Senior Manager, Employment Solutions

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KPMG's Employment Solutions practice is a dynamic and successful area of our business and provides the opportunity to develop relationships with clients across a range of sectors and sizes as you deliver advice in areas such as governance (including all aspects of PAYE, payroll, NMW, holiday pay, CIS compliance), employment status including IR35/off payroll workers, reward and benefit planning.

An opportunity exists for a Senior Manager in our national team. The team is inclusive, supportive and friendly and encourages fresh ideas and innovation from capable, proactive individuals.

The Role

• Managing work in relation to a wide variety of employment solutions advisory projects, varying from larger strategic projects through to risk and opportunity reviews.
• Managing employer compliance activities relating to areas such as employment status decisions, PAYE health checks, SAO certification, HMRC’s “Know Your Customer” reviews, voluntary disclosures, PAYE Settlement Agreements and running projects relating to payroll advisory as well as National Minimum Wage and CIS compliance.
• Taking responsibility for winning, managing and delivering work to a high standard and meeting deadlines.
• Proactively dealing with engagement management aspects of project delivery including work in progress, billing and risk procedures and with consideration for the financial and commercial implications when making difficult decisions.
• Reviewing work and coaching and developing junior colleagues.
• Managing and developing client relationships through business development activities.
• Leading local marketing initiatives.

It is accepted that applicants may need support with their development in some areas depending on their background and previous experience.

The Individual

• The candidate will have practical experience of the areas outlined above with a strong background in Employment Tax. We are interested in candidates who have worked in Practice or HMRC.
• Ideally (but not essential) CTA, ACA, CPA or CA qualified.
• Provides compelling and well thought out solutions to complex problems.
• Applies sound technical and commercial judgment when faced with challenging decisions.
• Demonstrates perseverance and tenacity.
• Identifies and pursues business opportunities.
• Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work and guides others around best work practice.
• Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work.
• Continuously learns from experiences; seeks out feedback and development opportunities.
• Gives clear directions, positive and constructive feedback; coaches less experienced colleagues.
• Works in a cooperative, respectful manner with colleagues, clients and the wider community.