Corporate Tax Assistant Manager - Banking

KPMG International Cooperative; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in London is seeking an Assistant Manager for its FS Corporate Tax team. The role involves managing diverse tax advisory projects and supporting compliance activities. Candidates should have a corporate tax background, ideally with tax audit experience, and possess strong communication and analytical skills. The firm offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in tax audit is ideal.
• Currently operating at assistant manager grade.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of tax advisory engagements.
• Working across various locations with flexible hours.
• Leading large, complex projects with accountability.

Skills

Corporate tax background

Ability to communicate effectively

High level analytical skills

Banking experience

Job description

Overview

KPMG's FS Corporate Tax team has an immediate need for an Assistant Manager to support delivery of a range of engagements across corporate tax advisory, tax advisory, and tax audit assist. The KPMG FS Corporate Tax Team has a strong market reputation working with leading Global and UK bank and insurers on a range of tax services. The team will invest in the right candidate to enable quick upskilling on industry tax technical and commercial matters. There is a strong pipeline of project and advisory work.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of a range of engagements across tax advisory including M&A, tax advice including Pillar 2, tax audit, and compliance
• Working across 20 sites across the UK with potential for office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options

Qualifications

• Corporate tax background, ideally some experience in tax audit
• Currently operating at assistant manager grade
• Willingness to learn
• Possession of sound judgement, including the ability to identify and evaluate risk issues, and knowing when to involve others
• Pro-active in identifying and progressing business opportunities for the long-term benefit of the business
• A track record of helping to lead / leading large, complex, high intensity projects, with a focus on accountability, high quality and timely delivery
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels (internally and externally) and be a team player; strong interpersonal skills in addition to strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to build and motivate teams
• High level analytical skills and a commercial approach to resolving issues and providing advice; ability to apply knowledge of fundamental tax principles in identifying potential technical issues and opportunities
• Adaptability and dynamism
• Ability to multi-task and be organised
• Desire to coach and develop more junior members of the team in order to build specialisms rapidly and respond to market demand

Skills / Extras

• Banking experience
• PILLAR 2.0