Valuations Assistant Manager

Base Location: London plus network of 20 offices nationally:

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 Valuations 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 an Valuations Assistant Manager

At KPMG, you'll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team that plays a critical role in delivering high-impact valuation projects for a diverse range of clients. As an Assistant Manager, you'll gain hands-on experience with complex valuation techniques, work closely with senior leaders, and have access to cutting-edge tools and resources. You'll be encouraged to think creatively, build strong client relationships, and develop your technical and leadership skills in a supportive environment that values continuous learning and professional growth.

What will you be doing?

• Builds and develops positive constructive relationships inside and outside KPMG
• Assesses problems from multiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered when making decisions
• Proactively drives forward new and creative ideas which benefit the client
• Supports the delivery of valuation projects within budget and timeframe under the assistance of a Manager or Senior Manager
• Provides an analysis of the particular company / business being valued using business analysis techniques
• Drafts comprehensive valuation reports with the assistance of a Manager or Senior Manager
• Liaises with both the internal and external client to ensure that the two way flow of informa

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Introduction 

The KPMG Alternatives team provides high-quality and impactful tax advisory and compliance services to the Alternative Investment Fund sector. This includes private equity, hedge funds, credit funds and real estate funds.

Due to our ongoing growth, we have a number of job openings for exceptional candidates. This posting would be well suited to a driven and motivated candidate with experience in Alternative Investment Funds sector, or someone with a keen interest in developing this as a specialism. We would also like to hear from candidates who have experience of working in a tax team within an Alternative Investment fund.

Key responsibilities
As a Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the delivery of tax advice on a wide range of UK and international tax matters relevant to Alternative Investment funds, including UK corporation tax and partnership tax matters. This will include reviewing work prepared by team members and undertaking detailed technical research of legislation, case law and HMRC manuals.
• Owning the corporation tax and partnership tax process from end-to-end, including reviewing drafts that have been prepared by team members.
• Managing, coaching and supporting other members of the team, on both technical and people matters.
• Running client meetings and calls.
• Interacting with HMRC, including by telephone and letter.
• Maintain a portfolio of clients with whom you will build long-term trusted client relationships. Take responsibility for ensuring that their tax advisory and tax compliance needs are met, including pro-actively bringing relevant tax developments to their attention.
• Working collaboratively with other members of the Alternatives team in the UK, as well as with other KPMG offices globally. Adapting your style and approach when needed in order to achieve the best possible outcome.
• Driving business development initiatives for the team.

Relevant skills and experience for this role

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate all of the following attributes:

• Qualified as a Chartered Accountant (CA or ACA), Chartered Tax Advisor or solicitor (or international equivalent).
• Career drive to develop a specialism in Alternative Investment Fund taxation and to be part of a fast-growing, high-performing Alternatives tax team. Positive approach to personal development and motivation for progression to Senior Manager grade and beyond, as your experience and knowledge develops.
• Track record of managing the delivery of high-quality tax advisory and compliance services to clients. Experience in the Alternative Investment Funds sector is preferred, but this is not essential.
• Ability to take day to day leadership of delivery team, including supporting them with managing competing deadlines and communicating effectively with colleagues and clients, including when under pressure.
• Strong level of UK corporation tax knowledge and the ability to communicate complex rules and ideas in a simple way, both verbally and in writing.
• Delivers written work to a consistently high standard, with a strong attention to detail.

Why choose KPMG?
At KPMG you can be a part of something big and are welcome to come as you are. Through the talent of our 16,000 people in the UK, we make a meaningful and positive difference for clients, people and the communities we serve. We’ve been doing this for more than 150 years.

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