Tax Assistant Manager - AARTS

Job description

Tax Assistant Manager – AARTS (Audit & Accounting Related Tax Services)

Base Location: London is the main hub however we are open to regional candidates as well.

The KPMG Corporate Tax 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.

We are a network of specialists with a proven track record in Corporate Tax 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 a Tax Assistant Manager (AARTS)?

What will you be doing?

• Acting as the day to day contact on audit and tax reporting engagements, liaising with audit teams, the client and AARTS/tax managers.
• Reviewing, testing and documenting technical tax disclosures prepared by clients and their independent advisers.
• Delegating delivery of work to junior colleagues whilst maintaining control of quality and timetables.
• Developing and maintaining client relationships across a portfolio of clients.
• Developing and maintaining internal relationships with the audit teams, and other departments.
• Mentoring and developing of junior members of staff.
• Keep up to date and share technical insights with rest of AARTS team.

What will you need to do it?

• ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified.
• Sound knowledge of UK Corporate Taxation and preferably awareness of international tax issues 
• Sound knowledge of accountancy principles, in particular accounting for tax (including deferred taxation and accounts disclosures)
• Ability to build good relationships with clients. 
• Provides ongoing feedback, coaching and mentoring that supports individuals’ development needs and career aspirations. 
• Proactively engages in cross-functional communications and sharing of information.  
• Communicates with impact in a way that is open, honest, consistent, and clear.
• Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work. Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work.
• Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information.
• Builds the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge, and experience.
• Strong time and task management skills.  Able to remain calm when under pressure and meet deadlines.

Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:

• Highly advanced with Microsoft Excel would be highly advantageous.
• Audit experience with knowledge of Tax.

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 Tax professionals are:

• London Canary Wharf
• Cambridge
• Milton Keynes
• Watford

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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