The KPMG UK Fintech team is a significant and growing business looking after more than 140 clients. The Fintech team incorporates KPMG’s digital assets business where the firm supports a growing number of UK and International crypto businesses.  Indirect tax is a significant proportion of this Fintech business, and we are looking for an experienced VAT Senior Manager to work alongside the VAT partner who not only leads the Fintech VAT practice, but also leads the wider KPMG Fintech team across the UK.  

KPMG Corporate Finance

KPMG's Corporate Finance practice has an industry-leading reputation for delivering forward thinking and objective advice for our UK and global client base, as well as an envied track record in closing successful deals. Together, our firm's Corporate Financiers have advised on or arranged critical and sensitive equity and debt transactions for some of the world's largest corporations, financial institutions and governments. KPMG is the leading mid-market M&A adviser in the UK, Europe and globally. Revenue growth means we are in the market for recruiting top talent, who are keen to contribute to the ongoing success of the business.

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.

KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions

At KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions, we implement best-in-class solutions across the Microsoft technology stack. Our expertise spans the Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure platforms, enabling us to provide clients with connected, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful business value.

The Role:
The Copilot Technical Architect plays a critical role in the design, development, and delivery of Microsoft Copilot solutions across industries. This position combines deep technical knowledge with client-facing experience, and is responsible for owning key solution areas, guiding implementation teams, and supporting pre-sales and go-to-market initiatives. The Technical Architect works closely with the Copilot Data Lead, Solution Consultants, and Business Development Managers to ensure client success and internal enablement.

Title: Strategy & Performance Transformation, Industrial Markets and Defence - Assistant Manager

Location: London

The Opportunity

KPMG’s Strategy & Performance Transformation practice is looking for exceptional candidates for an Assistant Manager role, with experience in Industrial Markets and Defence (IM&D) across one or more of our core propositions: Enterprise-wide Transformation, Growth Strategy, Cost and Operational Strategy, and Commercial and Operational Due Diligence.

The Strategy & Performance Transformation team is part of KPMG’s rapidly expanding Strategy Group, which delivers value for clients by challenging conventional thinking, bringing deep industry and functional insights and executing with investor-grade rigour. We are a diverse team of over 150 practitioners, working collaboratively with and orchestrating KPMG’s broad set of capabilities within our Advisory practice.

Our Strategy & Performance Transformation team works closely with c-suite and senior executives to identify and execute transformation opportunities that add and protect value for shareholders, employees and society. As the world continues to face unprecedented levels of change, we have experienced significant market demand for our core services. We are now accelerating our mission to create value, by turning ambitions into reality, through executing sustainable, fair and profitable business strategies, at pace.
 

Responsibilities

To be an effective Assistant Manager within our Strategy & Performance Transformation applicants will be expected to:

• Liaise effectively with clients while working on engagements and act as an 'ambassador' for KPMG
• Design and run small projects and / or large, complex workstreams with limited oversight
• Product client-ready deliverables that exceed expectations and require limited review
• Develop solutions to complex problems and challenge the thinking of more senior colleagues and clients
• Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge management activities
• Construct detailed financial / business models performing complex scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Ensure the firm's risk management frameworks are adhered to
• Be a strong effective team player
• Provide timely feedback and coaching to other team members
• Support practice development activities to ensure successful delivery of initiatives

The Person

Skills and Experience

Successful applicants will demonstrate the following:

• Experience working in a leading strategy house, Big 4 firm, public sector organisation or strategy / development team in industry
• Strong foundational understanding of the value drivers within IM&D
• Experience of leading project workstreams and take responsibility for small teams
• Prior involvement in business development activity and ability to contribute to thought leadership and knowledge management initiatives
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members and broader (internal and external) stakeholders 

Technical Skills

• Evidence of strong problem-solving & analytical capabilities
• Structured thinking skills combined with creativity
• Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed
• Ability to gather, review and assess large volumes of technical data and distil the key strategic insights
• Strong num