Tax Technology Assistant Manager

KPMG UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK seeks a Tax Technology Assistant Manager to engage with clients and manage the implementation of technology solutions in tax services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tax or accounting and a keen interest in technology. This role involves stakeholder engagement, requirement gathering, and supporting technology development. A degree or professional qualification in accounting or tax is essential. Candidates should be adaptable, analytical, and have experience with data visualization tools.

Qualifications

• 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 and modern work practices.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to gather and document requirements.
• Translate requirements to technical teams for design documentation.
• Manage the design, development, and implementation of technology solutions.

Skills

Tax and accounting expertise

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Adaptability to new technologies

Education

Accounting or tax qualification (ACCA, ACA, CTA)

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job description

The KPMG Tax Technology& Innovation are made up of Technology Consultants, Business Analysts, Product Owners, Data Architects & Engineers, Multi-disciplinary Engineering teams and IT Service delivery professionals working on a large portfolio of systems used to improve productivity and solve key business problems across Tax & Legal.

This business has2500+tax& legalprofessionals covering multiple disciplines.We serve many thousands of clients and private individuals by providing a modern, market-leading suite of technology solutions that provide an efficient digital experience from routine to complex tax advice.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Why Join the KPMG Tax Technology & Innovation team as a Technology Implementation Assistant Manager?

Tax is highlighted frequently as an industry where generative AI will have a significant impact on how services are provided. You will be working as a team at the forefront of navigating that change and redefining the way in which tax is determined in the UK and globally, making sure people and companies pay the right amount of tax with the minimum amount of effort.

What will you be doing?

As a Tax TechnologyAssistant Manager, you willcombineyourtax and accountingexpertisewithcutting-edgetechnologies, tosupportour clients tonavigate the ever-evolving tax landscape and transform the way we deliver tax services.

In this role you will:

• Engagewith internal and external stakeholders to understandtheir unique challenges,gatherand documentrequirements, and map outcurrent (‘as-is’)processes
• Work closely withstakeholders totranslateand articulaterequirementstotechnical teams,including drafting proposed tax processes and design documentation
• Support with managingthe design,developmentand implementation ofKPMG andthird partytechnology solutionsfor clients, including configuration and testing to ensure functionality and alignment with business objectives
• Support the development oftechnology solutions andpropositions,participatingintesting and deploymentphases to ensure successful integration
• Supporttechnology demonstrationsand 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 taxfunction
• Ability to quickly adapt tonew technologies, concepts, and modern work practice
• Ability to workindependently, knowing when to consult and doing thisin a timely manner
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complexrequirements,processesand systems
• Demonstrable project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:

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

To discuss this or wider Technology roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Our Locations:

We are open to talk to talent across the country but preference will be given to candidates who are willing and able to do 2 days per week in one of our core Tech hubs for this role, which are:

Canary Wharf, London OR Glasgow

We can potentially facilitate flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.