Assistant Manager - Corporate Tax Advisory & Compliance
Location: Edinburgh
Capability: Tax & Law
Job details
Location: Edinburgh
Capability: Tax & Law
Experience Level: Associate/Assistant Manager
Type: Full Time
Service Line: NM CTAC
Contract type: Permanent
Job description
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.
Overview
KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax, Pensions & Legal, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity and insight to our clients’ most critical challenges. As a firm we help our clients navigate their biggest issues and opportunities. We aim to be universally recognised as a great place for great people to do their best work – a firm known for our collaborative and inclusive culture. And we will take pride in driving lasting, positive change in society.
With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, for our people and for the communities we work in.
We work as a hybrid team where we get together in the office or at client sites at least three times a week to collaborate and learn together, with flexibility over how you spend the rest of your time.
The Role
An exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Scotland Corporate Tax Advisory & Compliance team as an Assistant Manager, based in our Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen office. Our client base and the services we provide are varied, so you’ve got a great opportunity to get a broad experience where you can learn and develop. Key aspect of the role will involve:
- Being one of the main points of contact on a portfolio of clients on day-to-day tax matters, working primarily with our Managers and our Senior Manager
- Supporting on the delivery of UK corporation tax compliance services
- Supporting on tax advisory projects by providing UK corporation tax input, based on experience and researching topics, and by working with other areas of tax and our overseas members 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
- Assisting on the delivery of tax reporting and tax audit work
- 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
- Support the leadership with business development opportunities
The role would involve a mixture of tax compliance, reporting and advisory work and there would be flexibility around the weighting of time to these different components of the role based on your experience and areas of interest.
The person
- Qualified CTA or ACA / CA or equivalent
- UK corporation tax experience
- Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates, and integrates information
- Communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent, and clear
- Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work
- Takes personal responsibility and accountability for managing own work and juggling competing priorities
- Continuously learns from experiences, seeking out feedback and development opportunities
- Coaches less experienced staff, giving clear directions and constructive feedback
- Works in a cooperative, respectful manner with colleagues, clients, and the wider community
- Builds the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge, and experience
Why Tax & Law at KPMG?
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.
Read about Tax & LawAbout KPMG
With offices across the UK, we are part of a global network of firms providing Audit, Tax & Law, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology Services to diverse clients.
About KPMGOur Values
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