GCT - Tax Technology - Manager

KPMG International Cooperative; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced individual to lead tax technology projects. The role involves managing delivery teams, developing client relationships, and optimizing service offerings in the tax sector. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in indirect tax, experience with tax-related tech, and strong project management skills. Flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recent experience with indirect taxes.
• Hands-on experience with tax-related technologies.
• Experience with popular ERP technologies.
• Strong collaboration and relationship building skills.
• Extensive experience in tax technology implementation.
• Experience working with Fortune 500-scale companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement teams in technology and tax transformation projects.
• Manage delivery of multiple tax technology projects.
• Provide configuration and guidance to project teams.
• Develop service offerings and optimize delivery models.
• Coach and develop junior team members.

Skills

Collaboration

Relationship building

Time management

Technical development

Proactivity

Education

ATT/CTA/ACA or equivalent qualifications

Project Management qualifications such as Lean Six Sigma

Tools

Vertex

OneSource

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Alteryx

Power BI

Job description

Responsibilities

• Represent KPMG while leading engagement teams in the delivery of large technology and tax transformation projects, working with the wider team to deliver excellent client‑facing services
• Project manage the delivery of multiple, simultaneous tax technology projects
• Provide hands‑on configuration, guidance, and assistance to support project teams in delivery efforts
• Help our clients develop global governance and process frameworks
• Manage junior team members in the delivery of internal and external projects
• Develop service offerings and optimise delivery models
• Take the initiative to broaden knowledge and skills with new solutions and capabilities in the tax technology market
• Build strong relationships with existing and new clients
• Develop conversations with prospective clients and collaborate with colleagues on proposals, identify new conversations, and develop solutions
• Coach and develop members of the team
• Develop and apply technical knowledge, contributing to the capabilities of the team
• Follow KPMG best practice and policy. We are offering full‑time roles with flexible working arrangements, including early or late starts, shorter working days, etc. We would be happy to discuss your own requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements in more detail.

Service Focus Areas

• BEPs: assisting clients in transforming their operating models, processes, systems, and data in preparation for Pillar 2, and reviewing Pillar 2 tax compliance work to ensure accuracy and adherence to global minimum tax requirements.
• Managed Services: provide compliance services to global clients across a range of tax, accounting, transfer pricing obligations under a managed service arrangement
• Technology: help clients leverage the right technology, tools and platforms to transform their tax function
• Tax Operating Model: collaborate with clients to build and operate a leading tax function, managing tax risk, opportunities, reputation and compliance
• Data Management: support client tax teams to maximise the use of data available in the organisation in order to effectively manage the Tax Function

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recent experience with indirect taxes (e.g. VAT, GST, US SUT)
• Minimum 5 years of recent, hands‑on experience with tax‑related technologies (e.g. Vertex, OneSource, Avalara)
• Strong collaboration, teamwork, and relationship building skills across multiple functions and levels in an organisation
• Experience with popular ERP technologies (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365)
• Experience with data, analytics and workflow automation tools (e.g. Alteryx, Power BI)
• Extensive experience in tax technology implementation including requirements gathering, design, build, testing, deployment, and support
• Experience with tax data, analytics, and reporting
• Experience working with Fortune 500‑scale companies
• Experience leading project teams on major technology projects
• Knowledge of indirect tax complex supply chain transactions and understanding of the VAT implications with knowledge of the downstream compliance process
• Experience directly configuring technology systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Vertex, OneSource)
• Candidate will be well organised, have excellent time management skills, proactive and confidently challenge assumptions, ask questions and demonstrate solutions focus
• Will confidently communicate both internally and with clients and have a willingness for personal and technical development
• Qualified by experience, or holding ATT/CTA/ACA or equivalent qualifications
• Project Management qualifications such as Lean Six Sigma are welcome

About the Role and Team

At KPMG we have re‑imagined careers in Global Compliance & Transformation (GCT). A key focus for KPMG's GCT team is to help multinational groups and financial services clients manage their global tax compliance, reporting and statutory accounting obligations, through outsourcing, co‑sourcing, transformation and technology. Our clients leverage KPMG's compliance and transformation expertise and technology to drive better visibility, greater efficiency and improved risk management across their organisation. Ultimately we prepare groups for the future of digital compliance helping them develop a sustainable, technology‑enabled and holistic future state operating model. We are winning new clients and are rapidly growing our team as a result of these investments and successes.

This is an exciting time to be part of our GCT team at KPMG where reimagining tax is a strategic priority for our UK and Global business. We have a diverse client base, from mid‑market to FTSE listed groups, from public sector to real estate to financial services. The role involves working on clients of all sizes and across a wide range of sectors.

We offer the opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic part of the business, within a team that embraces diversity and personal development. We actively recruit experienced individuals across the following areas: BEPs, Managed Services, Technology, Tax Operating Model, Data Management.