Assistant Manager - Alternative Funds

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Asset Management Tax

Base Location: Any UK Office – (preference for London or Edinburgh)

At KPMG you can be a part of something big and are welcome to come as you are. Through the talent of our 16,000 people in the UK, we make a meaningful and positive difference for clients, people and the communities we serve. We’ve been doing this for more than 150 years.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses.  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.

The KPMG Financial Services Tax Team is a cornerstone of our business.  Operating from offices across the UK we do work that matters, serving the region with diligence and expertise.

We are a network of specialists with a proven track record in Product & Operational Taxes who can offer a forward thinking working environment with a supportive structure and management team. We collaborate with organisations of all shapes and sizes across a broad range of tax solutions.

Why Join KPMG as an Assistant Manager – Asset Management Tax

The KPMG Asset Management Tax team provides high-quality and impactful tax advisory and compliance services.

Due to our ongoing growth, we have a number of job openings for exceptional candidates. This posting is for a role focussed on UK Funds tax compliance and advisory.  The role would be well suited to a well organised candidate who has strong attention to detail, is an excellent team player and who may be looking to expand or build knowledge on UK fund corporation tax matters. 

We recognise the importance and value of corporation tax compliance within Financial Services, and we also recognise the value of our tax compliance and tax advisory teams working closely together to give the most varied, interesting career opportunities and the best outcomes for our clients and our people. That is why we work as one advisory and compliance team.

What will you be doing?

As an Assistant Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Continuing to develop your tax technical knowledge of tax legislation, guidance and building an understanding of how this applies in practice to investment funds.
• Support the preparation and review of UK tax computations that have been prepared by team members to ensure they are of the highest standard and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Being part of a cohesive team both in the UK and globally, supporting the development of junior members of the team.
• Building commercial awareness of different types of investments that funds may invest in, the ability to undertake research to understand the specific features and determining the tax treatment.
• Undertaking tax technical analysis and providing ad hoc advisory support.
• Embracing technology and Identifying opportunities to better use technology and resources available.
• Attending client meetings and calls, including playing an active role in the discussion of tax technical topics.
• Build long-term trusted client relationships with clients and stakeholders that you are aligned to.

What will you need to do it?

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate all of the following attributes:

• Strong foundations or qualifications in Tax or Accountancy.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical and methodical approach to matters.
• Proactive, with a drive to develop a specialism in Funds taxation and to be part of a fast-growing, high-performing tax team.
• An interest in investments and investment funds.  Experience in working in the Funds sector is preferred, but this is not essential.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines by planning ahead and prioritising, and communicating effectively with colleagues and clients, including when under pressure.
• Positive approach to personal development and motivation for progression to Manager grade and beyond, as your experience and knowledge develops.
• Desire to take responsibility and accountability, managing self and a less experienced team.
• Strong interpersonal skills - Ability to work collaboratively with a global team and building relationships with clients.
• High levels of technology competence - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, experience in using tax software (e.g. Alphatax).

To discuss this or wider Tax 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.

Our Locations:

We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core hubs for Asset Management Tax roles are:

• London Canary Wharf
• Edinburgh

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

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