Tax Senior Manager - Global Mobility Services

KPMG-UnitedKingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Manager to join their Global Mobility Service practice in Birmingham. The role involves managing client relationships, leading advisory projects, and overseeing a junior team. Candidates should have experience in UK expatriate tax and strong analytical skills, with a passion for international work. This position offers exposure to high-profile engagements and the opportunity to work within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing global assignee populations, immigration, social security, and compensation across countries.
• Ability to manage a busy GMS client portfolio and deliver accurate advice.
• Resilient under pressure and deadline-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage UK service delivery and/or global coordination of client engagements.
• Build, maintain, and lead strong client relationships.
• Lead advisory projects for clients.

Skills

Experience with UK expatriate tax

Analytical skills

Effective communication skills

Strong financial management skills

Education

ATT/CTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Manager to join us in our National Markets regions in any of the following locations: Scotland (Glasgow and Edinburgh), North (Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle), Midlands (Birmingham), South (Reading and Bristol).

KPMG's Global Mobility Service (GMS) practice is a diverse and fast-growing area of our Tax business. We serve some of the biggest names, with high-profile engagements touching every corner of the world. Our GMS engagement teams are "360 degree service oriented," with tax technical, client development, and client-facing responsibilities as part of each successful Senior Manager's remit. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a confident, outward-facing skillset, and willing to invest time and energy in the marketplace. We are looking for remarkable candidates, ready for early responsibilities and close contact with our partner group.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Involvement with a wide range of clients, exposure to interesting projects
2. Manage UK service delivery and/or global coordination of client engagements, supported by a junior team
3. Build, maintain, and lead strong client relationships
4. Be the day-to-day contact for clients
5. Review complex tax returns and oversee tax technical projects
6. Conduct VIP arrival/departure briefings
7. Lead client service teams for smooth operation
8. Prepare written advice and advise clients on GMS issues
9. Lead advisory projects for clients
10. Keep clients updated on marketplace developments
11. Lead business development and proposals
12. Manage and coach junior staff

Qualifications and Skills

• ATT/CTA qualification or equivalent preferred but not mandatory

Experience and Background

• Experience with UK expatriate tax, including tax returns and advisory
• Experience managing global assignee populations, immigration, social security, and compensation across countries
• Ability to manage a busy GMS client portfolio and deliver accurate advice
• Energetic, committed, ambitious
• High personal responsibility and accountability
• Receptive to feedback
• Analytical skills to investigate and evaluate issues
• Strong financial management skills
• Effective communication skills in speech and writing
• Upholds KPMG's reputation through quality work
• Passion for international work and leading global teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible, positive, team-oriented
• Organized, able to work independently
• Resilient under pressure and deadline-oriented
• Sound professional judgment