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.

The KPMG EPM capability within our Consulting business specialises in transforming end-to-end planning, forecasting, and consolidation processes through leading technology solutions. We are business integrators who, using our industry-leading methodologies, help clients accelerate their transformations and reduce the time and effort required to accurately predict and report business performance. This is enabled by harnessing advanced analytical techniques, technology, and centres of excellence that all contribute to better, faster decisions.

 

Our SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Practice is a strategic area for growth. We are looking for an experienced SAC professional to join our team to design and deliver solutions that help our clients achieve step changes in performance, productivity, and profitability

2026 VAT Academy – Indirect Tax Assistant

Base Location: Reading 

KPMG’s Indirect 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 VAT 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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Data Engineer with strong expertise in the Microsoft Azure data ecosystem, including Microsoft Fabric, Synapse Analytics, and Delta Lake. This role requires hands-on experience in building and optimising data pipelines and notebooks, transforming large datasets, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and implementing scalable data solutions, collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and helping shape our modern data architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines and notebooks using Synapse Analytics and Microsoft Fabric.
• Build and optimise complex data transformation and ingestion logic to support enterprise-level reporting and analytics.
• Leverage Delta Lake architecture to support both batch and streaming data processes.
• Develop high-quality, reusable code in Python and PySpark, following best practices and ensuring maintainability.
• Create insightful, interactive reports and dashboards using Power BI.
• Use Git and Azure DevOps (ADO) for version control and deployment workflows.
• Continuously improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of data systems.
• Advocate for best practices in data governance, data quality, and documentation.