Corporate Tax Technical Research Manager (106639)
Base Location: UK Wide
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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 Tax and Legal 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 Corporate Tax Technical Research Manager
Do you enjoy tax technical research and solving complex technical queries? We are looking for a talented individual at Manager level, from either a corporate or mixed tax background, to be part of our national Central Technical Team. The ideal candidate will have very strong technical skills, drive and curiosity.
The Central Technical team works together with teams across the tax practice to collect, create, curate and communicate technical insight for the benefit of our teams and clients. This involves both carrying out original research and analysing knowledge submissions to produce and maintain technical resources to support our teams in delivering work to clients, assisting with complex technical queries, producing tax technical newsletters and monitoring important tax technical developments arising as a result of case law or the annual Budget and Finance Bill process, working closely with the separate Tax Policy team as required.
We are currently growing the team to increase our breadth of technical expertise within the central team, accelerate the expansion of our collection of detailed technical guidance, and ensure that our reference materials are current, maintained, and complement developments in technology including new AI tools.
Team members are based all over the UK, so we are flexible on location and support hybrid and flexible working. While the role is not directly client-facing it is essential that the candidate has a keen appreciation of the issues facing clients.
What will you be doing?
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Producing technical reference and thought leadership materials on specified topics.
• Undertaking directed research to draft technical reference materials based on relevant legislation, case law and tax authority guidance, incorporating relevant additional insight from existing KPMG generated resources, subject matter experts and other appropriate sources.
• Assisting with ongoing maintenance of materials ensuring these are promptly updated for changes in law and practice.
• Supporting client service teams with complex technical queries on an ad hoc basis in areas of expertise.
• Supporting on engagement with HMRC and HMT in areas of expertise, for example responses to consultations.
• Supporting technology specialists with the development of new technology solutions to help with technical research including AI tools.
• Providing technical support to the learning team (which may potentially involve developing, reviewing and/or presenting technical training) on an ad hoc basis in areas of expertise.
What will you need to do it?
• Relevant legal or tax (CTA or equivalent) qualification.
• A broad familiarity with the UK tax system and the ability to quickly acquire a working knowledge of new regimes/topics.
• Confidence in reading and explaining the application of legislation and case law, and an ability to carry out basic legal research essential.
• Strong writing skills.
Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:
• A strong track record in delivering practical advice to clients is desirable but not essential.
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 are: Corporate Tax Technical Research Manager
• Aberdeen
• Birmingham
• Leeds
• Bristol
• Manchester
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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