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KPMG Law is seeking a corporate lawyer to join its expanding team in London to focus on legal solutions for a range of clients.

The Team
KPMG Law is a disrupter in the legal services industry offering legal advisory services combined with new law and technology driven offerings and multi-disciplinary solutions. Our lawyers have the benefit of being part of an exciting start-up business within a leading global professional services firm.

The successful candidate will have experience in company law for example, M&A, equity investments and joint ventures and corporate reorganisations gained at a city practice and be: 

• an entrepreneurial self-starter who is excited by the opportunity to provide multi-disciplinary legal services in a different environment and manner while delivering a great service to clients

• able to understand the legal solution within the wider picture and who is keen to become a more rounded business adviser

• a driven and proactive team player who enjoys working with people from different backgrounds and disciplines  

• a good technical lawyer with a sound knowledge of the Companies Act

The role will involve:

• providing corporate legal advice on a broad range of client solutions spanning corporate reorganisations such as post-acquisition integration and legal entity rationalisation

• building relationships with other KPMG teams and KPMG clients to develop and provide multi-disciplinary solutions

• project managing projects to conclusion
 
It is expected that the successful applicant will be an English-qualified solicitor, gained in the UK at a reputable firm (but applicants with other suitable experience will also be considered). Strong academic, technical, and personal skills are essential.

MS Dynamics CE Consultant

About us:

KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions a growing Microsoft Dynamics Practice delivering world class solutions in ERP, CRM and e-Commerce. Our solutions are focused on advisory and implementation services that relate to the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 products including (CRM & ERP). Such systems are strategic IT solutions which integrate all the management information across an entire organisation into one single intuitive software application. They embrace all departments of a company from finance to manufacturing to customer relationship management, HR and sales, in one single system.

About the Role:

The Dynamics Power Platforms CE Consultant is a core team member of KPMG customer delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 centered solutions. The Consultant will be involved in the business processes and solution design and will be hands on configuring and customising the implementation of Dynamics Power Platforms solutions working with both onshore and offshore development teams.

This role is an important element of KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions’ delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE projects. It is a dynamic and exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business area within an established and market-leading global Big 4 firm.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality business and software solutions to our clients using your knowledge of Dynamics 365 CE functional capabilities working closely with client teams and business stakeholders
• Organise, manage, and document workshops, meetings and requirements sessions with the client representatives, project stakeholders and delivery team(s)
• Interface effectively with other members of the delivery team and the solution Architect to ensure that the Power Platforms solution meets client’s requirements
• Deliver high quality business and software solutions and services to clients ensuring the implementation of best practices based on Microsoft Dynamics standards and supported configuration/customisations 
• The creation of high quality and sustainable client solutions and project documentation including support for testing activities
• Deliver all consultancy and configuration work according to KPMG project methodology, ensuring that all software applications are implemented successfully according to the project plan: on time and on budget
• Contribute to Pre-Sales activities as required including building demo and proof of concept solutions for various client presentations
• Delivery of end-user training to clients and colleagues where applicable
• Work on the creation of KPMG Dynamics 365 solutions and industry templates
• Meet and exceed customer expectations of business knowledge, skills and behaviour
• Identify business/project risks and mitigate or communicate as necessary
• Communicate progress updates to relevant parties both formally and informally
• Support practice development activities such as defining and configuring industry specific solutions
• Work on own initiative and with minimal support if needed
• To carry out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by the management team
• Promotes the Values of our company
• Ensure timely completion of internal processes and mandatory trainings

Qualifications and Essential Skills:

• Broad understanding of Dynamics 365 (Customer Engagement) functionalities
• An understanding of the broader Microsoft stack and be able to leverage it to create powerful solutions (PowerApps, Power BI, Data Verse, Azure, Office 365) and working in fast paced Agile environments.
• Willingness to develop your knowledge of new functionality in the Microsoft platforms, keeping on top of roadmaps, studying for certifications to ensure we help deliver best solutions to our clients
• Ability to clearly articulate and present your ideas and solutions in line with the capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Successfully translate business and customer needs into a great digital customer experience.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Dynamics Power Platforms Accelerators, industry templates and add-ons
• Understanding of scope (creep) and use of change control processes
• Delivery of end-user training to clients and colleagues where applicable
• Identify business/project risk and communicate as necessary
• Microsoft Dynamics CRM Certifications, ideally most current versions are desirable
• Preferably a University graduate with relevant degree within a computing or business discipline

Soft Skills:

• Experience in consulting and good presentation skills
• Confident in own ability and demonstrates this to clients and colleagues
• Works independently as well as in a team environment
• Good, clear communication skills
• Ability to manage time and prioritise multiple tasks accordingly
• Good problem-solving capabilities
• Client centric approach with emphasis on client satisfaction
• Confidence to reach out to more senior colleagues for guidance and advice

Experience and Background:

• A proven track record of successful implementation of several solutions within medium to large client companies, preferably across several business verticals.
• Experience in a delivery-orientated IT environment using waterfall and agile methodologies.
• Business process mapping, modelling and documentation knowledge.
• Minimum 3-5 years hands-on proven functional experience in Power Platforms configuration, standard customisation, standard workflows, dashboards, flows, forms, views and standard reports development
• Proven ability to develop a clear understanding of clients’ needs and incorporate them into a solution
• Beneficial to have experience of Azure DevOps
• Knowledge and understanding of capabilities of D365 CE functional areas in four of the following modules:

• • Sales Management
  • Marketing

• Customer Service Management
• Field services
• Project services automation

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