Corporate Tax Senior Manager

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Corporate Tax Senior Manager 

Manchester / Liverpool

As a Corporate Tax Team Senior Manager, you will be based in our vibrant Manchester office. Our Corporate Tax practice is experiencing significant expansion, creating unparalleled opportunities for Senior Managers to lead high-profile projects and shape the future of our service offerings. You'll be integrated into a collaborative, intellectually curious, and high-performing team that values knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and celebrates collective success. You will benefit from direct mentorship and strategic guidance from our strong and ambitious leadership team, committed to your professional development and career advancement.

We are seeking a talented Senior Manager to support our rapid growth. This role offers a clear pathway to Director, with bespoke development plans and leadership training. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic working environment, supported by a talented team.

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

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients to become a trusted advisor, delivering strategic tax advice that directly contributes to their commercial success and long-term growth.
• Leading and overseeing the team in delivering compliance work and strategic advice to a broad range of clients, helping them to achieve their commercial objectives and navigate complex tax challenges.
• Managing the successful delivery of technically complex advice, including tax structuring, refinancing, legal structure optimisation, pre/post transaction reorganisations, BEPS Pillar 2 assessment and implementation, tax authority enquiries, and providing complex technical support to the wider corporate tax team (e.g., on hybrid mismatches). You will be at the forefront of managing complex tax advice, contributing to innovative solutions for clients navigating an evolving global tax landscape.
• Being a role model for KPMG’s values, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Seeking out and pursuing opportunities with targets, actively participating with Directors and Partners in business development activities to expand our market presence.
• Managing proposals for new work, including delivering compelling tender documents, presenting at client pitches, and identifying innovative solutions for client issues.
• Contribute to the strategic direction and operational excellence of the Corporate Tax team, including effective resource planning and performance management.
• Take ownership of developing the next generation of tax professionals, acting as a mentor and leader, fostering their technical skills and career growth.
• Liaising with specialists in other departments and overseas offices to oversee their input into multidisciplinary tax advisory projects.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• ACA, CA, CTA, ACCA or equivalent qualified.
• Proven and excellent corporate tax technical knowledge, with a dedication to continuously develop and apply expertise to provide insightful and commercially astute advice.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, coach, and lead staff, as well as effectively manage senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills (interpersonal, oral, and written), enabling effective client engagement, team leadership, and cross-functional project success.
• Inquisitive mind with meticulous attention to detail.
• Well-developed analytical skills and a strong commercial approach to resolving complex issues and providing pragmatic advice.
• Proven ability to manage a wide range of projects and client relationships concurrently.
• High level of drive and enthusiasm with a positive, proactive attitude.
• Pro-active in identifying and progressing business opportunities for the long-term benefit of both KPMG and our clients.
• I've aimed to make the language more active, highlight the benefits to the candidate, and emphasize KPMG's commitment to growth, development, and a supportive culture.

Why KPMG?

At KPMG, our values define who we are and the way we do business. As a leading global professional services firm, KPMG empowers clients to navigate complex tax landscapes, drive sustainable growth, and make a tangible impact on the economy. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion isn't just a statement; it's embedded in our inclusive leadership strategy and reflected in our firm-wide targets, creating an environment where diverse perspectives drive innovative solutions. Be part of it.

KPMG is dedicated to the continuous professional development of its people. As a Senior Manager, you will have access to advanced technical training, leadership development programmes, and opportunities to gain specialist expertise in emerging tax areas like BEPS Pillar 2. We understand the importance of work-life integration and offer a flexible hybrid working model, promoting a healthy balance and empowering you to work effectively.

A Final Word From Us…

At KPMG, we believe in truly living our values, creating a culture where every individual can thrive and make a significant impact. We are immensely proud of our achievements, but this is just the beginning. We're seeking ambitious individuals to join us on our journey of continuous growth and transformation, offering unparalleled opportunities for you to define and achieve your career aspirations.

Should you choose to join us, you can expect a truly supportive and rewarding environment, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial well-being, lifestyle, and health:

Financial Well-being

• Competitive Salary: Reflecting your expertise and contribution.
• Performance-based Bonus Scheme: Directly linking your success to the firm's.
• Robust Pension Options: Planning for your future.
• Staff Discounts & Preferential Banking: Exclusive access to a range of financial benefits.
• Consider adding if highly relevant and a significant perk: Commuter benefits (e.g., Rail and Oyster Card reimbursement).

Work-Life Integration & Lifestyle

• Generous Annual Leave: 25 days holiday, with the option to buy up to an additional 10 days, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
• Flexible Working Options: Supporting a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
• Competitive Family Leave Policies: Including enhanced maternity and paternity provisions.
• Volunteering Days: 6 days of paid work time each year to support causes you care about, making a difference in our communities.
• Flextra – Our Flexible Benefits Scheme: Personalise your benefits package with options such as travel insurance, critical illness cover, dental care, and discounted gym memberships to suit your individual and family needs.
• Consider adding if highly valued: Daily lunch allowance.

Health & Wellbeing

• Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance: Prioritising your health.
• Life Assurance: Four times your salary, with the flexibility to increase this.
• 24/7 Remote GP Access: Private medical consultations available anytime, anywhere via smartphone.
• Wellbeing Support Programmes: Including our BeWell employee assistance programme offering confidential information, advice, and counselling for life’s daily challenges.
• Personal Accident Insurance & Group Income Protection: Providing peace of mind and security.

No matter what unique strengths you bring, you’ll find yourself among a community of spirited, naturally curious people. Colleagues who are eager to collaborate, learn from your insights, and share their own knowledge, all working together to make a collective impact far greater than the sum of its parts.

If this specific role isn’t the right fit, but you’re inspired by what you see, we encourage you to stay connected. We frequently have new opportunities arising for talented professionals.

For more details about building a career at KPMG, visit: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk