The role will be working in the UK Cyber Security practice within our Technology and Data service line in Advisory. Our clients are increasingly under cyber-attack and regulatory scrutiny to demonstrate effective management of cyber risk. Our specialists provide independent, jargon free advice and advanced technical capabilities to help our clients proactively manage cyber and technology risks to drive value from their business information assets whilst protecting business.

As one of the UK’s leading audit and advisory firms, KPMG offers a lively, complex and fast-paced environment.

This Grade C leadership role provides high-level operational leadership within the Payroll Department, working as part of KPMG Group Corporate Services and playing a key role in ensuring the payroll service is accurate, compliant, resilient and trusted by the firm.

The role is responsible for leading key aspects of the monthly payroll cycle, providing direction and support to colleagues, and taking ownership of performance, service quality and continuous improvement across assigned areas. KPMG payroll pays almost 16,000 people each month, and the Payroll Manager plays a critical leadership role in ensuring colleagues are paid accurately, on time and in line with relevant legislation, policy and controls.

As part of the Finance team, the Payroll Department is responsible for the regular monthly payment of over 16,000 UK employees. The Payroll Manager is expected to lead with confidence, judgement and accountability, working closely with a 16-person payroll team and stakeholders across KPMG’s UK offices to deliver a high-quality payroll service.

A key focus for KPMG’s GCT team is to help multinational groups and financial services clients manage their global tax compliance, reporting and statutory accounting obligations, through outsourcing, co-sourcing, transformation and technology. More information about our team is at the end of this job description.

The Tax Technical team is a critical enabler to all tax activities within GCT and provides expertise into KPMG’s complex tax audits.  Audit quality is of paramount importance and to do this efficiently, we maintain a dedicated and enthusiastic team of tax specialists.  We are also the engine room of the tax reporting, compliance, governance and low-level advisory work undertaken by the wider GCT team – servicing large domestic compliance clients as well as our Global Compliance clients.

You will get to work on exciting and intellectually stimulating projects and with clients of all sizes, from a variety of different sectors. You will have access to leading technology to help your clients navigate rapidly evolving times. Learn for a lifetime and be recognised for the impact you make as you further your career, alongside some of the brightest minds in Tax & Law. Celebrate diverse perspectives in a team where everyone is encouraged to come as they are and pursue initiatives that support the communities we serve.

This exciting role is within our Corporate Tax Advisory & Compliance (CTAC) team, based in our Edinburgh or Glasgow offices.

We’re looking for a Corporate Tax Senior Manager who is ready to lead client relationships, deliver impactful projects, be a hands-on leader within the team, and help drive innovation in a growing practice.