The KPMG Audit Technology team is dedicated to building cutting-edge solutions in close collaboration with the Audit function. We blend audit expertise with the latest technology, enabling us to understand the challenges our customers face daily and develop indispensable products that simplify their lives while promoting Audit Quality.

The KPMG Clara engineering team is dedicated to building cutting-edge Analytics and AI products for our Audit business. We blend audit expertise with the latest cloud technologies to build and run products that simplify the lives of our audit colleagues while promoting Audit Quality.

As a crucial member of the team, you will collaborate with a talented mix of Product Owners/Managers, Solution, Cloud and Enterprise Architects, Experience Designers, Business Analysts, and Testing specialists to build, deliver, and manage a portfolio of truly exciting products.

KPMG’s Infrastructure Team in the UK consists of c400 professionals and is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading independent financial and business advisers in infrastructure.

We provide in-depth advice on the strategic, financial, regulatory and commercial issues driving investments in infrastructure across a range of industries in the UK and internationally. We are widely recognised by many industry stakeholders as one of the most innovative advisors influencing the future of the sector.

We are currently one of the lead advisors on the financial and economic aspects of business rates valuations, particularly focusing on assets valued using the receipts and expenditure (“R&E”) method. Our business is continuously expanding, and we are looking for an ambitious rating surveyor to support expansion of our business rates capabilities into a wider range of industries where other methods of valuation are applied.

Corporate Tax Compliance, Managed Services – Assistant Manager

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.

Our Corporate Tax Compliance business is made up of a dedicated and enthusiastic team of Corporate Tax Compliance specialists working with our cutting-edge technology platform and our advisory teams to provide a first-class service to our diverse client base which includes global and large domestic compliance clients with complex and interesting tax profiles. We are growing quickly, so it’s an exciting time to join the team.

We are now looking for talented Assistant Managers. The successful candidate will have UK Corporate Tax Compliance experience, be able to build strong relationships and provide excellent client service. This is a great opportunity to gain experience where you can learn and develop as part of a strong and supportive team.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Maintain a portfolio of clients and take responsibility for ensuring the tax computations are prepared to a high standard, on a timely basis and finalised and submitted to HMRC within agreed deadlines.
• Act as one of the main points of contact on your portfolio of clients on day-to-day tax matters, working with Managers and Senior Managers.
• Oversee the work of junior colleagues, providing coaching and technical guidance as part of the overall review process.
• Ensuring that clients are kept up to date on developments within Corporate Tax that may be relevant for their businesses.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, working with Managers to prepare technical analysis and involve specialists as appropriate to prepare or review analysis.
• Respond to client requests for ad hoc technical advice and working with KPMG specialist teams to deliver an excellent and co-ordinated service to the client.
• Build and develop positive constructive relationships within your team and across your client base.
• Opportunities to support clients with their group reporting needs and assist with tax audit work.
• Coaching, career management and technical support for junior team members.
• Follow KPMG best practice and policy.

Knowledge and Experience:

• UK Corporation Tax experience including reviewing computations and returns and acting as a client liaison through the compliance process.
• Experience/awareness of specific technical areas including complex capital versus revenue treatment; pension scheme and share scheme adjustments; group relief; basic transfer pricing; tax accounting for single entities and groups; controlled foreign companies and corporate interest restriction.
• Ability to analyse problems, identify core issues and demonstrate curiosity around new ideas approaches and perspectives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Take personal responsibility and accountability for own work.
• Sustain a high level of drive, enthusiasm and a positive attitude that translates across the team.
• Excellent teamwork and organisational skills, including monitoring timetables and budgets.
• Display an inclusive, collaborative approach and operates in a respectful manner with colleagues, clients and the wider community.
• Coach less experienced staff, giving clear directions and constructive feedback.
• Qualified CTA or ACA / CA or equivalent.

Global Compliance & Transformation (our Team)

We are seeking a Director to join the leadership of our cross-industry Data & AI team as an MDM leader. You will bring considerable experience, a passion for client service, and a strong record in sales, entrepreneurship, and team leadership. This role suits someone who thrives on building lasting client relationships, delivering high-profile projects, and developing talent, while collaborating with technology partners to build enduring offerings.

Tax Manager - Transfer Pricing - Compliance

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

Why Join KPMG as a Transfer Pricing Manager- 

Transfer Pricing is a rapidly expanding field within International Tax, and at KPMG, we're at the forefront of this exciting growth area. Our dedicated Transfer Pricing team is committed to helping multinational groups navigate the complexities of global transfer pricing compliance, including the preparation of master files, local files, TP returns, and benchmarking. We leverage our market-leading technology, structured processes, and a team of dedicated UK based TP compliance specialists to deliver exceptional results.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth area within our business and contribute to a key strategic investment in our people. We are looking for talented Managers to join our UK TP Compliance practice. If you're passionate about Transfer Pricing and eager to join our specialist compliance team, we encourage you to explore this exciting career path with KPMG. 

What will you be doing?

This role involves working on a range of projects.

The work involves:

·       Lead global transfer pricing compliance projects where we prepare transfer pricing local files, master files and TP returns for clients across multiple jurisdictions.  This role involves leading on a range of compliance projects across a varied client base in both size of business and industry.

·       Developing and maintaining client relationships for global transfer pricing compliance projects

·       Project management in relation to the provision of our services

·       Performing/attending functional interviews with clients to understand activities and value drivers for our clients’ businesses to prepare transfer pricing analyses

·       Determining key industry features across varied industries that influence the pricing of transactions and preparing transfer pricing analyses

·       Prepare/review benchmarking analyses across industries and transaction types (TNMM and CUP)

·       Reviewing and documenting transfer pricing policies

·       Understand and implement KPMG’s transfer pricing technology for preparation of local files

·       Review transfer pricing local files using KPMG’s transfer pricing technology

·       Supporting clients with tax authority enquiries

·       Coordinating with KPMG’s transfer pricing, international tax, indirect tax and other teams across the business and across multiple jurisdictions on a range of topics relating to transfer pricing compliance

·       Coaching and developing junior members of the team

·       As part of the TP Compliance team actively contribute to leadership discussions and help to implement continuous improvement to processes within the team.

·       Lead or assist with business development and project scoping process as necessary for new global transfer pricing documentation proposals including preparing scope and fee quotes and presenting in client pitches/demos.

What will you need to do it?

We are looking for candidates with the following skills/experience:

Qualifications and experience:

·       Either a CTA, CA, ACA, ACCA qualification or attained a Bachelors or Masters degree in economics, finance, law, accounting or equivalent qualification.

·       At least 5 years of transfer