Tax Assistant Manager

KPMG International Cooperative; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global auditing and consulting firm in Leeds is looking for a qualified tax professional to manage client relationships and oversee audit and tax reporting engagements. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge in corporate taxation and accountancy principles, and demonstrate excellent communication and management skills. This role emphasizes mentorship and quality control in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Must be ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified.
• Sound knowledge of UK corporate taxation.
• Effective communication in an open and clear manner.

Responsibilities

• Act as the contact on audit and tax reporting engagements.
• Review and document technical tax disclosures.
• Mentor and develop junior members of staff.

Skills

ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified

Sound knowledge of UK corporate taxation

Sound knowledge of accountancy principles

Effective communication skills

High level of drive and positive attitude

Problem analysis and evaluation skills

Strong time and task management skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Acting as the day‑to‑day contact on audit and tax reporting engagements, liaising with audit teams, the client and AARTS/tax managers
• Reviewing, testing and documenting technical tax disclosures prepared by clients and their independent advisers
• Delegating delivery of work to junior colleagues whilst maintaining control of quality and timetables
• Developing and maintaining client relationships across a portfolio of clients
• Developing and maintaining internal relationships with the audit teams and other departments
• Mentoring and developing junior members of staff
• Keeping up to date and sharing technical insights with the rest of the AARTS team
• Building good relationships with clients

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified
• Sound knowledge of UK corporate taxation and preferably awareness of international tax issues
• Sound knowledge of accountancy principles, in particular accounting for tax (including deferred taxation and accounts disclosures)
• Communicates with impact in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear
• Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work
• Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work
• Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information
• Builds the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge and experience
• Strong time and task management skills; able to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines

About KPMG

KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax & Pensions, Consulting, Deal Advisory and 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.