Senior Manager, Capital Allowances
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Note: Scotland.
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KPMG’s Fixed Asset Tax Services Team (capital allowances) is made up of tax advisers, accountants, chartered surveyors and ex-HMRC inspectors who deliver 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 and desire to grow means that we seek a capital allowances specialist in Scotland. Our team works with clients ranging from owner‑managed businesses to large multinational organisations. We are seeking a Senior Manager to join our Scotland team who has a background in capital allowances, tax or accounting. The work is varied and will be across a number of sectors.
Role and Responsibilities
* A client-facing individual, responsible for building internal and external relationships in order to win projects and drive sales growth both independently and as part of the market team.
* Leading engagement teams both locally and nationally to prepare capital allowances claims, elections and allowances statements.
* Leading by example in terms of client relationships, technical quality, and service delivery.
* Leading projects and solving problems by advising our clients in the application of complex legislation to real life situations.
* Leading people including coaching and developing junior staff.
* Lead in progressing business development opportunities and to pitch for work with both new and existing clients.
* Deliver comprehensive proposals and take part in presentations/pitches as required.
* Ensuring the junior engagement team are keeping documentation up to date and managing junior team members.
* Sharing knowledge.
* Proactively managing business development opportunities.
* Providing technical assistance to other parts of the firm.
Skills and Qualifications
* Tax/Accounting/Surveying qualification.
* Strong academic background.
* Has thorough knowledge of the capital allowances tax legislation.
* Experience in managing a junior team.
* Excellent problem‑solving skills and critical thinking to assist our clients in applying complex legislation to real life situations.
* Excellent communication skills are a must. For example, you must be able to lead capital allowances discussions and explain complex legislative concepts.
* Must be capable of reviewing reports produced by more junior colleagues to ensure high quality is delivered.
* Must have significant project management experience and the ability to manage own workload well, as well as delegating to staff members.
* Tax and accounting qualifications are not essential for this role but would be welcome (e.g. CTA / ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)).
Country: United Kingdom
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