KPMG’s Cloud Transformation practice is an award-winning team of over 50 consultants that helps clients transform the way CIOs and their teams deliver technology services to their business stakeholders. Our team help the UK’s largest and most complex organisations develop cloud strategies, build the operating models, architectures and capabilities to deliver value from cloud, and operate their cloud or hybrid estates effectively and cost-efficiently.

To support our clients, we use KPMG’s deep industry insights, C-suite relationships, cloud architecture capabilities, alliances and accelerators ranging from our cloud value labs, KPMG Cloud Cost Management models, Cloud controls frameworks and landing zones.  Our 350+ strong engineering teams implement these strategies and solutions – sitting at the heart of major transformations across the UK, helping technology executives convert business strategy into compelling technology outcomes.

Manager, Tech Transformation – Infrastructure, Government & Healthcare (IGH)

Base Location: London plus network of 20 offices nationally

Joining KPMG means joining a talented team of exceptional colleagues who bring innovative thoughts and a natural curiosity to the work they do each day. No one type of person succeeds at KPMG; a diverse business requires diverse personalities, characters, and perspectives. There really is a place for you here.

Why Join KPMG IGH within Tech Strategy & Transformation?

The KPMG Advisory function is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from London we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise. KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies. 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.
 

By encompassing a wide range of disciplines across a breadth of areas such as Customer Experience and Digital, Strategy, Forensic, Risk and Regulatory, People and Talent, and Operational and Financial Transformation, we become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right first time.
 

Corporate Tax Assistant Manager

At KPMG, our values define who we are and the way we do business. As a leading professional services firm, we know that our strength and capability come from our people: their different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. From our inclusive leadership strategy, to our diversity and inclusion targets – we are making bold changes to who we are and what we do. Be part of it.

Overview

This exciting role is within our Corporate Tax Team based in the South region, with a choice of base office in either Bristol or Cardiff. You’ll join a high performing team advising on a broad range of clients from privately owned businesses to some of the region’s largest and most complex organisations.

We are looking for a talented individual at Assistant Manager level to support our continued rapid growth. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic and challenging working environment, supported by a strong and ambitious leadership team.

You will work with a diverse portfolio of clients across UK listed, PE backed, inbound and family owned groups, and take on a variety of projects, including tax structuring, international expansion, operating model redesign, tax compliance and tax accounting.

The role will suit an Assistant Manager wanting to drive their tax career.

Role and Responsibilities: 

Working as a key member of the team to provide corporate tax advice to a broad range of clients helping them to achieve their commercial objectives. 

• Supporting the successful delivery of technically excellent advice including: tax structuring, compliance, governance, refinancing, legal structure optimisation, pre/post transaction reorganisations, tax authority enquiries and providing technical support to the wider corporate tax team.
• Liaising with specialists in other departments and overseas offices to oversee their input into tax advisory projects.
• Coaching and developing more junior members of the team.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and understanding of their business in order to create opportunities to help with the provision of tax and other services
• Supporting the preparation of proposals for new work, including preparing tender documents and presenting at client pitches
• Supporting Directors and Partners in business development activities
• Being a role model for KPMG’s values

Qualifications, Experience and Skills: 

• ACA, CA, CTA, ACCA or equivalent qualified with strong corporate tax and accounting knowledge 
• Ability to develop, coach and mentor staff, as well as manage stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills are required in addition to strong oral and written communication skills
• Well-developed analytical skills and a commercial approach to resolving issues and providing advice
• Pro-active in identifying and progressing business opportunities for the long-term benefit of both KPMG and the client
• Ability to multi-task – to manage a wide range of projects and relationships
• High level of drive and enthusiasm with a positive attitude
• Dedication to continuously develop technical knowledge
• Inquisitive with attention to detail

KPMG's Infrastructure and Government Strategic Advisory Services (SAS) team needs talented individuals who have a passion for built infrastructure. Our team supports government and infrastructure clients with their most complex challenges. We get involved in many fascinating projects. We develop strategies for the implementation of government policy, designing operating models that underpin public services. We structure holistic supplier relationships that create and maintain physical and digital asset systems.

Typically, the advice we provide can be categorised as:

• Policy, regulation, and service model design
• Business operating model design and implementation
• Procurement and commercial strategy

This is an exciting time to join the team. Our work is varied, often high-profile and rewarding. We are working on some fascinating public issues including Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) implications for the public sector and its partners, the future transportation, and how to deliver some of the largest and most complex infrastructure programmes in the UK. 

To manage a portfolio of key corporate clients within the GMS practice, providing expert technical advice and strategic guidance on complex global mobility issues, while contributing to business development activities, leading a team and operational excellence...