Tax Assistant Manager

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom KPMG Full time

Tax Assistant Manager – Corporate Tax Compliance and Advisory - 105163


Base Location: Cambridge is the main hub however we are open to regional candidates as well.


The KPMG Corporate Tax team is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from Cambridge 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.


What will you be doing?



• Being the principal contact with many clients on day to day tax matters and working with managers, senior managers, directors or partners on larger clients


• Being involved on tax advisory and planning work on your client portfolio and working with senior colleagues and specialists to deliver expertise to the local market


• Assisting with business development and attending client events


• Responding appropriately to requests from clients for other KPMG services. Co-ordinating a number of different teams internally to provide a single point of contact for the client in delivering a comprehensive cross-tax offering


• Working with the tax computation processing team in the management and delivery of tax compliance work. Monitoring the tax compliance position using tax administration software

• Reviewing corporation tax computations and advising the client on the computational treatment of contentious issues


• Co-ordinating tax payments, loss relief, capital allowances, group relief and other claims


• Delegating delivery of work to junior colleagues whilst maintaining control of quality and timetables.


• Coaching and developing more junior members of staff


• Maintaining strong financial management of client accounts. For example making sure that fees are raised regularly and identifying situations where overruns can be billed


• Keeping internal control records up to date and ensuring compliance with quality control procedures

What will you need to do it?


• Ability to build good relationships with clients


• Communicates with impact in a way that is open, honest, consistent, and clear


• Works in a cooperative, respectful manner with colleagues, clients and the wider community


• Qualified (ACA or CTA or equivalent)


• Sound knowledge of UK corporate taxation and preferably awareness of international tax issues


• Sound knowledge of accountancy principles, in particular accounting for tax (including deferred taxation and accounts disclosures)


• Strong time and task management skills. Able to remain calm when under pressure and meet deadlines


• Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work


• Monitors and upholds high quality of service and products to clients (internal and external). A practical approach to problems with client focus and commercial awareness


• Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work. Continuously learns from experiences. Seeks out feedback and development opportunities.


• Ability to work as part of a team. Gives clear directions, positive and constructive feedback. Coaches less experienced staff.


Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:


  • Experience of UK tax compliance & advisory work;


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.


Our Locations:


We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core hubs for Tax professionals are:


  • Cambridge
  • London


With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.


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