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. 

People Consulting Overview: 
People Consulting is an integral part of KPMG’s Management Consultancy practice and a growing part of our business.  This team help to transform the performance of organisations by changing the way people are led, managed and developed.  We do this by focusing on two key areas – delivering the people agenda on large scale, complex, change programmes and transforming the HR function by technology.  
 

We help financial services organisations – Banks, Insurance companies, FMIs, Wealth and Asset managers, and Fintechs – to change and adapt to the environment in which they operate.  Changes may be driven by decisions to digitise, to streamline, to pivot, to respond to new regulation or to harness the benefits of analytics or new technology.   Or they may be driven by acquisition or disposal.  Whatever the reason, our clients are continually re-designing parts of the organisation, and that’s where we come in.  

We are looking for experienced consultants who can lead Organisation Design workstreams on complex, business critical programmes.  You will be expected to

• Scope, price and design our approach for a particular client (with support from a Partner or Director), and then to lead delivery of this work
• Lead/support business development and grow revenues from the existing work portfolio
• Use leading practice problem-solving methodologies to address client issues and structure projects
• Work and collaborate with colleagues from other service lines such as technology, finance, customer or analytics  

Indirect Tax Manager

Base Location: London plus network of 20 offices nationally: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/#LeBlender.OfficeLocations

Why Join KPMG as an Indirect Tax Manager based in the London

KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax, 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.

KPMG has one of the leading Indirect Tax practices in the UK. We work as a national practice providing advice and support in all aspects of Indirect Tax (VAT, Customs Duty, Green taxes) to a broad range of business sectors including large multi-nationals, household name retailers and public sector organisations.

The Indirect Tax practice is a fast-growing and dynamic business, currently with 21 partners and approximately 200 professional staff located across the UK. We work to support our portfolio of clients with a variety of Indirect tax issues. Within the team we have specialists in sectors such as Retail, Supply Chain, International Trade, alongside our Public Sector specialisms. We work closely with our colleagues in Trade & Customs, Corporate and Employment tax to deliver value to KPMG’s clients. The role in question is with the Indirect tax team.

What will you be doing?

• Providing high quality Indirect Tax advisory services on a broad range of indirect tax issues (VAT) to a range of corporate clients;
• Maintaining, developing and managing KPMG’s strong relationships with clients;
• Developing innovative solutions and opportunities for our clients;
• Assisting in the implementation of business development initiatives;
• Providing sales support, developing, building and maintaining key B2B and B2C client relationships
• Developing more junior members of the team from both a technical and commercial perspective;
• Working closely with senior managers, directors and partners who will provide you with the support and opportunities to assist you in realising your full potential.

What will you need to do it?

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who would like to be part of a successful and growing team. You should be someone who:

• Takes personal responsibility and accountability for their work;
• Is driven and committed;
• Is ambitious and motivated to grow personally;
• Seeks out feedback and development opportunities; Identifies and pursues business opportunities;
• Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work
• Continuously learns from experiences. Seeks out feedback and development opportunities
• Gives clear directions, positive and constructive feedback. Coaches less experienced staff
• Works in a cooperative, respectful manner with colleagues, clients and the wider community
• Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates informati

Our vision is to be the Clear Choice for our clients and the most trusted Firm. This is underpinned by the choice of clients we accept and work with. KPMG undertakes client risk assessments (CRA), including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Know Your Client (KYC) as part its process for accepting clients.  

The Client Assessment Team forms a key part of this process and sits within Q&RM (part of KBS), which is led by the Chief Risk Officer.  This team will also have a reporting line into the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).  KPMG’s Q&RM function is responsible for monitoring the firm’s and its individuals’ compliance with the firm’s professional risk management and quality control policies, procedures and guidance.  
The Client Assessment Team has both onshore and offshore delivery components and undertakes thorough client risk assessments (CRA) to help KPMG to appropriately identify, document and assess financial, reputational, money laundering and regulatory risks associated with its clients.  The CRA will include completion of AML KYC in line with the Money Laundering (Transfer of the Payer) Regulations 2017 and associated industry guidance.