Tax Technology Assistant Manager

KPMG United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an Assistant Manager - Tax Technology to engage with stakeholders, translate requirements, and support technology solution implementations. The role requires a strong background in accounting or tax and an interest in technology. This hybrid position is based in either London or Glasgow, offering flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and concepts.
• Ability to work independently and consult appropriately.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to gather and document requirements.
• Translate requirements to technical teams and draft proposed tax processes.
• Support design, development, and implementation of technology solutions.

Skills

Understanding of accounting or tax

Interest in technology application

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Project management experience

Education

Accounting or tax qualification (ACCA, ACA, CTA)

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Tax Technology

Base Location: Canary Wharf, London OR Glasgow based (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office)

The KPMG Tax Technology & Innovation team comprises Technology Consultants, Business Analysts, Product Owners, Data Architects & Engineers, multidisciplinary engineering teams and IT service delivery professionals working on a large portfolio of systems to improve productivity and solve key business problems across Tax & Legal.

KPMG is one of the world\'s largest and most respected consultancy businesses. We have supported the UK through various times and stand beside the institutions and businesses that shape the country.

Why join the KPMG Tax Technology & Innovation team

Tax is highlighted as an industry where generative AI will significantly impact how services are provided. You will work as part of a team at the forefront of navigating that change and redefining how tax is determined in the UK and globally, ensuring people and companies pay the right amount of tax with the minimum effort.

Responsibilities

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand their challenges, gather and document requirements, and map out current (as-is) processes.
• Work with stakeholders to translate and articulate requirements to technical teams, including drafting proposed tax processes and design documentation.
• Support the design, development and implementation of KPMG and third-party technology solutions for clients, including configuration and testing to ensure functionality and alignment with business objectives.
• Support the development of technology solutions and propositions, participating in testing and deployment phases to ensure successful integration.
• Support technology demonstrations and sales efforts.

What will you need to do it?

• A good understanding or background in accounting or tax is essential.
• An interest in technology and its application in the tax function.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, concepts, and modern work practices.
• Ability to work independently, knowing when to consult and doing so in a timely manner.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex requirements, processes and systems.
• Demonstrable project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Amazing extras / Nice to have

• Accounting or tax qualification such as ACCA, ACA, or CTA or equivalent.
• Experience in data analytics and visualisation tools (e.g. Alteryx, Power BI or Tableau).
• Experience in tax technology solution implementation and configuration.
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning applications in tax technology.

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Our locations and flexibility

We are open to talking to talent across the country, with a preference for candidates who are willing and able to work 2 days per week in one of our core Tech hubs: Canary Wharf, London or Glasgow. Flexible hours and part-time options may be available; please discuss with the team.