Indirect Tax Manager

KPMG United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading firm in the UK, specializing in Indirect Tax for large corporates. This role offers the chance to provide high-quality VAT advice while developing strong client relationships and innovative solutions. You'll be part of a supportive environment, coaching junior members and collaborating with specialists to deliver exceptional service. If you're passionate about tax and eager to grow within a successful team, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge and make a significant impact in a fast-paced, rewarding setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years VAT experience in compliance or advisory roles.
• Strong analytical skills and a commercial approach to resolving issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality indirect tax advice in line with UK legislation.
• Develop strong client relationships and innovative solutions.

Skills

VAT Compliance

Client Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Business Development

Coaching and Development

Education

Chartered Tax Qualification

Legal Qualification

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Job description

Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity and insight to our clients' most critical challenges.

With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, for our people and for the communities we work in.

Indirect Tax - Large Corporates

KPMG has one of the leading Indirect Tax practices in the UK. Our 15 partners and approximately 230 professionals provide advice and support in all aspects of Indirect Tax (VAT, Customs Duty, Green taxes) to a broad range of business sectors including large multi-nationals, household name retailers and public sector organisations.

The Large Corporates Indirect Tax practice is a fast-growing and dynamic business. Within the team we have specialists in sectors such as Retail, Supply Chain and International Trade, Life Sciences, TMT and Energy & Natural Resources. We work closely with our Trade & Customs and Corporate tax colleagues to deliver value and support our portfolio of clients.

Roles and Responsibilities

As a key member of our Large Corporates Indirect Tax team you will be:

• providing high quality indirect tax advice for clients in line with UK legislation, HMRC guidance, and other local tax jurisdiction rules (where appropriate with support from KPMG member firms);
• developing and maintaining strong client relationships for those clients you are responsible for;
• developing innovative solutions for our clients including identifying VAT risks and opportunities;
• managing finances, including developing and managing project budgets and billing to ensure profitable delivery of client engagements;
• Managing some of the team's business development and marketing initiatives;
• coaching and developing junior team members of the team from both a technical and commercial perspective;
• Working closely with directors and partners who will provide you with the support and opportunities to assist you in realising your full potential;
• linking closely with specialist colleagues in International Tax, Transfer pricing and Indirect Tax (Trade and Customs) where necessary.

Experience and Skills

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who would like to be part of a successful and growing team. You should be someone who:

• takes personal responsibility and accountability for their work;
• has very strong people skills for engaging with our clients and team members;
• has a minimum of 5 years of relevant VAT experience from a compliance or advisory role and/or relevant chartered tax and/or equivalent legal/international qualification;
• communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear;
• identifies and pursues business opportunities and demonstrates sound judgement, including the ability to identify and evaluate risk issues and know when to involve others;
• has strong analytical skills and a commercial approach to resolving issues and providing advice;
• has a high level of drive and enthusiasm with a positive attitude and willingness to keep up to date technically;
• has an appreciation of and/or understanding of ethical/risk issues within a client service environment;
• is willing to coach less experienced staff. Gives clear direction and can provide positive, constructive feedback;
• Works in a cooperative, respectful manner with colleagues and clients;

Monitors and upholds high quality of service to clients.