The KPMG financial services tax team is a fast-growing part of the KPMG tax practice. We are looking for

excellent candidates who are seeking a dynamic and challenging working environment within a strong

supportive leadership team.  

As a result of growth in our business, we have a number of roles across our Financial Services Operational Taxes

team, which has a diverse client base spanning the FS sector - providing services to banks, custodians, brokers,

asset managers, alternative investors, wealth and hedge asset managers and global institutional investors such

as pension funds and sovereign wealth funds.  

For the right candidates, there are huge opportunities to be part of an expanding business and to progress

quickly as the team grows. The work is interesting and diverse, getting involved with cutting edge developments

and working with some of the best-known FS firms as well as mid-size and new market entrants and supporting

their business as they rapidly grow.

The team is diverse and collaborative, with individuals based across London, Manchester, Bristol and Edinburgh,

we embraced hybrid and flexible working long before it became the norm! Our team has a mix of backgrounds,

people who have spent their entire career in professional services, or those with tax, legal, accounting and

regulatory backgrounds as well as a number of people who have joined from industry and bring real practical

experience to the way we can help clients. Whatever your background we will give you the support,

encouragement and training to thrive at KPMG.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work across our FS and Asset Management tax teams or to

specialise in operational taxes.

We would be really happy to have an informal chat with you to discuss opportunities in more detail.

 
The Responsibilities: The role involves a mixture of both compliance and advisory responsibilities, with specific duties including:

• Developing and maintaining a high level of technical knowledge across operational taxes and related

areas.

• Supporting the management of client relationships and projects and becoming a focal point of contact

for clients within operational taxes.

• Understanding our client's business and working with teams across KPMG to identify areas for the

provision of operational tax and other services.

• Developing and advising on cutting edge client propositions.
• Being involved in business development and proposal activity.
• Collaborating with KPMG teams across the UK and globally to provide the highest quality operational

tax support to our clients.

• Participating in the development of new client propositions, which will include working with technology

teams to develop new solutions, taking these to market and building the delivery model to ensure

the highest quality services are provided.

• Being an advocate for KPMG and the operational taxes team and helping us grow the business

through the delivery of relevant and high-quality services to our clients.

The Person:  

The successful candidates are likely to have some or all of the following skills:

• Evidence of deep technical ability relating to tax or financial services – e.g., this might be a

qualification in tax, audit, finance, law, regulation or significant practical experience gained in an

industry role.

• Practical experience of dealing with operational taxes within a Financial Services context –

candidates with industry or professional services

Technical Talent Acquisition Consultant (12-month FTC)

Base Location: Watford  

The KPMG Business Services function is a cornerstone of our UK business. Operating from 20 UK locations and sitting with KPMG Central Services we do work that matters.

Within Central Services we are part of a community of experts across a wide range of critical activities who help grow, run, and protect KPMG in the UK.

From HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Business Support, through to Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Sales and Marketing, our approach is focused on driving the improved performance of the firm, which we support with diligence and expertise.

Why Join KPMG as a Talent Acquisition Consultant

KPMG are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Consultant (TAC) to join our in-house talent acquisition team. This is a challenging and fast paced role where you will be required to deliver a high-quality talent acquisition service to a diverse range of senior stakeholders who operate across our Microsoft Business Services (MBS) service line.  

Responsible for delivering external Consultant, Manager and Senior Manager recruitment activity to our business, you will use your existing recruitment expertise to advise stakeholders on the best approach to handling their hiring needs whilst ensuring that an excellent candidate experience is provided. 

With the aim of directly sourcing most hires, you will utilise various direct sourcing approaches to engage and attract diverse talent to KPMG. Acting as a brand ambassador, you will ensure that KPMG continues to attract great talent and remains an employer of choice. 

Working with the wider talent acquisition team you will continually seek to improve processes and identify where different tools and technology (such as Gen AI) can be deployed to enhance the hiring experience.  

This is a great opportunity for a passionate TAC to join a forward-thinking talent acquisition team within a role that combines recruitment delivery and project responsibilities. 

What will you be doing? 

• The end-to-end recruitment activity of Consultant, Manager and Senior Manager positions and internal vacancies.  

• Conducting role briefings with hiring managers, identifying and approaching passive candidates using LinkedIn and other relevant tools, screening and shortlisting applicants, negotiating offers and issuing contracts. 

• Utilising our applicant tracking system and Mi to effectively manage candidates through the recruitment process. 

• Managing stakeholder expectations and at times holding challenging conversations, to deliver a positive recruitment experience to all parties.   

• Ensuring that all talent acquisition processes and policies are adhered, in order to meet all internal and external audit requirements.  

• Adopting a proactive approach to filling vacancies directly through the building and utilisation of talent pools and the utilisation of LinkedIn/other sourcing tools to approach passive candidates. 

• Utilising employer brand digital assets to pro-actively promote and advertise vacancies. 

• Liaising with internal interview scheduling and on-boarding teams. 

• Effectively building relationships with third party suppliers such as recruitment agencies. 

• Collaborating with talent acquisition colleagues and other teams on projects. 

What will you need to do it? 

• Experience of full life cycle/360 permanent recruitment, ideally with a technical background.

• Experience of utilising various candidate sourcing tools (i.e., job boards, LinkedIn) to talent pool and directly fill vacancies.  

• In-depth understanding of candidate attraction through digital marketing and social media campaigns.  

• Excellent communication skills – fluent English language skills both written and verbal with the ability to effectively advise and challenge senior stakeholders on recruitment strategy. 

• Confident user of MS Excel to analyse and interpret recruitment MI. 

• A proactive approach to recruitment – able to respond to stakeholder and candidate queries in a prompt and timely manner with the ability to spot issues before they arise. 

• Excellent organisational skills – able to manage detailed administrative activities to a high standard to comply with firms internal and external audit requirements.  

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills which will allow you to build long standing relationships and effectively prioritise requests.  

• A passion for delivering a high-quality customer service to stakeholders and candidates. 

To discuss this or wider Central Services roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Find out more:

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Job Title/Req Number: EPM Assistant Manager (Workday Adaptive)(106551)

Base Location: London plus network of 20 offices nationally: www.kpmg88careers.co.uk/experienced-professional/#LeBlender.OfficeLocations

This exciting role is within our Corporate Tax Team based in the Manchester office. As part of a high performing team you will work with a diverse portfolio of large clients across UK listed, PE-backed, inbound and family-owned groups, and take on a variety of projects including BEPS Pillar 2, tax structuring and international expansion.

We are looking for a talented and technically-orientated Senior Manager level to support our rapid growth in international tax provision. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic and challenging working environment, supported by a strong and ambitious leadership team.

The role will suit either a Senior Manager wanting to drive their tax career forward or an ambitious Manager wanting to take the next step.

Manager, Tech Transformation – Infrastructure, Government & Healthcare (IGH)

Base Location: London plus network of 20 offices nationally

Joining KPMG means joining a talented team of exceptional colleagues who bring innovative thoughts and a natural curiosity to the work they do each day. No one type of person succeeds at KPMG; a diverse business requires diverse personalities, characters, and perspectives. There really is a place for you here.

Why Join KPMG IGH within Tech Strategy & Transformation?

The KPMG Advisory function is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from London we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise. KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.
 

By encompassing a wide range of disciplines across a breadth of areas such as Customer Experience and Digital, Strategy, Forensic, Risk and Regulatory, People and Talent, and Operational and Financial Transformation, we become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right first time.