Senior Manager - FS Corporate Tax

KPMG Careers; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

KPMG is seeking a Senior Manager to lead UK corporate tax advisory engagements within our Financial Services Corporate Tax practice. You will build and manage client relationships, deliver high‑quality tax advice, and oversee tax compliance and reporting across a diverse client portfolio.

The role offers remote-first flexibility with national scope across the UK, and opportunities for career progression in a leading global firm.

Qualifications

• UK corporate tax expertise with advisory experience.
• Proven ability to lead client relationships and engagements.
• Experience in mentoring junior colleagues.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Flexible to navigate changing tax and regulatory landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Leading bespoke corporate tax advisory engagements for financial services clients.
• Providing sophisticated tax advice on complex matters including Pillar Two.
• Acting as primary point of contact for clients and managing commercial arrangements.
• Overseeing corporate tax compliance and reporting when needed.
• Collaborating with audit teams to provide tax audit support.
• Contributing to business development and driving practice growth.

Skills

Senior Manager

Client relationships

Engagement leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Adaptability

Tax knowledge

Education

CTA/ACA/CA

Job description

Location: Aberdeen, Birmingham & Other locations

Location: Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Gibraltar, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle upon Tyne, Nottingham, Reading, South Coast - Southampton, Watford

Capability: Tax & Law

Experience Level: Senior Manager

Type: Full Time

Business Area: Corporate Tax Services

Contract type: Permanent

Are you an ambitious Senior Manager with a strong background in UK corporate tax, looking to elevate your career within a dynamic and highly respected financial services team?

KPMG is seeking a talented individual to join our growing FS Corporate Tax practice, supporting a diverse portfolio of leading global and UK banks, insurers, and asset managers. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead complex advisory engagements, cultivate key client relationships, and contribute to our thriving practice, with the flexibility to be based anywhere in the UK.

The Opportunity:

KPMG's Financial Services Corporate Tax team holds a strong market reputation, partnering with an impressive array of clients on high‑profile tax advisory and project work. Our robust pipeline offers continuous engagement on cutting‑edge issues, including significant involvement in Pillar Two advisory work.

As a Senior Manager, you can get involved in:

• Leading and delivering bespoke corporate tax advisory engagements for our financial services clients.
• Providing sophisticated tax advice on complex matters, including emergent areas like Pillar Two.
• Acting as a primary point of contact for clients, expertly managing relationships and commercial arrangements.
• Overseeing and reviewing corporate tax compliance and reporting where there is an interest and need.
• Collaborating with audit teams to provide expert tax audit support for our financial services entities.
• Actively contributing to business development initiatives and collaborating across the wider practice to drive growth.

About the Team & Culture:

Our team is built on a foundation of collaboration, support, and excellence. We are a friendly and inclusive group of professionals located across the UK, accustomed to working effectively together in a remote-first environment. This enables us to offer genuine flexibility regarding your location within the UK. We are committed to your development, providing a supportive atmosphere for career growth and continuous learning.

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a proactive and technically astute individual who can thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Currently operating at a Senior Manager grade or an experienced Manager.
• In‑depth knowledge and extensive experience in UK corporate tax are fundamental, including experience with corporate tax advisory work.
• Proven experience in leading client relationships, managing engagements effectively, and maintaining strong financial discipline.
• Demonstrable ability to manage and develop teams, ensuring high‑quality project delivery and actively mentoring junior colleagues. Opportunities for performance management responsibilities are available.
• Strong awareness of broader tax and accounting principles, with the capability to undertake detailed technical research.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, vital for fostering strong internal and external client relationships.
• A high degree of flexibility and adaptability to navigate rapidly changing tax, regulatory, and business landscapes.

Highly Desirable (but not essential):

Significant knowledge and experience within the financial services sector (Banking, Insurance, Asset Management, or broader FS). While highly valued, we will consider exceptional candidates from other sectors with a strong desire to specialise in financial services, where comprehensive training will be provided.

Qualifications:

• Essential: CTA and/or ACA/CA and/or equivalent legal/HMRC/international qualification.

Why KPMG?

Joining KPMG means becoming part of a leading global professional services network. We offer:

• An environment where your expertise directly impacts top‑tier financial services clients.
• Exposure to complex and intellectually stimulating work, including leading‑edge advisory areas like Pillar Two.
• Significant opportunities for career progression, continuous learning, and professional development.
• A flexible, supportive, and collaborative national team culture.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.

The issues surrounding tax and legal services are constantly evolving, both locally and globally. Which is why you'll find life at KPMG both intellectually stimulating and rewarding. There's also the scale and breadth of what we do – our services span specialisms such as Corporate and Indirect Tax; Expatriate and Private Client Personal Tax compliance and advice; and KPMG Law.

With offices across the UK, we are part of a global network of firms providing Audit, Tax & Law, Consulting, and Technology Services to diverse clients.

They provide us with a strong sense of identity, ensuring we can grow stronger. They bind us together, across our different backgrounds and cultures, and are common to each of us.

From role sharing and flexible start and finish times to home working, we'll try and support the flexible work patterns that best suit you.

We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues thrive and reach their full potential, whatever their identity or background.

We're a member of the Business Disability Forum so please get in touch if you'd like to discuss any adjustments that you might need in the application process - and if you are successful beyond this.

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