About the programme

The three year T&R graduate programme is a great foundation to your business career as it combines structured training, work experience and on the job coaching to equip you with the professional skills and experience you need. 
We aim to support our people and help them achieve their potential. 

You will join a Service Line (Corporate Finance, Restructuring or Transaction Services), and during the three year programme you will have the opportunity to experience a placement, in a different area of the business, for a minimum of six months.  This will be tailored to you, to work around your project commitments as well as meet our business needs.  It will provide you with broader commercial understanding as well as the opportunity to expand your network and experiences.

We will also support you to obtain the ACA qualification awarded by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales n or CA in Scotland.  The ACA programme has an excellent first time pass rate (for exams sat to date we average over 90% in T&R) which is usually between 10 and 20% higher than the overall ICAEW pass rate.
 
The programme is designed to support your development and give you a broad commercial awareness of the challenges a business faces across the deal and economic cycle.

Key Skills Required

You will experience an unusually varied and challenging range of work and you are expected to make a contribution to the teams performance early in your career. That means were looking for graduates with:
- the ability to work under pressure;
- excellent analytical skills and who are highly numerate;
- the ability to think quickly and logically and present their views coherently; 
- commercial awareness;
- good communication skills (with people at all levels of an energetic and successful team;
- pride in their work and quality of outputs;
- good time management skills and who are self motivated.
Because the transactions environment is so fast-moving, we really need people who are flexible and committed to helping us deliver our work to tight deadlines.

Tasks and Responsibilities

In T&R, we apply deep technical knowledge and industry expertise to a broad range of complex and challenging transaction and business issues.  You will work with a diverse range of clients in the UK and overseas, including private companies, the public sector, private equity houses, leading financial institutions and individuals across three Service Lines.

Your experiences will enable you to gain broad understanding of how a business manages diverse situations and how we enhance value for our clients.  You could find yourself:
- undertaking research which leads directly to the origination of a deal for a client;
- working in a team advising on the most appropriate debt structure for a business;
- working with an investment bank on the stock exchange listing of a high profile client, reviewing financial information for inclusion in public documents;
- performing an independent business review on a distressed business for a lending bank;
- working overseas to collate and analyse financial information from a data room, and report key findings and recommendations to our client on the target business;
- negotiating with suppliers of a business, where the UK Firm has been appointed as administrators, to maximise the return for the creditors of the business.

Qualifications you'll work for

You will cement your practical on-the-job commercial experience with accounting and technical knowledge by studying for either the ACA or CA qualifications..  This will develop your competency and understanding in key areas such as accounting, audit, finance, management, financial reporting and taxation. 

KPMG has the largest  Professional Qualification Training (PQT) team out of any of the Big 4.  Giving you the best opportunity to pass your exams at the first attempt is embedded into everything we do. We provide generous study leave, bespoke exam pathways and the opportunity to study at your own pace by using sophisticated online learning packages.

There may also be specific regulatory qualifications you are required to complete, depending on the Service Line you join (for example, in Corporate Finance the Certificate in Corporate Finance, for FSA compliance).

Our Requirements

As a general rule, you'll be expected to meet the following requirements:
- Minimum grade B GCSE* Maths
- Minimum grade B GCSE* English Language
- Minimum of 320 UCAS Tariff points (or 26 UCAS points)
- Minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline.
* or equivalent
Please note, that we only consider a candidate's 'top' 3 A-level grades and do not accept General Studies.There is a good reason why KPMG consistently features in the Top 10 of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for! It's not just the exceptional training, market leading career opportunities and flexible work arrangements that we offer; we value diverse opinions and backgrounds and create an environment that combines your commitments outside of work with your career potential.But, don't take our word for it, Industry Awards and Recognition page

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Globally, KPMG's Corporate Finance practice has an industry reputation for delivering forward thinking and objective advice for our global footprint and negotiation prowess, as well as an envied track record in closing successful deals. Together, our firm's Corporate Financiers have advised on or arranged critical and sensitive equity and debt transactions for some of the world's largest corporations, financial institutions and governments.

Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities

Associate Director - Infrastructure Corporate Finance,
Water and Utilities


KPMG’s Infrastructure Group in the UK consists of over 50 professionals and is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading independent financial and business advisers in infrastructure. The group has won many awards, including financial advisor of the year (Infrastructure Journal). The group has locations in London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds and Manchester, but is organised on a national basis, operating under a single national cost centre.
We provide in-depth advice on the strategic, financial and commercial issues driving investments in infrastructure across Transport, Power & Utilities, and Social Infrastructure in the UK and internationally. This advice ranges from the strategic thinking and advice to companies and investors to enable private capital to fund infrastructure to the detailed technical skills required at financial close. We also work closely with other functions within KPMG to advise clients on mergers and acquisitions, valuations, tax, accounting, and due diligence issues.
The utilities sector is a key business area for the Infrastructure Group and encompasses work for the large clients in the sector including all of the leading UK energy and water companies as well as some of largest utilities in the EU and beyond. We provide in depth advice on corporate finance issues and corporate financial management; regulatory finance, regulation and policy, as well as other strategic issues affecting value. Our work combines elements of finance, strategy and economics to assist our clients in structuring investments, securing financing and maximising shareholder value. We are widely recognised by many industry stakeholders as one of the most innovative advisors influencing the future of the sector.
Our business is expanding rapidly and is looking for a high quality candidate to support our Power & Utilities business with a particular focus on water in terms of both project management as well as business development.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

- Project managing the delivery of major engagements on a day to day basis
- Management of internal project teams and external advisers
- Management of a small team dedicated to water as part of the wider infrastructure group
- Undertaking and supporting pitching for new business with ideas
- Developing market intelligence and sector knowledge
- Leading specific business development initiatives
- Building and maintaining relationships with clients and target clients and key market constituents to provide fee earning opportunities
- Introducing ideas to clients and target clients
- Introducing opportunities to financial investors
- Managing multiple projects
- Supervising the production and evaluation of financial models
- Ensuring compliance procedures are adhered to
- Ensuring projects are planned, delivered and closed effectively
- Performance management, coaching and mentoring junior staff as required
Any other duties commensurate with the role.

Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate would:

- Have at least 6 and preferably more years of experience in the utilities sector, water sector in particular, whether at a company, regulator, another consultancy or another stakeholder;
- Have a sound knowledge of water and other utilities’ finances and financial structures, including high leverage and other types of financing used;
- Have a detailed knowledge of Ofwat’s current regulatory regime and prospects (FPL) as well as its application, including detailed regulatory mechanics;
- Understand the wider water sector policy debate;
- Have a knowledge and experience with other regulated utilities in the UK, for example in the energy networks sector including the latest reforms under RIIO;
- Bring excellent report writing, Excel and Powerpoint skills;
- Be skilled in financial analysis, financial modelling and valuations as well as regulatory accounts;
- Be comfortable discussing economic and financial theory, with at least undergraduate and preferably graduate qualifications in economics or finance;
- Be comfortable and/or experienced in an external facing role;
- Relish the opportunity for interaction and dialogue with companies, investors, regulators and other stakeholders, and with a host of functions across KPMG;
- Be an independent thinker with the ability to identify problems and contribute to the development of solutions, helping us to remain at the cutting edge of thinking in the sector;
- Be a highly motivated, ambitious self-starter willing to take advantages of the opportunities this position offers; and
- Have experience of working in and managing small teams
- Appreciate the chance to work on a wide range of projects and proposals simultaneously to demanding timetables.

Experience and Background

Knowledge and experience of other regulatory regimes internationally would be a bonus as would language skills. Familiarity with Bloomberg and statistical analysis packages (eg, Stata, E-views) would also be a positive.

Qualifications:

- 5 GCSEs/O levels including Maths and English
- Degree in any discipline
- All UK staff who have not passed a Financial Services Authority (FSA) approved exam will be required to do so
Global Skills and Behaviours:

Individuals are expected to demonstrate their abilities in line with the KPMG Global Skills and Behaviours to Associate Director Level, as below:

- Business focus
- Accountability
- Drive and resilience
- Feedback and learning
- Developing people
- Building relationships
- Problem solving
- Making an impact
- Professionalism and
- Delivering quality service.
Individuals are also expected to demonstrate their abilities in line with KPMG professional/technical competencies to Associate Director level as below:

- Technical knowledge
- Compliance
- Project management and
- Marketing and business development.
Technical Skills:

- Negotiating skills
- Interviewing skills
- Multitasking
- Risk Management
Additional Information

- KPMG has a Values based culture which everyone is expected to demonstrate and support.
- KPMG Corporate Finance is regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for investment business. Please be aware that this position applied for is an FSA regulated position, and accordingly, if the application is successful, will require the applicant to either be or become an FSA approved person, and maintains this status.
- If the application is successful, a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Standard Disclosure will be requested. Please be aware that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to the applicant obtaining a position, and that KPMG is an equal opportunities employer. A copy of KPMG's policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders and a copy of the CRB code of practice are available on request.
- KPMG is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity in its people.


Applying with a DisabilityKPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of The Employers' Forum on Disability we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss with your recruitment contact any reasonable adjustments to our Recruitment Process that you may require.

KPMG's commitment to diversity
There is a good reason why KPMG consistently features in the Top 10 of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for! It's not just the exceptional training, market leading career opportunities and flexible work arrangements that we offer; we value diverse opinions and backgrounds and create an environment that combines your commitments outside of work with your career potential.But, don't take our word for it, Industry Awards and Recognition page
Policy for Agencies
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Within the Sales and Marketing function, we provide the information, tools, support and challenge required to identify, win and retain clients, and to deploy our high performing sales team to win our most wanted opportunities.

Job DescriptionLocation:
South Region - Bristol or Reading with regional travel required
North Region – Manchester or Leeds with regional travel required

The market is increasingly competitive and KPMG is committed to enabling and empowering its people to win new business effectively and efficiently. The UK Bid Advisory team in KPMG is spearheading the roll out of a new approach designed to change the bid culture across the firm, drive winning behaviours and win more bids. To achieve this we are expanding the team, creating new tools, developing and implementing new communications and training programmes.

Purpose of the role:
To increase the Firm’s bid success rate through:

- Provision of strategic advice, coaching and constructive challenge to partners and senior staff on key regional bids
- Act as the Project Manager on major/complex strategic bids, supporting the Senior Bid Advisor (as necessary) and Lead Partner and managing the entire bid process from Qualification to Win/Loss debrief
- Promotion of Firm’s bid methodology and coaching to all levels of staff on bid best practice and winning behaviours
- Ensuring regional bids are managed and delivered effectively, efficiently and adhere to Firm’s policies (risk, pricing, brand)
- Training and mentoring of function-based bid managers, providing strategic and tactical advice, ad hoc training to supplement the formal training and help to achieve successful outcomes
- Assist in the roll-out of the bid manager training programme and act as a coach and role model to the wider Bid Manager community
- Support the Regional Chairman and Regional Head of Sales to manage pipeline and ensure correct level of focus/support is provided to strategic bids, escalating any issues which will impact success
- Development and continuous improvement of bid best practice and knowledge sharing with other bid advisors throughout the country.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide advice and coaching to the bid lead partner and team across the entire bid process ie from Qualification to Win/Loss debrief
- Ensure all bid team members have a clear understanding of their roles and the input required and challenge any capacity/commitment issues
- Ensure all strategic milestones/review points are completed effectively and appropriate leadership/stakeholders are notified and involved
- Coach and direct the Bid Project manager throughout the process to drive progress, resolve any blockages, motivate the team
- Bring the client perspective and ensure strategy will engage the client and our proposition is compelling not just compliant (including formal compliance check/shadow marking versus RFP)
- Challenge decision to tender, team selection and team chemistry
- Contribute to and direct the development of the overall bid strategy, incorporating client contact plan and creative approach
- Input into and challenge of the value proposition: specifically ensuring client proposition and the key messages are clear and incorporated into all collateral and contact plan
- Help develop the approach to site visits/client meetings and ensure the learning loop in place to capture insights gained and strategy revised as appropriate
- Facilitate and input into the storyboard and the development of content for all collateral and review of all materials: are the value proposition, benefits and KPMG differentiators clear?
- Facilitate and input into pitch preparation sessions and advise on the use of appropriate visual aids
- Attend presentation dry runs and provide coaching of bid team (and individual members) for impact and authenticity
- Work with Lead Partner and team on post pitch activities and client contact plan
- Arrange win/loss debriefs , advising on appropriate independent interviewer, and ensure learning points captured and actioned
- Advise Bid Team and other parties (eg Competitive intelligence) of any lessons learned or insights gathered.
- Work with function-based Bid Project managers on smaller bids, providing ad hoc training to supplement the formal training and help to achieve sustainable improvement in the bidding capability in the service lines
- Assist in the roll-out of the Bid Project Manager training programme and act as a coach to bid managers and a role model for winning behaviours
- Proactively foster good communication and interaction with Bid Advisory Team and key stakeholders in the Firm
- Advocate and utilise the best practice process, tools and behaviours when providing light touch support to bid teams
- Challenge, create and share best practice and ensure knowledge is distilled and leveraged for other opportunities
- Undertake win/loss debrief interviews and ensure learning points captured and fed back appropriately
- Proactively contribute to a team environment and actively participate in central Bid Team meetings
- Contribute to the ongoing development of Bid best practice, proactively refine and develop tools and templates and contribute content to the Bid Advisory repository eg standard text and answers and example collateral
- Provide UK Bid Advisory leadership with regular updates on the proposals pipeline and actively participate in all team meetings
- Carry out ad-hoc projects to support the dissemination of bid policy and best practice and keep the Firm updated on new developments.

Qualifications and Background

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent
- Experience of competitive bidding in a sales and marketing environment –providing specialist business development/bid management advice
- Experience of working in a large and complex professional services or corporate environment essential
- Track record of a winning mindset and being personally critical to the winning of business opportunities

Experience and Skills

- Sound bid project management experience – experience of running bids with third-party involvement would be an advantage
- Excellent writing and communications skills
- Effective organisational and project management skills
- Ability to work under pressure with challenging deadlines, multiple stakeholders and opinions
- Emotional intelligence and the ability to adapt personal style and approach to successfully influence and motivate team stakeholders
- Ability to influence/challenge senior stakeholders
- Ability to facilitate strategy and innovation sessions to achieve successful outputs.
- Evidence of commercial and common sense approach to problem solving and an ability to ‘think on one’s feet’
- Proven ability to network and leverage that network to achieve successful outcomes
- Strong team-player, with the ability to motivate others (mostly not under direct control) and engender high performing behaviours and results
- Effective challenging and negotiation
- Impactful, resourceful, persistent and determined – with a sense of humour!
Applying with a DisabilityKPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of The Employers' Forum on Disability we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss with your recruitment contact any reasonable adjustments to our Recruitment Process that you may require.

KPMG's commitment to diversity
There is a good reason why KPMG consistently features in the Top 10 of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for! It's not just the exceptional training, market leading career opportunities and flexible work arrangements that we offer; we value diverse opinions and backgrounds and create an environment that combines your commitments outside of work with your career potential.But, don't take our word for it, Industry Awards and Recognition page
Policy for Agencies
KPMG has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. Please check here to see our policy on agencies: Policy]]>Mon, 06 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-Bid-Advisor-%28Regional%29/2419906/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-Bid-Advisor-%28Regional%29/2419906/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID3086BRJob TitleTax Assistant Managers- Expatriate Tax/Private ClientCountryUnited KingdomLocationGlasgowFunctionTaxService LinePeople Services - Advisory & ComplianceService Line InformationKPMG'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.

The People Services group delivers services ranging from taxation and compliance advice for private clients, to assisting organisations in areas such as International Executive Services. We also assist pension funds (or the companies that sponsor them) to manage pensions issues. Our activities are diverse in scope, but can be grouped according to the different business issues they help our clients address.

Job Description KPMG's Tax & Pensions practice is a dynamic and successful area of our business.

KPMG is setting up a Tax Centre of Excellence, aimed at challenging and modernising the way that the Tax & Pensions practice delivers tax compliance services to our clients by centralising the activities relating to the preparation and finalisation of tax computations and returns within the Tax Centre of Excellence.
All staff working in this area will be required to demonstrate exceptional tax compliance skills, the ability to work to tight deadlines and produce a first class product ready for issue to our clients. This will involve working closely with tax professionals based in all of KPMG’s UK offices, along with our offshore partners, to deliver a seamless service to our clients.

We are currently looking to recruit a number of Assistant Tax Managers with a minimum of 2 years experience in personal or expatriate tax compliance to be based in our Tax Centre of Excellence in Glasgow The roles involve working on a range of clients and projects. The work includes:


Roles and Responsibilities

- Reviewing a wide range of Tax Returns for issue to client.
- Coaching junior members of staff & provision of feedback.
- Building relationships with tax professionals in other KPMG offices.
- Being the day to day contact for allocated clients
- Ensuring delivery of work within agreed budgets and timescales.
- There will be some involvement in other project work.

Qualifications and skills

The successful candidate will possess the following skills:

- Qualified CTA or appropriate experience
- Ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
- High level analytical skills and a commercial approach to resolving issues and providing a advice
- Strong interpersonal skills are required in addition to strong oral and written communication skills.

Applying with a DisabilityKPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of The Employers' Forum on Disability we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss with your recruitment contact any reasonable adjustments to our Recruitment Process that you may require.

KPMG's commitment to diversity
KPMG consistently features in the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for, which has been recognised with a special achievement award to mark our 10 years in the Top 25. We pride ourselves on being a place where your individuality is valued; you can be yourself and still achieve your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results to our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that's the KPMG difference. But, don't take our word for it, find out more about diversity at KPMG Here
Policy for Agencies
KPMG has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. Please check here to see our policy on agencies: Policy]]>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Tax-Assistant-Managers-Expatriate-TaxPrivate-Client/2568281/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Tax-Assistant-Managers-Expatriate-TaxPrivate-Client/2568281/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID2730BRJob TitleContract Governance Audit - Senior ManagerCountryUnited KingdomLocationLondonFunctionAdvisory Risk ConsultingService LineForensicService Line InformationUsing a wide variety of technical and sector-specific skills, KPMG's Risk Consulting group proactively helps clients increase profits whilst reducing reputational, operational, financial and other risks. We are experienced in managing diverse issues including fraud, regulatory compliance, risk frameworks and modelling, capital efficiency, corporate governance, dispute resolution, deriving value from contracts and much more.

Forensic - Using specialist accounting, investigation and business skills in assisting clients involved in commercial or regulatory disputes or in the investigation of fraud and impropriety. Working in the team will mean getting involved in a broad range of projects, i.e. Fraud investigations, and tracing assets.

Job DescriptionOur IP & Contract Governance team works with clients across all sectors on a range of financial compliance issues. These include:

- Reviews of suppliers to ensure compliance with contractual pricing arrangements and other supplier code of conduct or contractual requirements eg insurance requirements
- Review of licensing and royalty arrangements to ensure completeness of revenue streams and compliance with contractual requirements eg for marketing spend
- Review of joint venure partners to ensure compliance with financial aspects of JV agreements
As a senior manager in our team you will lead programmes of reviews/audits, support partners in developing new contract compliance propositions, work on proposals and other business development initiatives and take a key role in team building and staff development;

As engagement senior manager, you will direct and lead multiple teams of 3+ people to execute contract compliance reviews, collecting, validating and reporting cost and revenue information from a range of third parties and using project management skills you will monitor and drive the team’s progress on your projects.

- Analysis and interpretation of contracts, cost, revenue data and researching solutions to technical challenges and contractual ambiguities.
- Reviewing the teams’ work throughout the project to ensure the highest quality deliverables with responsibility for the quality of the client deliverable.
- Developing relationships with client personnel and working with them to deliver a portfolio of projects and generate new opportunities
- Reporting to the Engagement Leaders, you will communicate and explain the content of the deliverables to client and third party stakeholders
- Build relationships both internally and externally to seek out opportunities to develop the business proposition around the firm working with other departments in KPMG Advisory
- Be a driver for new opportunities in the IP&CG business with external clients expanding the scope of contractual advice we give to clients as a value added extension to our core proposition eg contract management.
- Some travel to client and customer sites is required (typically 10% of your time). There may be some overseas travel.Qualifications and Skills


- Have obtained a minimum 2.1 degree or relevant qualification.
- Be ACA or equivalent qualified.
- Have at least 7 years experience in audit or other related fields (eg procurement / compliance)Experience and Background

Successful candidates will:

- Be able to review working papers and write client reports
- Be a proven senior project manager capable of managing multiple competing priorities
- Have experience in generating leads and opportunities with new and existing clients
- Be able to build strong networks across other departments in KPMG
- Have experience of managing and developing staffApplying with a DisabilityKPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of The Employers' Forum on Disability we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss with your recruitment contact any reasonable adjustments to our Recruitment Process that you may require.

KPMG's commitment to diversity
There is a good reason why KPMG consistently features in the Top 10 of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for! It's not just the exceptional training, market leading career opportunities and flexible work arrangements that we offer; we value diverse opinions and backgrounds and create an environment that combines your commitments outside of work with your career potential.But, don't take our word for it, Industry Awards and Recognition page
Policy for Agencies
KPMG has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. Please check here to see our policy on agencies: Policy]]>Fri, 10 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-Contract-Governance-Senior-Manager/2476949/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-Contract-Governance-Senior-Manager/2476949/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID2880BRJob TitleAARTS Manager - Tax Management Transformation & ComplianceCountryUnited KingdomLocationLondonFunctionTaxService LineCorporate Tax ServicesService Line InformationKPMG'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.

Working in the Corporate Tax department at KPMG will give you the opportunity to develop relationships with clients as you help manage the amount of corporation tax they need to pay. This involves working with clients to produce complex tax computations and returns for HM Revenue & Customs, giving advice on corporate planning and restructuring projects and finding ways to reduce their effective rate of tax.

Job Description
Department information

The TMT&C service line is one of the four priority propositions of our 2015 Tax Transformation strategy. The TMT&C team in London is focused on working with clients to manage their tax compliance and reporting activities, tax governance, tax risk and controls and helping them manage their reputation around tax. Services are provided to a broad range of clients across all sectors from the largest FTSE’s or inbounds to mid market companies. The range of activities covered is broad with some members of the team focusing on particular areas. The main activities include supporting clients with:

- Tax reporting obligations under UK, IFRS and US GAAP
- Managing tax risk and the relationship with HMRC, including resolving disputes using Alternative Dispute Resolution techniques
- Delivering corporate tax compliance engagements
- Providing consulting advice on compliance requirements, including designing compliance processes
- Managing global compliance outsourcing contracts
- Tax technical advice relevant to business issues and opportunities
- Developing tax control frameworks and embedding tax risk management
- Compliance with the Senior Accounting Officer (‘SAO’) legislation, including designing and delivering remediation projects
- Advising on the approach to Tax Transparency, including for example collating data on taxes paid, advising on presentation of the data in the accounts or separate transparency reports, preparing for analyst briefings and assessing the tax strategy and governance.

The TMT&C service line includes Audit and Accounting Related Tax Services (AARTS). Our AARTS team is a virtual group of circa 80 people, led out of London, which focuses on helping clients deliver accurate and efficient tax reporting.

Client and Market profile: The TMT&C team currently services a number of large, multi-national groups in the FTSE 350 and inbound subsidiaries/branches of overseas equivalents (e.g. Fortune 500). This includes the following sectors: Aerospace and Defence; Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing; Chemical; Pharmaceuticals; Food, Drink; Tobacco; Retail; Consumer Products; Oil & Gas; Mining and Utilities; Media, Telecoms, Entertainment, IT etc.

Roles and Responsibilities

Due to growth in the Audit and Accounting Related Tax Services area, a tax reporting specialist is required to provide technical input in this exciting and challenging field. This person will be responsible for managing the relationships and delivery of a range of services in the AARTS area across a portfolio of clients, working as a member of a client service team within the group.

The role will provide plenty of opportunity to interact with clients and the wider tax, audit and advisory teams across the firm. In addition, this person will play a key role in winning new work by identifying opportunities, supporting proposals and joining partners in discussions with targets and clients to generate additional lines of work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing tax technical input for audit of tax on a mix of listed and non-listed multinational groups;
- Supporting clients with their group/statutory Tax Reporting needs; including delivery and project management on global outsource contracts under US GAAP and IFRS;
- Providing advice to clients on GAAP conversion projects, whether in respect of the forthcoming UK GAAP changes or part of acquisition conversions/listings etc;
- Undertaking tax accounting project work, including, inter alia, special purpose accounts, tax risk provision reviews under IFRS/US GAAP, providing tax accounting training and advising clients on process improvements and changes to accounting standards;
- Developing and maintaining client relationships across a portfolio of clients;
- Advising clients on driving efficiency through the compliance process, improving controls, and leveraging technology;
- Assisting clients to develop and embed Tax Risk Assessment processes to identify, assess, mitigate, monitor and report tax risk;
- Advising clients on the tax and tax accounting implications of new legislation;
- Responding to client requests for ad hoc technical advice;
- Contributing to sales activities by working with more senior members of the team to generate additional work opportunities for both existing clients and targets, supporting proposals and propositions across functions, sectors and accounts;
- Coaching and developing junior members of staff.

Qualifications and Skills
• ACA or CTA qualified

Experience and Background

The successful candidate will have some of the following skills:
- Strong awareness of tax reporting requirements and the UK tax regime;
- US GAAP and IFRS tax reporting knowledge;
- Project management/co-ordination skills and experience (e.g. on global compliance outsourcing engagements or similar projects);
- Excellent interpersonal skills with strong oral and written communication skills. Communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear;
- Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work. Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work;
- Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information;
- Builds the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge and experience

Applying with a DisabilityKPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of The Employers' Forum on Disability we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss with your recruitment contact any reasonable adjustments to our Recruitment Process that you may require.

KPMG's commitment to diversity
There is a good reason why KPMG consistently features in the Top 10 of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for! It's not just the exceptional training, market leading career opportunities and flexible work arrangements that we offer; we value diverse opinions and backgrounds and create an environment that combines your commitments outside of work with your career potential.But, don't take our word for it, Industry Awards and Recognition page
Policy for Agencies
KPMG has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. Please check here to see our policy on agencies: Policy]]>Sat, 04 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-Manager-Tax-Management-Transformation-&-Compliance/2531808/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-Manager-Tax-Management-Transformation-&-Compliance/2531808/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID1648BRJob TitleIES (Expat) Tax ManagerCountryUnited KingdomLocationLondonFunctionTaxService LinePeople Services - Advisory & ComplianceService Line InformationKPMG'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.

The People Services group delivers services ranging from taxation and compliance advice for private clients, to assisting organisations in areas such as International Executive Services. We also assist pension funds (or the companies that sponsor them) to manage pensions issues. Our activities are diverse in scope, but can be grouped according to the different business issues they help our clients address.

Job DescriptionKPMG's Tax & Pensions 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.

The People Services group delivers services to corporate clients including PAYE and Social Security advice, individual tax advice and compliance services for international assignees, employment tax matters and executive reward advisory services. Our activities are diverse in scope and a successful candidate can expect to be involved in a number of varied and different areas according to the business issues faced by their client portfolio.

Roles and Responsibilities

Maintaining good relationships with clients
Being the day to day contact for allocated clients
Management of compliance processes for international assignees
Ensuring clients are provided with up to date information on relevant tax developments
Advising on risk issues relevant to client and assisting in mitigating these
Preparing client advice for manager/partner review
Some project management
Delegation of work to, and training of junior staff
Day to day contact with HMRC
Interaction with KPMG's global People Services network

Qualifications and Skills

ACA/CTA qualified or equivalent

Experience and Background

Identifies and pursues business opportunities
Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work
Seeks out feedback and development opportunities
Gives clear directions, positive and constructive feedback.
Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information
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).
Applying with a DisabilityKPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of The Employers' Forum on Disability we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss with your recruitment contact any reasonable adjustments to our Recruitment Process that you may require.

KPMG's commitment to diversity
There is a good reason why KPMG consistently features in the Top 10 of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for! It's not just the exceptional training, market leading career opportunities and flexible work arrangements that we offer; we value diverse opinions and backgrounds and create an environment that combines your commitments outside of work with your career potential.But, don't take our word for it, Industry Awards and Recognition page
Policy for Agencies
KPMG has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. Please check here to see our policy on agencies: Policy]]>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-IES-%28Expat%29-Tax-Manager/2042532/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-IES-%28Expat%29-Tax-Manager/2042532/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID3079BRJob TitleTax Managers- Expatriate Tax/Private Client- Full Time or Part TimeCountryUnited KingdomLocationGlasgowFunctionTaxService LinePeople Services - Advisory & ComplianceService Line InformationKPMG'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.

The People Services group delivers services ranging from taxation and compliance advice for private clients, to assisting organisations in areas such as International Executive Services. We also assist pension funds (or the companies that sponsor them) to manage pensions issues. Our activities are diverse in scope, but can be grouped according to the different business issues they help our clients address.

Job Description KPMG's Tax & Pensions practice is a dynamic and successful area of our business.

The Tax & Pensions practice delivers services ranging from taxation and compliance advice for private and corporate clients, to assisting organisations in areas such as International Executive Services. We also assist pension funds (or the companies that sponsor them) to manage pensions issues. Our activities are diverse in scope, but can be grouped according to the different business issues they help our clients address.

KPMG is setting up a Tax Centre of Excellence, aimed at challenging and modernising the way that the Tax & Pensions practice delivers tax compliance services to our clients by centralising the activities relating to the preparation and finalisation of tax computations and returns within the Tax Centre of Excellence.
All staff working in this area will be required to demonstrate exceptional tax compliance skills, the ability to work to tight deadlines and produce a first class product ready for issue to our clients. This will involve working closely with tax professionals based in all of KPMG’s UK offices, along with our offshore partners, to deliver a seamless service to our clients.

We are looking to recruit a number of Tax Managers with a minimum of 4 years experience in personal or expatriate tax compliance to be based in our Tax Centre of Excellence in Glasgow. The roles will involve working on a range of clients and projects. The work includes:

Roles and Responsibilities

- Building and maintaining strong relationships with KPMG’s UK network & overseeing service delivery to ensure delivery of all Tax Centre of Excellence
targets.
- Management of all associated tax compliance processes
- Ensuring clients are provided with up to date information on relevant tax developments
- SLA/KPI management
- Delegation of work to, and training and coaching of junior staff.
- Recognising and developing opportunities to further grow the Tax Centre of Excellence team

Qualifications and Skills

- ACA/CTA qualified or appropriate experience

- Ability to manage staff and a busy portfolio of clients

Experience and Background

- Previous experience of delivery of large volume programs would be an advantage
- Seeks out feedback and development opportunities
- Gives clear directions, positive and constructive feedback.
- Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information
- 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).
- Understands how to effectively manage a busy portfolio of clients and deliver sound and technically accurate advice

Applying with a DisabilityKPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of The Employers' Forum on Disability we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss with your recruitment contact any reasonable adjustments to our Recruitment Process that you may require.

KPMG's commitment to diversity
KPMG consistently features in the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for, which has been recognised with a special achievement award to mark our 10 years in the Top 25. We pride ourselves on being a place where your individuality is valued; you can be yourself and still achieve your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results to our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that's the KPMG difference. But, don't take our word for it, find out more about diversity at KPMG Here
Policy for Agencies
KPMG has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. Please check here to see our policy on agencies: Policy]]>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Tax-Managers-Expatriate-TaxPrivate-Client/2568280/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Tax-Managers-Expatriate-TaxPrivate-Client/2568280/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID3085BRJob TitleTax Managers- Expatriate Tax/Private ClientCountryUnited KingdomLocationGlasgowFunctionTaxService LinePeople Services - Advisory & ComplianceService Line InformationKPMG'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.

The People Services group delivers services ranging from taxation and compliance advice for private clients, to assisting organisations in areas such as International Executive Services. We also assist pension funds (or the companies that sponsor them) to manage pensions issues. Our activities are diverse in scope, but can be grouped according to the different business issues they help our clients address.

Job Description KPMG's Tax & Pensions practice is a dynamic and successful area of our business.

The Tax & Pensions practice delivers services ranging from taxation and compliance advice for private and corporate clients, to assisting organisations in areas such as International Executive Services. We also assist pension funds (or the companies that sponsor them) to manage pensions issues. Our activities are diverse in scope, but can be grouped according to the different business issues they help our clients address.

KPMG is setting up a Tax Centre of Excellence, aimed at challenging and modernising the way that the Tax & Pensions practice delivers tax compliance services to our clients by centralising the activities relating to the preparation and finalisation of tax computations and returns within the Tax Centre of Excellence.
All staff working in this area will be required to demonstrate exceptional tax compliance skills, the ability to work to tight deadlines and produce a first class product ready for issue to our clients. This will involve working closely with tax professionals based in all of KPMG’s UK offices, along with our offshore partners, to deliver a seamless service to our clients.

We are looking to recruit a number of Tax Managers with a minimum of 4 years experience in personal or expatriate tax compliance to be based in our Tax Centre of Excellence in Glasgow. The roles will involve working on a range of clients and projects. The work includes:

Roles and Responsibilities

- Building and maintaining strong relationships with KPMG’s UK network & overseeing service delivery to ensure delivery of all Tax Centre of Excellence
targets.
- Management of all associated tax compliance processes
- Ensuring clients are provided with up to date information on relevant tax developments
- SLA/KPI management
- Delegation of work to, and training and coaching of junior staff.
- Recognising and developing opportunities to further grow the Tax Centre of Excellence team

Qualifications and Skills

- ACA/CTA qualified or appropriate experience

- Ability to manage staff and a busy portfolio of clients

Experience and Background

- Previous experience of delivery of large volume programs would be an advantage
- Seeks out feedback and development opportunities
- Gives clear directions, positive and constructive feedback.
- Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information
- 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).
- Understands how to effectively manage a busy portfolio of clients and deliver sound and technically accurate advice

Applying with a DisabilityKPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of The Employers' Forum on Disability we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss with your recruitment contact any reasonable adjustments to our Recruitment Process that you may require.

KPMG's commitment to diversity
KPMG consistently features in the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for, which has been recognised with a special achievement award to mark our 10 years in the Top 25. We pride ourselves on being a place where your individuality is valued; you can be yourself and still achieve your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results to our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that's the KPMG difference. But, don't take our word for it, find out more about diversity at KPMG Here
Policy for Agencies
KPMG has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. Please check here to see our policy on agencies: Policy]]>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Tax-Managers-Expatriate-TaxPrivate-Client/2568285/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Tax-Managers-Expatriate-TaxPrivate-Client/2568285/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID3199BRJob TitleSenior Manager- Private Client TaxCountryUnited KingdomLocationGlasgowFunctionTaxService LinePeople Services - Advisory & ComplianceService Line InformationKPMG'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.

The People Services group delivers services ranging from taxation and compliance advice for private clients, to assisting organisations in areas such as International Executive Services. We also assist pension funds (or the companies that sponsor them) to manage pensions issues. Our activities are diverse in scope, but can be grouped according to the different business issues they help our clients address.

Job DescriptionThe Tax & Pensions practice delivers services ranging from taxation and compliance advice for private and corporate clients, to assisting organisations in areas such as International Executive Services. We also assist pension funds (or the companies that sponsor them) to manage pensions issues. Our activities are diverse in scope, but can be grouped according to the different business issues they help our clients address.

KPMG is setting up a Tax Centre of Excellence, aimed at challenging and modernising the way that the Tax & Pensions practice delivers tax compliance services to our clients by centralising the activities relating to the preparation and finalisation of tax computations and returns within the Tax Centre of Excellence. All staff working in this area will be required to demonstrate exceptional tax compliance skills, the ability to work to tight deadlines and produce a first class product ready for issue to our clients. This will involve working closely with tax professionals based in all of KPMG’s UK offices, along with our offshore partners, to deliver a seamless service to our clients.

We are looking to recruit a Tax Senior Manager with a minimum of 6 years experience in personal tax compliance to be based in our Tax Centre of Excellence in Glasgow . The roles will involve working on a range of clients and projects. The work includes:

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Leading by example in terms of client relationships, technical quality and service delivery
- Leading and managing a team of people including coaching and developing more junior staff
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with KPMG’s UK network and overseeing service delivery to ensure delivery of all Tax Centre of Excellence targets.
- Identify potential risks and deliver appropriate solutions.
- Recognising and developing opportunities to further grow the Tax Centre of Excellence.

Qualifications and Skills

- ACA/CTA qualified or appropriate experience

Experience and Background

- Previous experience of delivery of large volume programs would be an advantage
- Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude that translates across the team
- Gives clear direction to staff together with the ability to deliver positive and constructive feedback
- Communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear
- Monitors and upholds high quality of service and products to clients
- Understands how to effectively manage a busy portfolio of clients and deliver technically sound accurate adviceApplying with a DisabilityKPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of The Employers' Forum on Disability we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss with your recruitment contact any reasonable adjustments to our Recruitment Process that you may require.

KPMG's commitment to diversity
KPMG consistently features in the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for, which has been recognised with a special achievement award to mark our 10 years in the Top 25. We pride ourselves on being a place where your individuality is valued; you can be yourself and still achieve your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results to our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that's the KPMG difference. But, don't take our word for it, find out more about diversity at KPMG Here
Policy for Agencies
KPMG has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. Please check here to see our policy on agencies: Policy]]>Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Senior-Manager-Private-Client-Tax/2588935/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Senior-Manager-Private-Client-Tax/2588935/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID2389BRJob TitleAssistant Manager - Private ClientCountryUnited KingdomLocationGlasgowFunctionTaxService LinePeople Services - Advisory & ComplianceService Line InformationKPMG'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.

The People Services group delivers services ranging from taxation and compliance advice for private clients, to assisting organisations in areas such as International Executive Services. We also assist pension funds (or the companies that sponsor them) to manage pensions issues. Our activities are diverse in scope, but can be grouped according to the different business issues they help our clients address.

Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities

This is an advisory role requiring an Assistant Manager with previous private client experience. More specifically your responsibilities will include being and integral part of a team which will deal with the following:

Delivering a high quality personal tax service to our clients including individuals, sole traders, partnerships and trusts.

Manage a portfolio of more complicated clients and being able to provide personal tax advice on a wide range of assignments including inheritance tax, capital gains tax and income tax and particularly identifying opportunities to advise your portfolio of clients in relation to these taxes.

Providing original and creative thinking to solve tax problems, frequently assisting with devising wholly bespoke tax advice and solutions on one-off assignments.

Project managing tax advisory assignments to ensure deadlines, risk management and compliance procedures are all met.

Managing work in progress and ensuring prompt billing and cash collection.

Qualifications and skills

Candidates interested in this role should have the following skills and qualifications:

- Qualified accountant or tax specialist with prior experience of working in a similar environment with exposure to varied advisory assignments.
- Academically strong results in career to date coupled with a deep technical understanding of the issues facing private clients.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and constructively at a variety of levels with clients, their other professional advisors and colleagues.
- A keen and insightful understanding of the issues facing clients and an ability to deliver bespoke tax solutions to meet their needs.
- An ability to work as part of a team as well as on their own initiative
- A commitment to clients, colleagues and KPMGApplying with a DisabilityKPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of The Employers' Forum on Disability we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss with your recruitment contact any reasonable adjustments to our Recruitment Process that you may require.

KPMG's commitment to diversity
There is a good reason why KPMG consistently features in the Top 10 of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for! It's not just the exceptional training, market leading career opportunities and flexible work arrangements that we offer; we value diverse opinions and backgrounds and create an environment that combines your commitments outside of work with your career potential.But, don't take our word for it, Industry Awards and Recognition page
Policy for Agencies
KPMG has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. Please check here to see our policy on agencies: Policy]]>Sat, 11 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Manager-Private-Client/2427297/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Manager-Private-Client/2427297/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID2354BRJob TitleIES Tax Consultant - People ServicesCountryUnited KingdomLocationLondonFunctionTaxService LinePeople Services - Advisory & ComplianceService Line InformationKPMG'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.

The People Services group delivers services ranging from taxation and compliance advice for private clients, to assisting organisations in areas such as International Executive Services. We also assist pension funds (or the companies that sponsor them) to manage pensions issues. Our activities are diverse in scope, but can be grouped according to the different business issues they help our clients address.

Job Description
KPMG's Tax & Pensions 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.

The People Services group delivers services to corporate clients including PAYE and Social Security advice, individual tax advice and compliance services for international assignees, employment tax matters and executive reward advisory services. Our activities are diverse in scope and a successful candidate can expect to be involved in a number of varied and different areas according to the business issues faced by their client portfolio.

Roles and Responsibilities
• Working as part of a team to maintain good relationships with clients
- Day to day contact with clients on variety of issues
- Preparation of UK tax returns for international assignees
- Ensuring clients are provided with up to date information on relevant tax developments
- Preparing client advice for manager/senior manager review
- Attending client meetings with a manager
- Preparation of income tax / NIC calculations
- Day to day contact with HMRC
- Interaction with KPMG’s global People Services network

Qualifications and Skills
• ATT qualified or willing to study towards this qualification

Experience and Background
• Identifies and pursues business opportunities
- Takes personal responsibility and is accountable for own work
- Seeks out feedback and development opportunities
- Thoroughly researches problems, investigates the technical positions and draws own conclusions
- Communicates in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear
- Builds the reputation of KPMG through quality of work, knowledge and experience
- Monitors and upholds high quality of service to clients (internal and external).
Applying with a DisabilityKPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of The Employers' Forum on Disability we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss with your recruitment contact any reasonable adjustments to our Recruitment Process that you may require.

KPMG's commitment to diversity
There is a good reason why KPMG consistently features in the Top 10 of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for! It's not just the exceptional training, market leading career opportunities and flexible work arrangements that we offer; we value diverse opinions and backgrounds and create an environment that combines your commitments outside of work with your career potential.But, don't take our word for it, Industry Awards and Recognition page
Policy for Agencies
KPMG has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. Please check here to see our policy on agencies: Policy]]>Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-IES-Tax-Consultant-People-Services/2591356/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-IES-Tax-Consultant-People-Services/2591356/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID1642BRJob TitleTax Assistant Manager - IES (Expat)CountryUnited KingdomLocationLondonFunctionTaxService LinePeople Services - Advisory & ComplianceService Line InformationKPMG'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.

The People Services group delivers services ranging from taxation and compliance advice for private clients, to assisting organisations in areas such as International Executive Services. We also assist pension funds (or the companies that sponsor them) to manage pensions issues. Our activities are diverse in scope, but can be grouped according to the different business issues they help our clients address.

Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities

- Maintaining good relationships with clients
- Being the day to day contact for allocated clients
- Management of compliance processes for international assignees
- Ensuring clients are provided with up to date information on relevant tax developments
- Advising on risk issues relevant to client and assisting in mitigating these
- Preparing client advice for manager/partner review
- Some project management
- Delegation of work to, and training of junior staff
- Day to day contact with HMRC
- Interaction with KPMG's global People Services networkQualifications and Skills

- ACA/CTA qualified or equivalent
Experience and Background

- Must have significant Expatriate Tax advisory experience
- Identifies and pursues business opportunities
- Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work
- Seeks out feedback and development opportunities
- Gives clear directions, positive and constructive feedback.
- Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information
- 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).Applying with a DisabilityKPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of The Employers' Forum on Disability we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss with your recruitment contact any reasonable adjustments to our Recruitment Process that you may require.

KPMG's commitment to diversity
There is a good reason why KPMG consistently features in the Top 10 of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for! It's not just the exceptional training, market leading career opportunities and flexible work arrangements that we offer; we value diverse opinions and backgrounds and create an environment that combines your commitments outside of work with your career potential.But, don't take our word for it, Industry Awards and Recognition page
Policy for Agencies
KPMG has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. Please check here to see our policy on agencies: Policy]]>Sun, 19 May 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-Tax-Assistant-Manager-IES-%28Expat%29/2130165/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-Tax-Assistant-Manager-IES-%28Expat%29/2130165/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS