Assistant Manager - Tax Technology

KPMG International Cooperative; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in the UK seeks a Tax Technology Assistant Manager to engage stakeholders, manage design and implementation of technology solutions, and support testing and deployment. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in technology, exceptional analytical skills, and experience in project management. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work at the forefront of tax technology innovation.

Qualifications

• An interest in technology and its application in the tax function.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, concepts, and modern work practice.
• Ability to work independently, knowing when to consult and doing this in a timely manner.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex requirements, processes and systems.
• Demonstrable project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to gather and document requirements.
• Translate requirements to technical teams and draft documentation.
• Manage design, development and implementation of technology solutions.
• Support technology solutions testing and deployment phases.
• Assist in technology demonstrations and sales efforts.

Job description

As a Tax Technology Assistant Manager, you will combine your tax and accounting expertise with cutting‑edge technologies, to support our clients to navigate the ever‑evolving tax landscape and transform the way we deliver tax services. In this role you will:

Responsibilities

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand their unique challenges, gather and document requirements, and map out current ('as-is') processes
• Work closely with stakeholders to translate and articulate requirements to technical teams, including drafting proposed tax processes and design documentation
• Support with managing the design, development and implementation of KPMG and third party technology solutions for clients, including configuration and testing to ensure functionality and alignment with business objectives
• Support the development of technology solutions and propositions, participating in testing and deployment phases to ensure successful integration
• Support technology demonstrations and sales efforts, We can potentially facilitate flexible hours, and part‑time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.
  A good understanding or background in accounting or tax is essential.

Qualifications

• An interest in technology and its application in the tax function
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, concepts, and modern work practice
• Ability to work independently, knowing when to consult and doing this in a timely manner
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to understand complex requirements, processes and systems
• Demonstrable project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Skills We'd Love to See / Amazing Extras

• Accounting or tax qualification such as ACCA, ACA, or CTA or equivalent
• Experience in data analytics and visualisation tools (e.g. Alteryx, Power BI or Tableau)
• Experience in tax technology solution implementation and configuration
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning applications in tax technology

The KPMG Tax Technology & Innovation are made up of Technology Consultants, Business Analysts, Product Owners, Data Architects & Engineers, Multi-disciplinary Engineering teams and IT Service delivery professionals working on a large portfolio of systems used to improve productivity and solve key business problems across Tax & Legal. This business has 2500+ tax & legal professionals covering multiple disciplines. We serve many thousands of clients and private individuals by providing a modern, market‑leading suite of technology solutions that provide an efficient digital experience from routine to complex tax advice. 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.

Why Join the KPMG Tax Technology & Innovation team as a Technology Implementation Assistant Manager?

Tax is highlighted frequently as an industry where generative AI will have a significant impact on how services are provided. You will be working as a team at the forefront of navigating that change and redefining the way in which tax is determined in the UK and globally, making sure people and companies pay the right amount of tax with the minimum amount of effort.