Job description
Are you an ambitious Senior Manager with a strong background in UK corporate tax, looking to elevate your career within a dynamic and highly respected financial services team?
KPMG is seeking a talented individual to join our growing FS Corporate Tax practice, supporting a diverse portfolio of leading global and UK banks, insurers, and asset managers. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead complex advisory engagements, cultivate key client relationships, and contribute to our thriving practice, with the flexibility to be based anywhere in the UK.
The Opportunity:
KPMG's Financial Services Corporate Tax team holds a strong market reputation, partnering with an impressive array of clients on high-profile tax advisory and project work. Our robust pipeline offers continuous engagement on cutting-edge issues, including significant involvement in Pillar Two advisory work.
As a Senior Manager, you will be instrumental in:
1. Leading and delivering bespoke corporate tax advisory engagements for our financial services clients.
2. Providing sophisticated tax advice on complex matters, including emergent areas like Pillar Two.
3. Acting as a primary point of contact for clients, expertly managing relationships and commercial arrangements.
4. Overseeing and reviewing corporate tax compliance and reporting where there is an interest and need.
5. Collaborating with audit teams to provide expert tax audit support for our financial services entities.
6. Actively contributing to business development initiatives and collaborating across the wider practice to drive growth.
About the Team & Culture:
Our team is built on a foundation of collaboration, support, and excellence. We are a friendly and inclusive group of professionals located across the UK, accustomed to working effectively together in a remote-first environment. This enables us to offer genuine flexibility regarding your location within the UK. We are committed to your development, providing a supportive atmosphere for career growth and continuous learning.
What We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a proactive and technically astute individual who can thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
Essential Experience & Skills:
7. Currently operating at a Senior Manager grade or an experienced Manager.
8. In-depth knowledge and extensive experience in UK corporate tax are fundamental, including experience with corporate tax advisory work.
9. Proven experience in leading client relationships, managing engagements effectively, and maintaining strong financial discipline.
10. Demonstrable ability to manage and develop teams, ensuring high-quality project delivery and actively mentoring junior colleagues. Opportunities for performance management responsibilities are available.
11. Strong awareness of broader tax and accounting principles, with the capability to undertake detailed technical research.
12. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, vital for fostering strong internal and external client relationships.
13. A high degree of flexibility and adaptability to navigate rapidly changing tax, regulatory, and business landscapes.
Highly Desirable (but not essential):
14. Significant knowledge and experience within the financial services sector (Banking, Insurance, Asset Management, or broader FS). While highly valued, we will consider exceptional candidates from other sectors with a strong desire to specialise in financial services, where comprehensive training will be provided.
Qualifications:
15. Essential: CTA and/or ACA/CA and/or equivalent legal/HMRC/international qualification.
Why KPMG?
Joining KPMG means becoming part of a leading global professional services network. We offer:
16. An environment where your expertise directly impacts top-tier financial services clients.
17. Exposure to complex and intellectually stimulating work, including leading-edge advisory areas like Pillar Two.
18. Significant opportunities for career progression, continuous learning, and professional development.
19. A flexible, supportive, and collaborative national team culture.
20. Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
If you are ready to take on a pivotal role within a thriving team, we encourage you to apply.
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