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.

Tax Assistant Manager - Banking

KPMG’s FS Corporate Tax team has an immediate need for an Assistant Manager to support delivery of a range of engagements across corporate tax advisory, tax advisory, and tax audit assist. The KPMG FS Corporate Tax Team has a strong market reputation working with leading Global and UK bank and insurers on a range of tax services.   

The team will invest in the right candidate to enable quick upskilling on industry tax technical and commercial matters.  There is a strong pipeline of project and advisory work. 

What will you be doing?

Delivery of a range of engagements across tax advisory including M&A, tax advice including Pillar 2, tax audit, and compliance 

What will you need to do it?

• Corporate tax background, ideally some experience in tax audit 
• Currently operating at assistant manager grade  
• Willingness to learn  
• Possession of sound judgement, including the ability to identify and evaluate risk issues, and knowing when to involve others;<

Equity Reward 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’re making bold changes to who we are and what we do. Be part of it.

We are looking for talented and driven Equity Reward specialists to work in our team and who are excited by the opportunity to be a key part of an exciting growth journey.   Clients will range from working with a diverse range of privately owned business (ranging from owner-managed to private equity), as well as listed businesses.  The successful applicant will want to be involved in business development activities, including client proposals, internal and external presentations and writing material on technical and other matters. Personality fit is all – we want people who will enjoy and are not afraid by the journey. In turn, we can offer unparalleled opportunity to learn and grow.

KPMG Overview 

KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax, Legal, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity and insight to our clients’ most critical challenges. With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, for our people and for the communities we work in. 

Job Description  

KPMG Law is a fast-growing part of KPMG. We are now seeking to recruit a Manager (Solicitor) to support the growth of the Commercial and Technology part of our Commercial, Technology and Data team. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a team which works across KPMG providing our clients with commercial and regulatory-driven solutions. 

Why you might want to join KPMG Law 

• You can see the advantages of legal advice being provided alongside a multidisciplinary team. 

• You are excited about the role of technology in the delivery of legal services.  

• You have an interest in the business of law.  

• You are ambitious and perceive the wealth of opportunities presented by an established legal practice in a leading global professional services firm. 

• You want the opportunity to develop client relationships and KPMG Law's capabilities. 

Assistant Manager – Alternatives Funds, Tax, Hedge Fund focus

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 is for a role focussed on Hedge Fund tax and would be well suited to a driven and motivated candidate with experience in the Hedge Fund or Alternative Investment Funds sector, or someone with a keen interest in developing this as a specialism. We are also hiring for other roles across the Alternatives tax team – see separate postings.

Key responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing tax advice on a wide range of UK and international tax matters relevant to the Hedge Fund sector, including UK corporation tax and partnership tax matters. This will require undertaking detailed technical research of legislation, case law and HMRC manuals. If you don’t have a background in Hedge Funds or Alternative Investment Funds, we will support you in learning about the sector and applying your existing UK corporation tax and partnership tax knowledge.
• Reviewing corporation tax and partnership tax returns that have been prepared by team members, identifying any errors or changes, and getting them ready for final review and sign-out.
• Attending client meetings and calls, including playing an active role in the discussion of tax technical topics.
• Interacting with HMRC, including by telephone and letter.
• Build long-term trusted client relationships with the clients that you are aligned to. This will include understanding the client’s business and pro-actively think about their needs, in order to identify other KPMG services that they may benefit from.
• 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.
• Supporting the team with business development initiatives, which may include researching potential clients, preparing flyers or other marketing material, and preparing for seminars and in-person events.

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 Hedge 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 Manager grade and beyond, as your experience and knowledge develops.
• Track record of delivering high-quality corporate tax advisory and compliance services to clients. Experience in the Hedge Fund or Alternative Investment Funds sector is preferred, but this is not essential.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines by planning ahead and prioritising, 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