Tax Manager - Banking

Job description

KPMG’s FS Corporate Tax team has an immediate need for a manager to support delivery of a range of engagements across corporate tax advisory, tax advisory, and tax audit assist. The KPMG FS Corporate Tax Team has a strong market reputation working with leading Global and UK banks and insurers on a range of tax services.   

The team will invest in the right candidate to enable quick upskilling on industry tax technical and commercial matters.  There is a strong pipeline of project and advisory work. 

Responsibilities:  

• Delivery of a range of engagements across tax advisory including M&A, tax advice including Pillar 2, tax audit, and compliance 

Skillset required: 

• Corporate tax background, ideally some experience in tax audit 
• Currently operating at manager grade  
• Willingness to learn  
• Possession of sound judgement, including the ability to identify and evaluate risk issues, and knowing when to involve others; 
• Pro-active in identifying and progressing business opportunities for the long-term benefit of the business; 
• A track record of helping to lead / leading large, complex, high intensity projects, with a focus on accountability, high quality and timely delivery; 
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels (internally and externally) and be a team player; strong interpersonal skills are required in addition to strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to build and motivate teams. 
• High level analytical skills and a commercial approach to resolving issues and providing advice; ability to apply knowledge of fundamental tax principles in identifying potential technical issues and opportunities; 
• Adaptability and dynamism; 
• Ability to multi-task and be organised; 
• Desire to coach and develop more junior members of the team in order to build specialisms rapidly and respond to market demand.