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Managed Services, Tax Technical - Manager

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.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Builds and develops positive constructive relationships inside and outside KPMG;
• Manages tax technical input on a mix of listed and non-listed multinational groups including involvement in the audit of tax in financial statements;
• Supporting clients with their group/statutory Tax Reporting needs;
• Provide advice to clients on GAAP conversion projects;
• Provide technical input to tax accounting project work;
• Manage the delivery of corporate tax compliance engagements and helping to lead compliance outsourcing contracts;
• Provide advice to clients on the tax and tax accounting implications of new legislation;
• Responding to client requests for ad hoc technical advice;
• Supporting on sales activities by working with more senior members of the team to generate additional work opportunities for both existing clients and targets; supporting proposals and propositions across functions, sectors and accounts;
• Coaching, career management and technical support for other team members;
• Follow KPMG best practice and policy;

Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong working knowledge and experience of corporate tax legislation and its application;
• Knowledge of tax accounting is an advantage but not essential
• Demonstrates curiosity and open mindedness to new ideas approaches and perspectives;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong oral and written communication skills;
• Communicating with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear;
• Awareness of technology and automation to drive efficiency, risk management and value;
• Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work. Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work;

Global Compliance & Transformation (our Team)

At KPMG we have re-imagined careers in Global Compliance & Transformation (GCT). Our clients leverage KPMG’s compliance and transformation expertise and technology to drive better visibility, greater efficiency and improved risk management across their organisation.  Ultimately we prepare groups for the future of digital compliance helping them develop a sustainable, technology- enabled and holistic future state operating model.

We are winning new clients and are rapidly growing our team as a result of these investments and successes. As part of an established KPMG network of expert teams and delivery centres, you will have a fantastic opportunity to experience the global nature of these services. Delivery is underpinned by our innovative KPMG Digital Gateway platform. This is an exciting time to be part of our GCT team at KPMG where reimagining tax is a strategic priority for our UK and Global business.  We have a diverse client base, from mid-market to F

To manage a portfolio of corporate clients within the GMS practice, providing expert technical advice and guidance on global mobility matters, while also contributing to business development activities, team leadership, and operational efficiency...

Private Client & Reward Tax Academy – 2026

Base Location: London, South, North, Midlands, Scotland

KPMG’s Private Client & Rewards Tax Team have a fantastic opportunity for individuals who have previous work experience and are now looking for a new career, with no prior Tax experience required.

We are currently seeking top talent to further enhance the team’s exceptional reputation If you like problem solving, working with people, really understanding how business works and developing strong client relationships, then the KPMG Private Client & Reward Tax Academy is for you!

We are looking to recruit motivated individuals across the UK who are seeking a real challenge to develop and be curious about the world around them.

We recognise that brilliant people with the skills needed to shine in our business have a huge variety of experiences and backgrounds.

The Assessment Day to be held in person on 8th December 2025 in Canary Wharf, London

If you are successful at Assessment, you will join us in undertaking a technical training programme for 10 weeks starting on 2nd March 2026. You will be assigned to a local office, and the training will be delivered partly remotely and partly in person at our Reading office with full support and ongoing on the job training.

To apply all we ask for apply is that you have:

• At least 2 years of UK career experience in a relevant* background highlighting transferable skills
• The permanent right to work in the UK.
• You can start the training on 2nd March 2026

*Relevant = evident transferrable skills in areas such as sales, research, client management, communication, analysis and could include law, teaching, armed forces, finance, or comparable areas.

Why Join KPMG as an Assistant: Private Client, Equity Reward & Valuations?

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who would like to be part of successful and growing teams.

The Family Office, Private Client, Valuations and Equity Reward practice is a fast-growing and dynamic business, currently with 13 partners and approximately 300 professional staff located across the UK.  We work to support our portfolio of clients with a variety of People Taxes issues. 

The team is collaborative, with individuals based nationwide. We embraced hybrid and flexible working long before it became the norm! Our team has a mix of backgrounds and whatever your background we will give you the support, encouragement, and training to thrive at KPMG.

What will you be doing?

Working as a key member of the team to provide Family Office, Private Client, Equity Reward and Valuations advice to a broad range of clients helping them to achieve their commercial objectives. This role involves working on a range of projects.

• Providing high quality tax advisory and tax valuation services across a broad spectrum of clients including private individuals, family offices and corporate clients.
• Maintaining, developing, and managing KPMG’s strong relationships with clients with regular interactions; helping to present reports and analysis and day-to-day management of projects.
• Developing innovative solutions and opportunities for our clients, and being part of initiatives to bring those solutions to market.
• Supporting sales initiatives and cultivating strong client relationships.
• In time, developing more junior members of the team from both a technical and commercial perspective.
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