Corporate Tax Technical Research Manager

KPMG-7; North East; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG is seeking a Corporate Tax Technical Research Manager for their national Central Technical Team. This role involves conducting tax technical research, producing materials based on legislation, and engaging with clients and tax authorities. Candidates should have strong technical skills, relevant qualifications, and be comfortable with evolving technologies including AI.

Qualifications

• Legal/tax qualification required.
• Confidence in interpreting legislation and case law.
• Experience in delivering practical advice desirable.

Responsibilities

• Producing technical reference and thought leadership materials.
• Undertaking research to draft materials based on legislation.
• Supporting client service teams with complex technical queries.

Skills

Legal or tax qualification

Familiarity with UK tax system

Legal research skills

Strong writing skills

Knowledge of tax technology tools

Education

CTA or equivalent

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Job details

Location: Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle upon Tyne, Nottingham, Reading, Watford

Capability: Tax & Law

Experience Level: Manager

Type: Full Time

Service Line: Tax Central

Contract type: Permanent

Job description

Corporate Tax Technical Research Manager

Base Location: London or any of our network of 20 offices nationally

Why Join KPMG as a Corporate Tax Technical Research Manager

Do you enjoy tax technical research and solving complex technical queries? We are looking for a talented individual at Manager level, from either a corporate or mixed tax background, to be part of our national Central Technical Team. The ideal candidate will have very strong technical skills, drive, and curiosity.

The Central Technical team works with teams across the tax practice to collect, create, curate, and communicate technical insight for the benefit of our teams and clients. This involves original research, analyzing knowledge submissions, producing technical resources, assisting with complex queries, producing newsletters, and monitoring tax developments.

We are expanding our team to increase technical expertise, expand our guidance collection, and incorporate new technologies including AI tools.

Team members are based across the UK, supporting hybrid and flexible work. While not directly client-facing, a keen understanding of client issues is essential.

What will you be doing?

• Producing technical reference and thought leadership materials.
• Undertaking research to draft materials based on legislation, case law, and guidance, incorporating insights from various sources.
• Maintaining materials to reflect legal and practice changes.
• Supporting client service teams with complex technical queries.
• Engaging with HMRC and HMT on relevant issues.
• Supporting technology development, including AI tools.
• Providing technical support for training, including development and review.

What will you need to do it?

• Legal or tax qualification (CTA or equivalent).
• Familiarity with the UK tax system and ability to learn new regimes quickly.
• Confidence in interpreting legislation and case law, and legal research skills.
• Strong writing skills.
• Knowledge of tax technology tools and AI is desirable.
• Experience in delivering practical advice is desirable.

We support flexible working to meet individual needs and offer training and development to support your career growth.

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