Employment Tax - Senior Manager

Job description

KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax & 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.

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.

KPMG's Tax practice is a dynamic and successful area of our business. A constantly changing and increasingly high-profile field, Tax can offer a surprisingly broad range of quality career paths to ambitious people.

KPMG's Employment Solutions practice is a growth part of the Tax business and provides the opportunity to develop relationships with clients across a range of sectors and size 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 London team.  The team is inclusive, supportive and friendly and encourages fresh ideas and innovation.  We have experienced consistent high growth over a number of years and are looking for capable, proactive individuals to join our team.

The Role

The key aspects of the role include:

• 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.
• Leading and providing support on our Employer Solutions technology offerings including implementation and follow up support.
• 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. 
• 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.
• Communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear.
• Builds the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge and experience.
• Monitors and upholds high quality of service and products to clients (internal and external).