KPMG Overview

 

KPMG has one of the leading Indirect Tax practices in the UK. The Indirect Tax practice is a fast-growing and dynamic business, currently with 21 partners and approximately 200 professional staff 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 role in question is with the Trade & Customs team.

An amazing opportunity to be part of a new team, defining the vision for first-line independence support within the UK and protecting the reputation of the firm. 

In the UK, the relationships we have withour audited entities are subject to significant and complex independence restrictions. It is critical for the firm to be able to navigate these restrictions accurately and efficiently to continue to build trust with our audited entities and clients. This is an area that goes right to the heart of KPMG’s quality agenda. 

 

In this interesting and challenging environment, we are looking to recruit a Manager, in a permanent role, to work with a team of specialists who will be responsible for providing first-line independence support to UK audit teams, including non-audit service permissibility assessments, clearance reviews for audit targets and Sentinel tree accuracy. The team are expected to provide high-quality advice and support to engagement teams.  

The Technology in M&A team at KPMG is a growing and dynamic team. We deal with all aspects of the technology function, from strategy, cloud, digital, technology spend, etc. We work with both acquirers and vendors on pre- and post-deal technology issues.

• Advise member firms on the implementation of KPMG information risk and security standards / requirements related to Incident Management .
• Recommend and support member firms to enforce defined security policies and global technology standard.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base following global incident trends, security advisories and alerts, information on global standard and best practices.
• Vulnerability management and controls validation: Evaluating and selecting vulnerability assessment and other security assessment capabilities, as well as deploying, operating and maintaining these technologies and adjacent processes

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Overview

 

This exciting role is within our London Region Corporate Tax Advisory & Compliance team, based in our Canary Wharf office. 

 

Our clients include UK headquartered businesses and inbound groups across a range of sectors. 

 

Our work in the tax advisory space includes supporting clients with business and fiscal change. This can include advising on new jurisdiction entry, the development of new business areas, business reorganisations, tax authority enquiries, pre/post transaction reorganisations, refinancing, cash repatriation, interest deductibility and the impact global fiscal change (e.g. BEPS Pillar 2).

 

We work as a hybrid team where we get together in the office or at client sites at least twice a week to collaborate and learn together, with flexibility over how you spend the rest of your time. 

 

The Role

 

• Being one of the main points of contact on a portfolio of clients on day-to-day tax matters and working with Senior Managers and Managers on our larger client accounts
• Supporting on tax advisory projects by providing UK corporation tax input based on experience and researching topics and by working with other areas of tax and our overseas members firms to incorporate their input into our advice
• Ensuring our clients are kept up to date with emerging corporate and wider tax developments impacting their business
• Supporting on the delivery of UK corporation tax compliance services
• Supervising the work of junior members of staff and providing coaching to support their development.
• Assisting our Managers and Senior Managers with client account management, including complying with appropriate quality and risk management procedures and financial management
• Support the leadership with business development opportunities

 

The person

 

• Qualified CTA or ACA / CA or equivalent

• UK corporation tax experience
• Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates, and integrates information
• Communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent, and clear
• Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work
• Takes personal responsibility and accountability for managing own work and juggling competing priorities
• Continuously learns from experiences, seeking out feedback and development opportunities
• Coaches less experienced staff, giving clear directions and constructive feedback
• Works in a cooperative, respectful manner with colleagues, clients, and the wider community
• Builds the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge, and experience