Job details

Location: London

Capability: Tax & Law

Experience Level: Manager

Type: Full Time

Business Area: Indirect Tax

Contract type: Permanent

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 and public sector organisations. The Indirect Tax practice is a fast-growing and dynamic business, currently with 21 partners and approximately 200 professional staff in the UK.

We have a significant growth plan over the next three years and to support this we are looking to recruit motivated individuals who are seeking a real challenge, to build on our successes to date and help us achieve our growth targets.

This Manager role is Financial Services focussed. KPMG has one of the largest Financial Services Indirect Tax departments, advising banking, insurance, investment management, asset backed finance, real estate and private equity clients across a broad range of issues.

The Manager will be responsible for ensuring the quality of delivery at this specialist level and will be actively involved in managing the performance of junior colleagues within the team.

• You will be a key member of our team, providing high quality Indirect Tax advisory services on a broad range of indirect tax issues to a range of clients;


• Providing advice on technical issues;


• Working within and supporting client service teams;


• Maintaining and developing strong relationships with clients;


• Becoming the day- to-day contact for allocated clients;


• Assisting with the innovation of indirect tax opportunities, and the delivery of those opportunities;


• Delegating work to and developing tax assistants; and


• Working closely with Senior Managers and Directors who will provide you with the support and opportunities to assist you in realising your full potential.

• The ability to work proactively within a team environment


• Sound judgement, including the ability to research relevant matters


• Strong analytical skills and the ability to apply them practically


• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels (internally and externally)


• The desire to learn quickly


• Enthusiasm and a ‘can do’ attitude


• Drive and determination


• The desire to seek responsibility, knowledge and new challenges

The issues surrounding tax and legal services are constantly evolving, both locally and globally. Which is why you'll find life at KPMG both intellectually stimulating and rewarding. There's also the scale and breadth of what we do – our services span specialisms such as Corporate and Indirect Tax; Expatriate and Private Client Personal Tax compliance and advice; and KPMG Law.

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