Senior Manager FS Corporate Tax

KPMG United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Manager for their FS Corporate Tax team to provide corporate tax advisory services for financial services clients. This role involves managing client relationships, mentoring junior team members, and working on business development initiatives. Candidates should have a strong understanding of UK corporate tax, excellent communication skills, and a relevant qualification such as CTA or ACA/CA. Flexibility to adapt to changing demands is essential. Remote work is possible from anywhere in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services is preferred, but not essential.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on corporate tax advisory engagements for financial services clients.
• Manage and review tax compliance as needed.
• Directly interact with clients and manage relationships.
• Provide tax audit support when required.
• Lead business development activities.

Skills

UK corporate tax knowledge

Client and Relationship Management

Team Management

Interpersonal Skills

Business Development

Education

CTA and/or ACA/CA qualification

Job description

Job description

The Team

KPMG's FS Corporate Tax team has an immediate need for a Senior Manager to support delivery of a range of engagements across corporate tax, help us manage our existing portfolio of clients and help us win additional work in the Financial Services marketplace.

The work required by the role would be varied and dynamic and requires a decent level of UK corporate tax knowledge and experience. The role will also require the candidate to be able to work as part of a team both with more senior and more junior staff.

The KPMG FS Corporate Tax Team has a strong market reputation working with leading Global and UK banks, insurers and asset managers on a range of tax services. There is a strong pipeline of project and advisory work. Our team is friendly and supportive with staff members based around the country. The team are used to working with each other remotely for much of the time and therefore we are open to applicants based anywhere in the UK.

The Role

• The role would involve working on corporate tax advisory engagements for financial services clients
• Delivery of tax advice, including potentially Pillar Two advisory work
• If a candidate has an interest in compliance the role could also involve managing and reviewing tax compliance
• The role will involve interacting with clients directly and managing client relationships and commercial arrangements
• Potentially providing tax audit support on our financial services audited entities

The Person

• Ideally the candidate would have knowledge and experience of financial services (Banking, insurance, asset management or more broadly) however that is not essential and we would consider suitably qualified candidates who do not have financial services experience as training can be given as needed.
• Client and Relationship Management: Developing and leading relationships across a portfolio of clients is crucial. This involves managing client work effectively, maintaining good financial discipline, and proactively identifying areas for additional services.
• Team Management and Development: The role requires managing and developing teams to ensure the high-quality delivery of projects, supporting corporation tax compliance/reporting, and mentoring junior team members. There is also an opportunity to undertake performance management responsibilities.
• Technical Expertise: Should be Currently operating at Senior Manager or equivalent grade. A high level of UK corporate tax knowledge and experience is essential, along with an awareness of broader tax and accounting areas. The role may also involve carrying out detailed technical research to support projects or queries.
• Business Development: Involvement in business development activities and working closely with the wider practice is expected to support the growth of the client portfolio.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, along with strong oral and written communication abilities, are necessary to maintain and build internal and external client relationships.
• Qualifications: Essential qualifications include CTA and/or ACA/CA and/or equivalent legal/HMRC/international qualification.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing demands brought about by tax, regulatory, and business changes is important.