Equity Reward Assistant

Job description

Equity Reward Assistant – London plus network of 20 offices nationally:

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The KPMG Equity Reward Team is a cornerstone of our business.  Operating from London we do work that matters, serving the region with diligence and expertise.

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.

At KPMG, our values define who we are and the way we do business. As a leading professional services firm, we know that our strength and capability come from our people – their different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. From our inclusive leadership strategy to our diversity and inclusion targets – we’re making bold changes to who we are and what we do. Be part of it.

We are looking for talented and driven individuals who are motivated to build a fulfilling career working as Equity Reward specialists in our national UK practice and who are excited by the opportunity to be a key part of this exciting journey.   Clients will range from working with a diverse range of privately owned business (ranging from owner-managed to private equity), as well as some listed businesses, and will encompass both domestic and international tax issues. 

The successful applicant will want to be involved in all aspects of client deliver, from business development activities, including client proposals, internal and external presentations and writing material on technical and other matters. Personality fit is all – we want people who will enjoy and are not afraid by the journey

In turn, we can offer unparalleled opportunity to learn and grow.

What will you be doing:

Supporting the wider client service team on delivering client projects on Reward workflows, which can include the following:

• Partnering with team members to support on a wide range of reward matters including;
• Designing and structuring of new equity or cash-based incentive plans considering the tax (UK and overseas), commercial and accounting impacts and/or reviewing existing incentive plans to ensure they remain fit for purpose;
• Advising on the tax and wider commercial impact of any corporate transactions on existing or new incentive plans and also advising on the tax structuring of transactions; and
• Designing incentive plans for the wider workforce including all employee share purchase plans
• Regular client interaction, helping present reports and analysis and supporting managers with the day to day delivery of projects.
• Working with other teams to deliver integrated advice to clients in relation to their business issues
• Supporting your peer group colleagues as both you and they learn more about new areas of expertise, to create a collaborative and collegiate work environment
• In due course, training and developing junior team members from both technical and non-technical perspective
• Assisting in the development of innovative solutions and opportunities for clients and being part of initiatives to bring those solutions to market
• Supporting the team’s knowledge management

What KPMG’s Equity Reward practice is looking for:

• Committed and driven candidates who take personal responsibility and accountability for projects and for their own personal developement and are motivated by developing a long term career in Equity Reward;
• Team players who enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and disciplines;
• People who are keen to develop personally and professionally and who are keen to assist with the development of colleagues;
• Intellectually curious, open-minded and analytical people, with an eye for detail and pride in their work;
• Proactive professionals who deliver great service to their clients;
• Individuals who are keen to develop their business development acumen
• Developing internal and external network, to support identifying opportunities;
• Flexible people who can deal with a fluid, changing, work environment;
• Self-starters who can work independently, but also cooperatively in a close team environment;
• Strong communicators in a range of situations both written and oral

Why you might want to join KPMG’s Equity Reward practice:

• You want the opportunity to develop client relationships and KPMG’s Equity Reward capabilities
• You want to join a growing team that is expanding its offering to clients
• You want to achieve a sustainable work-life balance

What you will need to do it:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferable but not essential
• Work experience that demonstrates a good foundation of relevant technical and / or client service skills as well as potential to support on new business activity
• ATT and/or CTA/ACA/Legal qualification (either completed or part-completed or seeking to complete) would also be an advantage, but would not be essential to the role - you will have the opportunity to develop lots of relevant experience working directly on client projects

Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:

• Strong organisational and time management skills; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines
• Highly effective stakeholder management and relationship building skills; credible and confident with stakeholders at all levels
• Working knowledge of PCOAB and US GAAS

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.

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