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KPMG’s Innovation Reliefs and Incentives team is made up of tax, engineering, science and technology specialists delivering expert advice to a broad range of clients across almost every industry sector. As one of the largest teams in the industry, our continued investment in innovation advisory means that we seek engineers, scientists and tax professionals to join us on the next exciting phase of our growth.

Our team works with clients from owner managed business, to large multinational organisations, and we are looking for an Assistant Manager with a strong financial, accounting and tax background to assist clients across a suite of innovation advisory services including R&D tax Credits, Patent Box, R&D Allowances, Grants and Innovation Advisory services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an Honours/ Post Graduate Degree in finance, accounting and tax or another discipline plus ACA/ACCA/CTA/ATT and that either has industry financial experience or working knowledge of the R&D tax legislation. 

KPMG’s is looking for exceptional candidates for a Director role, with a strong experience in pricing and commercial excellence to join the team within the Pricing Centre of Excellence.

KPMG’s FS Corporate Tax team has an immediate need for a Manager to support delivery of a range of engagements across corporate tax, help us manage our existing portfolio of clients and help us win additional work in the Financial Services marketplace.

The work required by the role would be varied and dynamic and requires a decent level of UK corporate tax knowledge and experience. The role will also require the candidate to be able to work as part of a team both with more senior and more junior staff.

The KPMG FS Corporate Tax Team has a strong market reputation working with leading Global and UK banks, insurers and asset managers on a range of tax services. There is a strong pipeline of project and advisory work. Our team is friendly and supportive with staff members based around the country. The team are used to working with each other remotely for much of the time and therefore we are open to applicants based anywhere in the UK.

The Role

•    The role would involve working on corporate tax advisory engagements for financial services clients
•    Delivery of tax advice, including potentially Pillar Two advisory work
•    If a candidate has an interest in compliance the role could also involve managing and reviewing tax compliance

•    The role will involve interacting with clients directly and managing client relationships and commercial arrangements
•    Potentially providing tax audit support on our financial services audited entities

The Person
 
•    Ideally the candidate would have knowledge and experience of financial services (Banking, insurance, asset management or more broadly) however that is not essential, and we would consider suitably qualified candidates who do not have financial services experience as training can be given as needed.

•    Client and Relationship Management: Developing and leading relationships across a portfolio of clients is crucial. This involves managing client work effectively, maintaining good financial discipline, and proactively identifying areas for additional services.

As a US/UK senior tax manager, you will be required to manage a comprehensive and complex client list, provide line and performance management and make a significant contribution to building the new US tax practice within a Big 4 firm. You will have a direct contribution to the development and achievement of building the practice and will be required to build and maintain relationships with third parties, such as lawyers, trustees, wealth managers and more.  You will be expected to advise clients in connection with their tax affairs and onboard them to the team to offer bespoke advice and specifically have technical expertise in the advice and compliance affairs of business owners.

You should already be working as an experienced manager, or senior manager and looking to develop your role considerably through technical advice, client management and business development.

You will get to work on exciting and intellectually stimulating projects and with clients of all sizes, from a variety of different sectors. You will have access to leading technology to help your clients navigate rapidly evolving times. Learn for a lifetime and be recognised for the impact you make as you further your career, alongside some of the brightest minds in Tax & Law. Celebrate diverse perspectives in a team where everyone is encouraged to come as they are and pursue initiatives that support the communities we serve.