Tax Assistant Manager (Banking)

Base Location: London 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 London 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 banking tax team has an immediate need for an assistant manager to support delivery of a range of engagements across corporate tax advisory, tax advisory, and tax audit assist. The KPMG Banking Tax Team has a strong market reputation working with leading Global and UK insurers on a range of tax services.   

The Banking Tax Team will invest in the right candidate to enable quick upskilling on industry tax technical and commercial matters.  There is a strong pipeline of project and advisory work. 

What will you be doing?

Delivery of a range of engagements across Tax Advisory including:

• Tax Advisory including Pillar 2.
• Tax Audit.
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The Indirect Tax practice is a fast-growing and dynamic business, currently with 13 partners and

approximately 186 professional staff located across the UK. We work to support our portfolio of clients

with a variety of Indirect tax issues. Within the team we have specialists in sectors such as Retail,

Supply Chain, International Trade, alongside our Public Sector specialisms. We work closely with our

colleagues in Trade & Customs, Corporate and Employment tax to deliver value to KPMG’s clients.

Transfer Pricing Assistant Manager: 104109

Base Location: Newcastle & Leeds plus a network of 20 offices nationally: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/#LeBlender.OfficeLocations

Why Join KPMG as a Transfer Pricing Assistant Manager within our Transfer Pricing Team based in the North region.

Recognised in the marketplace for our technical excellence – Transfer Pricing at KPMG is an integral part of the firm’s global community.

Our diverse team focuses on compliance and/or advisory services, providing sustainable tax advice to clients, that not only helps to deliver compliance, but also supports their wider commercial objectives.

The team is collaborative, with individuals based nationwide. 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 Transfer Pricing tax advice to a broad range of clients helping them to achieve their commercial objectives. This role involves working on a range of projects.

• Developing and maintaining client relationships
• Interviewing clients to understand activities and value drivers for our clients’ businesses.
• Determining key industry features across varied industries that influence the pricing of transactions.
• Benchmarking market prices across industries and transaction types
• Documenting and designing pricing policies
• Drafting transfer pricing reports
• Supporting clients with tax authority enquiries and Advance Pricing Agreements
• Involvement in global documentation projects where we prepare transfer pricing reports for clients across multiple jurisdictions.
• Coordinating with KPMG’s transfer pricing, international tax, indirect tax and other teams across the business on a range of topics
• Coaching and developing junior members of staff
• Assisting with the team’s business development and marketing initiatives.

What will you need to do it?

• Either a CTA, CA, ACA, ACCA qualification or attained a bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, finance, law, accounting, or equivalent qualification.
• Prior transfer pricing experience, preferably including experience of preparing transfer pricing documentation, tax value chain analyses, benchmarking, supporting with tax authority enquiries/Advance Pricing Agreements, project management and managing junior team members.
• Sound judgement, including the ability to identify and evaluate risk issues and know when to involve others.
• High level of analytical skills and a commercial approach to resolving issues and providing advice
• High level of drive and enthusiasm with a positive attitude
• Good commercial awareness and a desire to develop a technical specialism.
• Ability and willingness to keep up to date technically.
• An appreciation of and/or understanding of ethical/risk issues within a client service environment
• Strong people skills for engaging with our clients and team members.
• Excellent communication and project management skills

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 the team are:

• London
• Newcastle

As our Powered HR practice continues to grow we are seeking talented individuals with experience of Oracle implementations. This is a high-profile role within the team, requiring a balance of business development / sales origination and client delivery.

Role Summary:

24 month secondment 

Location: UK with flexibility to travel to London twice a month

This position is for a Dynamics 365 CE + Power Platform Solution Architect who is self-motivated, experienced, and skilled, to join the KPMG Delivery Network, a part of KPMG International.

How you will make your mark

• Broad understanding of the software development lifecycle, including development management, release management, data migrations, cut-over planning, and early live support.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies. • Ideally, a degree level education, Masters preferred.
• Years of relevant experience in a similar role, particularly in a professional services/consulting firm or Product company.
• Exposure to presales activities and client-facing demos.
• Experience in conducting functional interviews and quickly transforming them into a compelling POC.
• Willingness to travel frequently.
• Experience operating in Shared Services or nearshore teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and communicate with clarity.
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills. Additional fluency in Dutch, French, German, or Italian is preferred.

Required Certifications: 
PL-600 (Must), MB 220, MB -230, MB-240, MB 260 (Must), MB -910, AZ-204, and AZ-900.

Preferred Accreditation:
Should be a current or past MVP (Microsoft most Valuable Professional)

The soft skills required for this role include:
• Strong leadership and the ability to deliver through others.
• Proven stakeholder management skills. • Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to influence outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Professional demeanour and good time management skills.
• Ability to think clearly under pressure and solve complex problems creatively.
• Emphasis on client satisfaction.
• Desire to constantly learn and incorporate new technologies and software.
• Promotion of the company’s values.
• Good communication skills and ability to coach and mentor others.

KDN is Inclusive

Everyone brings a unique perspective. We want to harness diverse thinking by bringing bright minds together and valuing the differences that lead to stronger insights and innovation. At KDN, we recognise that we need Inclusion, Diversity and Equality to be successful. We want to attract, retain and develop diverse talent at all levels. This means recruiting from the widest possible pool of talent, removing barriers that can prevent our people from reaching their full potential, and fostering a fully inclusive environment which maximises collaboration and empowers everyone at KPMG to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage authenticity, honor individual priorities, and respect your choices.