Corporate Tax Assistant Manager in Leeds

The KPMG Corporate Tax team is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from Leeds, we do work that matters, serving the region with diligence and expertise.

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.

We are a network of specialists with a proven track record in Corporate Tax who can offer a forward-thinking working environment with a supportive structure and management team. We collaborate with organisations of all shapes and sizes across a broad range of tax solutions.

KPMG's North tax team is a fast-growing part of the KPMG tax practice. We are looking for excellent candidates with a proven track record who are seeking a dynamic and challenging working environment within a strong supportive leadership and management team.

The marketplace is diverse with a client and target base of UK listed, PE backed, inbound and privately-owned businesses. This current vacancy is for an Assistant Manager in our Corporate Tax Advisory and Compliance (CTAC) team based in Leeds.

You will work collaboratively to assist the team with managing tax relationships across a diverse portfolio of clients which will provide you with a broad range of technical experience. You will take on a variety of projects covering international tax, treasury tax, group restructuring, tax governance, group reporting and domestic tax advisory and compliance.

The role will suit an Assistant Manager wanting to drive their tax career. The team is diverse and collaborative, with individuals based across the UK. We embraced hybrid and flexible working long before it became the norm! Our team has a mix of backgrounds and whatever your background we will give you the support, encouragement, and training to thrive at KPMG.

What will you be doing?

• Working as a key member of the team to provide corporate tax advice to a broad range of clients helping them to achieve their commercial objectives.
• Being one of the main points of contact on a portfolio of clients on day-to-day tax matters (both compliance and advisory) and working with Senior Managers and Managers on our larger client accounts.
• Undertaking tax advisory projects, including providing UK corporation tax advice based on experience, researching technical topics, working with other areas of UK tax and our overseas member firms to incorporate their input into our advice.
• Ensuring our clients are kept up to date with emerging corporate and wider tax developments impacting their business.
• The delivery of UK corporation tax compliance services.
• Supervising the work of junior members of staff and providing coaching to support their development.
• Assisting our Managers and Senior Managers with client account management, including complying with appropriate quality and risk management procedures and financial management.
• Supporting the leadership with business development opportunities.

What will you need to do it?

• Qualified CTA or ACA / CA or equivalent.
• UK corporation tax experience.
• Ability to analyse problems, identify core issues, investigate, evaluate, and integrate information.
• Communicate with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent, and clear.
• Sustain a high level of drive, show enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work.
• Take personal responsibility and accountability for managing own work and juggling competing priorities.
• Continuously learn from experiences, seeking out feedback and development opportunities.
• Coach less experienced staff, giving clear directions and constructive feedback.
• Work in a cooperative, respectful manner with colleagues, clients, and the wider community.
• Build the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge, and experience.

To discuss this or wider Tax 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.