development of a broader understanding of entrepreneurial tax issues which means the role brings with it a lot of breadth and opportunity for personal growth. You will also enjoy scope to develop your internal networks, for example in working alongside our dedicated tax specialists (including transfer pricing, VAT, employment, and stamp taxes) as well as our central compliance service team in facilitating the delivery of the annual tax cycle.

What will you be doing?

• Working as a key member of the team to provide UK Tax Advisory services to support our clients in achieving their commercial objectives.
• Being the principal point of contact with smaller clients on day-to-day tax matters and working with support from the Senior Management group with respect to larger clients with additional complexities.
• Involvement on tax advisory and planning work including due diligence, refinancing, corporate reorganisations, and tax structuring advice
• Ensuring that clients are kept up to date with emerging corporate and wider tax developments impacting their business
• Working with tax specialists (and occasionally overseas offices) to provide a co-ordinated service and to deliver expertise to our clients.
• Responding appropriately to requests from clients for other KPMG services. Developing and maintaining relationships with clients to create opportunities to help with the provision of tax and other services.
• Managing the tax compliance cycle (delivered by our dedicated central tax service team)
• Supervising the work of junior members of staff, coaching, and developing junior staff
• Ensuring fees are raised regularly, identifying situations where overruns can be billed and assisting Managers/Senior Managers in billing for advisory work
• Support the leadership with business development and proposal opportunities
• Ensuring all risk procedures are adhered to.
• Being a role model for KPMG’s values
  
  

What will you need to do it?

• CTA / CA / ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent qualification).
• Previous Corporate Tax experience with a commitment to development of technical knowledge
• Strong interpersonal skills in addition to strong oral and written communication skills
• Communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent, and clear
• High level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Ability to multi-task – to manage a wide range of projects and relationships
• Takes personal responsibility and accountability for their work.
• Identifies and pursues business opportunities.
• Continuously learns from experiences and seeks out feedback and development opportunities.
• Gives clear directions, positive and constructive feedback.
• Coaches less experienced staff
• Works in a cooperative, respectful manner with colleagues, clients, and the wider community.
• Analyses problems, identifies issues, investigates, evaluates, and integrates information.
• Builds the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge, and experience
• Monitors and upholds high quality of service and products to clients
  
  

Skills We’d Love To See/Amazing Extras

• BEPS Pillar 2
  
  

To discuss this or wider Tax roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Our Locations:

We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core hubs for the East Midlands are:

• Nottingham
• Birmingham
  
  

This position will be based in Nottingham

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.