Job description
KPMG has one of the leading Indirect Tax practices in the UK. We work as a national practice providing advice and support in all aspects of Indirect Tax (VAT, Customs Duty, Green taxes) to a broad range of business sectors including large multi-nationals, household name retailers, public sector organisations and Financial services (banking, insurance, asset finance, asset management and real estate clients). The Indirect Tax practice is a fast-growing and dynamic business, currently with approximately 13 partners and 190 professional staff located across the UK. We work to support our portfolio of clients with a variety of Indirect tax issues.
The KPMG UK Fintech team is a significant and growing business looking after more than 140 clients. The Fintech team incorporates KPMG's digital assets business where the firm supports a growing number of UK and International crypto businesses. Indirect tax is a significant proportion of this Fintech business, and we are looking for an experienced VAT Senior Manager to work alongside the VAT partner who not only leads the Fintech VAT practice, but also leads the wider KPMG Fintech team across the UK.
Due to the significant growth (more than 160% growth in 5 years) of the wider KPMG Fintech Team, and double digit growth of the Fintech VAT practice, we are looking for an ambitious Senior Manager who can step into a role to lead on fintech and crypto accounts, grow and develop the indirect tax work, with a view to progression to director, and ultimately to take on more of a leadership role in the Fintech VAT practice, to allow the current VAT partner to focus on wider KPMG UK Fintech leadership demands.
It is critical for the role that the right person can demonstrate business development skills and be comfortable talking directly to clients (new and existing). The candidate must also demonstrate strong leadership skills to work closely with internal stakeholders at KPMG not only in indirect tax, but across wider service lines as the majority of fintech and crypto projects involve not only indirect tax, but a number of other services such as legal and regulatory work. The role also involves managing a number of projects that are likely to be running concurrently, so organisational skills are key.
Roles and Responsibilities
You will be a key member of our Team:
1. Providing high quality Indirect advisory on a broad range of indirect tax issues to a range of fintech and crypto clients
2. Maintaining, developing and managing KPMG's strong relationships with clients;
3. Developing innovative solutions and opportunities for our clients;
4. Assisting in the implementation of business development initiatives;
5. Providing sales support, developing, building and maintaining key B2B and B2C client relationships
6. Developing more junior members of the team from both a technical and commercial perspective;
7. Working closely the Fintech VAT partner and other partners and directors who will provide you with the support and opportunities to assist you in realising your full potential.
Qualifications and Skills
8. ACA or CTA and significant relevant experience with financial services Indirect Taxes.
Experience and Background
This is an exciting opportunityfor someone who would like to be part of a successful and growing team. You should be someone who:
9. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for their work;
10. Is driven and committed;
11. Is ambitious and motivated to grow personally;
12. Seeks out feedback and development opportunities; Identifies and pursues business opportunities;
13. Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work
14. Continuously learns from experiences. Seeks out feedback and development opportunities
15. Gives clear directions, positive and constructive feedback. Coaches less experienced staff
16. Works in a cooperative, respectful manner with colleagues, clients and the wider community
17. Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information
18. Communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear
19. Builds the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge and experience
20. Monitors and upholds high quality of service and products to clients (internal and external)