Corporate Tax Manager - Milton Keynes or Watford

At KPMG, our values define who we are and the way we do business. As a leading professional services firm, we know that our strength and capability come from our people: their different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. From our inclusive leadership strategy to our diversity and inclusion targets, we are making bold changes to who we are and what we do. Be part of it.

This exciting role is within our London Corporate Tax Advisory & Compliance team, based in our Milton Keynes or Watford office. Our clients include UK headquartered businesses and inbound groups across a range of sectors. Our work in the tax advisory space includes supporting clients with business and fiscal change. This can include advising on new jurisdiction entry, the development of new business areas, business reorganisations, tax authority enquiries, pre/post transaction reorganisations, refinancing, cash repatriation, interest deductibility and the impact of global fiscal change (e.g. BEPS Pillar 2).

We work as a hybrid team where we get together in the office or at client sites at least twice a week to collaborate and learn together, with flexibility over how you spend the rest of your time.

The role:

• Working closely with Partners, Directors and/or Senior Managers on complex projects to deliver technically excellent advice and service.
• Managing UK and cross border teams on advisory projects, liaising with specialists, overseas member firms and external advisers, critically analysing and challenging their input to deliver successful projects and expertise to our clients.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
• Managing teams and coaching and developing junior members of staff both in respect of technical delivery and soft skills.
• Managing our engagement quality and risk processes and client financials.
• Being a role model for KPMG’s values.

You’ll also have the opportunity to get involved in UK corporation tax compliance and reporting if that interests you.

The person:

• Qualified CTA or ACA / CA or equivalent UK corporation tax experience.
• Sustains a high level of energy, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude that translates across the team.
• Displays an inclusive, collaborative approach and operates in a respectful manner with colleagues, clients, and the wider community.
• Brings insight and effectively applies knowledge to business and client problems.
• Communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills, curious and a commercial approach to resolving issues and providing advice.
• Strong project management skills, including ability to work as part of a team and to show initiative to drive projects forward.
• Ability to multi-task and manage a range of clients, projects and relationships.
• Effectively develops and coaches junior team members.
• Dedication to continuously develop skills and technical knowledge.

The issues surrounding tax and legal services are constantly evolving, both locally and globally. Which is why you’ll find life at KPMG both intellectually stimulating and rewarding. There’s also the scale and breadth of what we do – our services span specialisms such as Corporate and Indirect Tax; Expatriate and Private Client Personal Tax compliance and advice; and KPMG Law.

With offices across the UK, we are part of a global network of firms providing Audit, Tax & Law, Consulting, and Technology Services to diverse clients. They provide us with a strong sense of identity, ensuring we can grow stronger. They bind us together, across our different backgrounds and cultures, and are common to each of us.

Explore more about why Our Values matter. From role sharing and flexible start and finish times to home working, we’ll try and support the flexible work patterns that best suit you. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues thrive and reach their full potential, whatever their identity or background.

We’re a member of the Business Disability Forum so please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any adjustments that you might need in the application process - and if you are successful beyond this. We’re a recognised leader in the Government’s scheme. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for all experienced professional opportunities.