Indirect Tax Senior Manager

KPMG United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the UK is seeking an experienced professional to join their Indirect Tax practice within the Financial Services team. This role involves providing high-quality advisory and compliance services, developing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Indirect Taxes and a proactive approach to business development. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative solutions in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience in Indirect Taxes required.
• Mentoring junior team members technically and commercially.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality indirect advisory and compliance services to FS clients.
• Maintaining and developing strong client relationships.
• Developing innovative solutions and opportunities for clients.

Skills

Indirect Taxes

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Education

ACA

CTA

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Job description

With significant annual growth and ambitious plans for further expansion between now and the end of 2024, our team is home to one of the UK's leading Indirect Tax practices and an exciting place to be. Our expertise spans across the various indirect taxes in the UK - including VAT, Customs and Excise, Insurance Premium Tax, and Environmental Taxes. We help clients manage their indirect tax compliance, adopt and apply new technology, and forge broader advisory relationships. It's varied and pioneering work that helps businesses anticipate and manage change. As part of this collaborative team, you'll use your expertise to do work that matters, helping to create opportunities for clients in a world of increasing complexity.

KPMG is part of a global network of firms offering Audit, Tax, Consulting, Deal Advisory, and Technology services. With over 16,000 colleagues, we bring creativity and insight to our clients' most critical challenges.

We have offices across the UK, working with everyone from start-ups and individuals to major multinationals across various industries. Our work is often complex, but our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

Our Indirect Tax practice is one of the leading teams in the UK, providing advice and support in all aspects of Indirect Tax (VAT, Customs Duty, Green taxes) to a broad range of sectors including multinationals, retailers, public sector organizations, and financial services (banking, insurance, asset finance, asset management, and real estate).

The practice is fast-growing and dynamic, with approximately 13 partners and 190 professionals across the UK. We support our clients with various indirect tax issues, with specialists in sectors such as Retail, Supply Chain, International Trade, Public Sector, and Financial Services. We collaborate closely with Trade & Customs, Corporate, and Employment tax teams to deliver value.

The role is within the Financial Services (FS) Indirect Tax team, servicing clients in VAT and Insurance Premium Tax (IPT). These real-time, transactional taxes require close collaboration with clients to understand their operations deeply.

The team handles both compliance and advisory services, with recent successes including projects with major investment banks, insurers, asset managers, and fintechs. Demand for indirect tax support remains strong.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality indirect advisory and compliance services to FS clients
• Maintaining and developing strong client relationships
• Developing innovative solutions and opportunities for clients
• Supporting business development initiatives
• Building and maintaining key B2B and B2C client relationships
• Mentoring junior team members technically and commercially
• Collaborating with directors and partners to realize your potential

Qualifications and Skills

• ACA, CTA, or Qualified Solicitor with significant relevant experience in Indirect Taxes

Experience and Background

This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to be part of a successful, growing team. The ideal candidate:

• Assumes personal responsibility and accountability
• Is driven, committed, and ambitious
• Seeks feedback and development opportunities
• Identifies and pursues business opportunities
• Maintains high motivation and positive attitude under pressure
• Continuously learns and develops
• Provides clear feedback and coaches less experienced staff
• Works cooperatively and respectfully with colleagues and clients
• Analyzes problems thoroughly and evaluates information
• Communicates openly, honestly, and clearly
• Builds KPMG's reputation through quality work and expertise
• Upholds high standards of service to internal and external clients