Tax Assistant - Glasgow

Job description

Tax Assistant – Client Delivery Team – Global Mobility Services

Location: Glasgow

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 seeking a proactive and highly organised Tax Assistant in our Client Delivery Team to support the efficient delivery of high‑quality services across our client portfolio.

Why join KPMG as a Tax Assistant

The Tax Assistant will play a key role in coordinating day‑to‑day activities, ensuring timely delivery of client outputs, and supporting the wider Client Delivery Team in meeting deadlines, quality standards, and client expectations.

What will you be doing?

• Preparation of tax returns and computations for Global Mobility assignees, delivering a high-quality service within the agreed time frames
• Developing an in-depth understanding of basic tax concepts relating  to international mobility situations
• Working closely within the wider Client Delivery Team and with Client Relationship teams in the delivery of tax compliance services
• Conduct arrival/departure briefings for assignees
• Deal with routine client queries and escalate more complex issues to senior team members where appropriate
• Raising information requests to gather outstanding data from assignees
• Draft client correspondence documents (emails, letters, reports) throughout the compliance cycle.  Participating in telephone calls with clients, assignees, and other KPMG team members
• Performing other ad hoc tax compliance related activities as and when required
• Being proactive in managing your client allocation & flexible in working arrangements.
• Ability to adapt and learn to work with new tools and technology as they evolve
• Follow firm’s best practice and policy around the compliance process
• Actively contribute ideas to improve operational processes and enhance client service delivery
• Participate in team projects, knowledge‑sharing activities, and training opportunities to develop skills and expertise

What you will need to do it

• Knowledge of Global Mobility matters including hypothetical tax calculations, tax equalisation calculations, and other matters related to the preparation and completion of UK Income Tax Returns
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Knowledge of working with Digita

Key Behavioural Attributes/Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment
• Strong commitment, multi-tasking and team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills

Our Locations:

We are open to talk to talent across Scotland but our core hub for the team is:

• Glasgow

Find out more:

Within Tax we have a range of divisions and specialisms.  Click the links to find out more below:

• Tax at KPMG    Tax & Law (kpmgcareers.co.uk)
• About our firm: About our firm (kpmgcareers.co.uk)
• KPMG Culture. Being Inclusive: Being inclusive (kpmgcareers.co.uk)
• KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: Need Support? Let us know (kpmgcareers.co.uk)

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• KPMG values: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/our-values/
• KPMG Competencies: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/kpmg-competencies/ 
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