Corporate Tax Assistant Manager

KPMG International Cooperative; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm located in Leeds is seeking an Assistant Manager for the Corporate Tax Advisory and Compliance team. This role requires strong UK corporation tax expertise and involves client management, tax advisory projects, and supervising junior staff. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment with a strong support system and flexible working arrangements. The firm values diverse backgrounds and encourages continuous learning and development.

Qualifications

• Qualified CTA, ACA / CA or equivalent.
• Experience in UK corporation tax.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main contact for clients on tax matters.
• Handle tax advisory projects and compliance services.
• Supervise junior staff and provide coaching.

Skills

UK corporation tax experience

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Coaching skills

Education

Qualified CTA, ACA / CA or equivalent

Job description

This current vacancy is for an Assistant Manager in our Corporate Tax Advisory and Compliance (CTAC) team based in Leeds. You will work collaboratively to assist the team with the managing of tax relationships across a diverse portfolio of clients which will provide you with a broad range of technical experience. You will take on a variety of projects covering international tax, treasury tax, group restructuring, tax governance, group reporting and domestic tax advisory and compliance. The role will suit an Assistant Manager wanting to drive their tax career. The team is diverse and collaborative, with individuals based across the UK. We embraced hybrid and flexible working long before it became the norm! Our team has a mix of backgrounds and whatever your background we will give you the support, encouragement, and training to thrive at KPMG.

Responsibilities

• Being one of the main points of contact on a portfolio of clients on day-to-day tax matters (both compliance and advisory) and working with Senior Managers and Managers on our larger client accounts
• Undertaking tax advisory projects, including providing UK corporation tax advice based on experience, researching technical topics, working with other areas of UK tax and our overseas members firms to incorporate their input into our advice.
• Ensuring our clients are kept up to date with emerging corporate and wider tax developments impacting their business.
• The delivery of UK corporation tax compliance services
• Supervising the work of junior members of staff and providing coaching to support their development.
• Assisting our Managers and Senior Managers with client account management, including complying with appropriate quality and risk management procedures and financial management.
• Support the leadership with business development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified CTA, ACA / CA or equivalent
• UK corporation tax experience
• Analyse problems, identify core issues, investigate, evaluate, and integrate information.
• Communicate with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent, and clear.
• Sustain a high level of drive, show enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work.
• Take personal responsibility and accountability for managing own work and juggling competing priorities.
• Continuously learn from experiences, seeking out feedback and development opportunities.
• Coach less experienced staff, giving clear directions and constructive feedback.
• Work in a cooperative, respectful manner with colleagues, clients, and the wider community.
• Build the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge, and experience.

Location

Base Location: Leeds plus network of 20 offices nationally.

The KPMG Corporate Tax team is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from Leeds we do work that matters, serving the region with diligence and expertise.

Why Join KPMG as an Corporate Tax Assistant Manager

KPMG's North tax team is a fast‑growing part of the KPMG tax practice. We are looking for excellent candidates with a proven track record who are seeking a dynamic and challenging working environment within a strong supportive leadership and management team. The marketplace is diverse with a client and target base of UK listed, PE backed, inbound and privately‑owned businesses.