http://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/feeds/kpmg-restructuring-manager-jobs/ Custom RSS Feed for kpmg-restructuring-manager-jobs Fri, 24 May 2013 07:41:42 GMT en-us http://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/feeds/kpmg-restructuring-manager-jobs/ 720 AutoReq ID2936BRJob TitleRestructuring Assistant ManagerCountryUnited KingdomLocationManchesterFunctionAdvisory Transactions & RestructuringService LineRestructuringService Line InformationIn Restructuring our clients and wider stakeholders vary considerably and include corporates (from mid-market to blue-chip), lawyers, hedge funds, lenders, PE houses, and public sector organisations.

Our service offerings develop in line with market demands and include advice on:
- Insolvency - both execution and advisory
- Exit planning and implementation
- Cash management - both crisis and strategic
- Lender advisory
- Corporate financial restructuring
- Operational restructuring, including turnaround, planning and implementation
- Impaired loan advisory services
- Chief restructuring officers
- Insurance solutions - insolvency services aimed exclusively at insurance companies.

Job Description
Role & Responsibilities

KPMG LLP's national restructuring practice has over 600 staff in 25 offices around the UK. We provide two distinct types of service: restructuring advice to companies who are under performing or experiencing liquidity problems and recovery advice and assistance to insolvent companies, their creditors and other stakeholders.

KPMG LLP has long established restructuring and recovery teams in the UK and has advised on many of the major company restructurings over the past few years as well as handling some of the highest profile corporate insolvencies. The Restructuring team offers a range of services to both companies and their stakeholders, which include independent business reviews; operational and financial restructuring; cash management; managed exits; general insolvency advice and formal insolvency appointments.

We are currently looking for an Assistant Manager to join the Middle Market team within Restructuring, based in Manchester. The role will involve working on restructuring and insolvency assignments.

- Work alongside case managers and engagement leaders to provide support on the restructuring or insolvency assignments.
- Rapid progression to a project management role, taking ownership of the key aspects of cases or managing discreet aspects of larger assignments.
- Support the case manager’s production of reports/output on advisory/restructuring projects and all aspects of an insolvency assignment (typically involving trading, liaising with creditors and key stakeholders and sale of business)
- Participating in marketing events, together with research and targeting of new client opportunities and development of client proposals. This will include the development of internal and external contacts.

Experience and Background

- Newly or recently qualified ACA (or similar) with experience of being an 'in charge' on client assignments.
- Up to date with accounting and taxation issues.
- Experience in restructuring or another commercial specialism such as transaction services, corporate finance or in industry would be an advantage, however this is not a prerequisite.


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
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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 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Manchester-Restructuring-Assistant-Manager/2539375/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Manchester-Restructuring-Assistant-Manager/2539375/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID3120BRJob TitleRestructuring ManagerCountryUnited KingdomLocationGlasgowFunctionAdvisory Transactions & RestructuringService LineRestructuringService Line InformationIn Restructuring our clients and wider stakeholders vary considerably and include corporates (from mid-market to blue-chip), lawyers, hedge funds, lenders, PE houses, and public sector organisations.

Our service offerings develop in line with market demands and include advice on:
- Insolvency - both execution and advisory
- Exit planning and implementation
- Cash management - both crisis and strategic
- Lender advisory
- Corporate financial restructuring
- Operational restructuring, including turnaround, planning and implementation
- Impaired loan advisory services
- Chief restructuring officers
- Insurance solutions - insolvency services aimed exclusively at insurance companies.

Job Description
In Restructuring our clients and wider stakeholders vary considerably and include corporates (from mid-market to blue-chip), lawyers, banks and asset based lenders, hedge funds, PE houses and public sector organisations.

Our service offerings develop in line with market demands and include advice on:

- Insolvency – both execution and advisory
- Exit planning and implementation
- Cash management – both crisis and strategic
- Lender advisory
- Corporate financial restructuring
- Operational restructuring, including turnaround, planning and implementation

Role & Responsibilities

Based in the Glasgow office and working as part of our Scotland practice, you will operate as a key manager within our Restructuring team, managing highly skilled and motivated staff and a number of challenging remits.

Your role will involve high level exposure to clients and target company staff as well as regular interaction with other members of the Restructuring senior management team. You will need to be articulate, confident, friendly and able to work on your own initiative. You will be responsible for managing a wide range of formal insolvency assignments, dealing with the day to day administration of a portfolio of administrations, receiverships, CVAs and CVLs, reporting to Senior Managers or Directors or to the appointment taker directly.

You will be responsible for delivering Independent Business Reviews and are also likely to get involved in Cash Management, Operational Restructuring and Cost Reduction engagements.

You will quickly assume responsibility for leading medium to large size new assignments and also assist in on major new assignments from time to time. You will assist with business development activity to positively contribute to the winning of new assignments for the Restructuring practice.

You will be mobile, flexible and willing to work on remits across the Scotland and from time to time, in other parts of the UK.

Qualifications and skills

- JIEB qualified (preferred but not essential) or CPI qualified.
- Qualified ACA (or similar) with experience of managing client assignments.
- Up to date with current insolvency issues.

Experience and background

The successful candidate will display a combination of the following attributes:

- Strong background in insolvency.
- Able to demonstrate good commercial awareness allied to application of common sense to all business related issues.
- Good working knowledge of IPS.
- Strong report writing and Excel skills.
- Strong team skills and a good sense of humour are essential.
- Good organisational and prioritisation skills and the ability to lead more junior staff and delegate effectively.
- Strong analytical ability.
- Committed to the job with a professional outlook.
- Work to high standards.
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]]>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Restructuring-Manager/2573376/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Restructuring-Manager/2573376/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID2569BRJob TitleAssociate Director, Infrastructure GroupCountryUnited KingdomLocationLondonFunctionAdvisory Transactions & RestructuringService LineCorporate FinanceService Line InformationYou can help clients through acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, buy-outs, major projects, initial public offerings (IPOs), real estate deals, debt structuring and issuance, and complex re-financings, distressed M&A and with business and company valuations and fairness opinions.

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
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, 17 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-Associate-Director%2C-Infrastructure-Group/2479317/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-Associate-Director%2C-Infrastructure-Group/2479317/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID1551BRJob TitleUS Corporate Tax - Assistant ManagerCountryUnited 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 DescriptionThis position requires daily interaction with colleagues and clients on a variety of issues that require a strong fundamental understanding of US tax law principles. The ideal candidate would be a client-facing tax Assistant Manager with experience in providing advice on international and transactional tax matters. This position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, business or finance and a graduate degree in law and/or taxation.
The candidate must have significant experience in tax advisory matters. Significant experience in the application of the U.S. withholding tax rules (in particular FATCA) is required.

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
.]]>Wed, 22 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-US-Corporate-Tax-Assistant-Manager/1948460/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-US-Corporate-Tax-Assistant-Manager/1948460/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID3073BRJob TitleSustainability Project and Business Development ManagerCountryUnited KingdomLocationLondonFunctionAuditService LineAudit CorporatesService Line InformationIn the UK, KPMG audits more listed companies than any other professional services firm. Our success and reputation rests upon the quality and integrity of our services - not to mention our people. Rest assured; you will be working as a highly valued member of our 3,000 strong UK Audit practice.

The Corporates group is split into a number of industry sectors, including media, retail, chemicals and pharmaceuticals and energy and natural resources and serves an impressive range of clients varying in size from smaller private companies to large multi-national groups. The Corporate group excludes our financial services clients.

Job Description
About KPMG’s Sustainability practice

KPMG's UK Climate Change & Sustainability (CC&S) team supports clients, both public and private sector, address the plethora of sustainability opportunities and issues inherent to their business operations. Focusing on the business upsides, we help our clients integrate sustainability into their organization to create value. Core to our team is a strong understanding of audit and risk management processes combined with sustainability subject matter expertise. We are supported by our global CC&S network located in more than 40 countries and our pioneering CC&S Centre of Excellence, led by Yvo de Boer, former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Our key service lines include:
• Sustainability Reporting and Assurance – providing internal and external assurance, audit and review services across all aspects of sustainability reporting.
- Sustainability Strategy – supporting clients in understanding and addressing the material issues to their business, supply chains and stakeholders. We help our clients develop and embed strategic solutions to address key sustainability opportunities and risks.
- Transactions and restructuring services – identifying and quantifying environmental, health and safety opportunities and risks within the transaction (due diligence) and restructuring (risk management) environment.

Our clients include leading FTSE companies across a variety of sectors, large private equity and financial institutions, and central and local government organizations.

The Role
We are looking for an experienced project manager that can apply their skills in a highly dynamic and fast paced environment, in both a delivery and sales context across our key service lines. You will be required to:
- Manage multiple projects from proposal to completion, delivering high quality work in time pressured situations and on budget;
- Develop relationships both internally and with clients to identify new opportunities to support the growth of the business and build our external profile;
- Translate complex and varied sustainability issues into commercially relevant priorities for our clients;
- Challenge the status quo and improve clients’ key processes for managing sustainability issues and enhancing non-financial reporting systems; and
- Contribute to the career development of the team, including coaching junior team members.

The role will be based in our London office and will require some travel (national and overseas).

Key requirements:
- Educated to a relevant degree and / or masters;
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with experience in report writing and articulating the commercial implications of sustainability issues;
- Impactful presence and ability to speak credibly at all levels of an organisation;
- Ability to manage multiple projects, develop client relationships and seize new business development opportunities, whilst building KPMG’s external profile;
- Strong drive and resilience; adaptable and flexible to regularly changing working environments;
- Breadth of experience across a range of commercial / government sectors and sustainability issues such as climate change & policy, resource efficiency, water and carbon, energy management, health and safety, biodiversity, supply chain risk and conflict minerals;
- Desire to help other’s develop in their career and ability to act as a role model;
- Strong team working skills supported by an ability to take responsibility / accountability for own and others’ work;
- Not afraid to provide constructive feedback and seek development opportunities;
- An ability to innovate and identify ways we can differentiate KPMG;
- It would be advantageous to have a good working knowledge of sustainability assurance standards such as: ISAE3000, AA1000, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, CRC legislation and mandatory GHG reporting requirements; EHS legislation and carbon market; and
General EHS / sustainability auditing skills and NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA associations preferable.

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/London-Sustainability-Project-and-Business-Development-Manager/2568282/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-Sustainability-Project-and-Business-Development-Manager/2568282/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID3081BRJob TitleTax Senior Manager - Corporate TaxCountryUnited KingdomLocationGlasgowFunctionTaxService 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 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 partner, to deliver a seamless service to our clients.

We are currently looking to recruit a number of CTA or ACA (or equivalent) qualified Tax Senior Managers
with a minimum of 6 years post-qualification UK corporate tax experience
to be based in our Tax Centre of Excellence in Glasgow. The roles involve working on a range of clients covering a number of sectors and ranging from mid-market to FTSE listed clients. The work includes:


Roles and Responsibilities

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Take ultimate management and control of the compliance process and achieving key performance indicators on allocated clients.

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Continually review and monitor the Tax Centre of Excellence processes and risks, identify and implement process improvements.

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Act as a team leader, managing and developing junior staff within your team, monitoring and managing the team’s workflow and performance.

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Become involved in larger, more complex clients requiring senior input.

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Ensure technical issues are i
dentified within the computation and resolved, with supporting technical analysis.

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Undertake a final review of tax computations, before sending to clients, as appropriate.

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Ensure all tax computations sent out to clients are
high quality, technically accurate and meeting KPMG best practice standards.

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Provide ad hoc advice to the KPMG local office team / client, as requested, including providing assistance in the drafting of responses to HMRC correspondence and preparing tax accounting disclosures on selected clients.

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Ensure client administration is completed appropriately by your team and that appropriate risk management procedures are adhered to.

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Maintain a strong awareness of other KPMG offerings (training will be provided) and identify any additional opportunities for the wider firm, flagging them to the relevant teams for action.

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Follow KPMG best practice and policy.

Qualifications and skills


The successful candidate will have the following experience and skills:

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Strong experience of review of corporate tax computations and returns.

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Track record of identifying and resolving technical issues.

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Experience of specific technical areas including: complex capital versus revenue treatment; pension scheme and share scheme adjustments; group relief; more complex transfer pricing issues such as thin capitalisation; UK GAAP tax accounting for single entities and simple groups; consolidated accounting and IFRS issues; tax loss planning; claims and elections; controlled foreign companies; worldwide debt calculations; capital gains issues (e.g. substantial shareholdings exemption, roll over relief); company reorganisations.

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Ability to recognise and flag additional opportunities for the Tax Practice.

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Ability to identify and implement process improvements.

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Strong interpersonal skills are required in addition to strong oral and written communication skills.

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Excellent team working skills are required, including delegation, managing teams and developing junior staff.

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Excellent organisational skills are required, including workflow management, monitoring and managing risk and financial management.

Experience desirable but not essential

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Some advisory experience or other cross discipline 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
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-Senior-Manager-Corporate-Tax/2568279/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Tax-Senior-Manager-Corporate-Tax/2568279/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID3082BRJob TitleManagerCountryUnited KingdomLocationGlasgowFunctionTaxService 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 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 CTA or ACA (or equivalent) qualified Tax Managers
with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification UK corporate tax experience
to be based in our Tax Centre of Excellence in Glasgow. The roles involve working on a range of clients covering a number of sectors and ranging from mid-market to FTSE listed clients. The work includes:


Roles and Responsibilities

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Maintain a portfolio of clients and take responsibility for ensuring their tax computations are prepared to a high standard and on a timely basis
and finalised and submitted to HMRC within agreed deadlines.
.

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Work with the KPMG local office team and/or the client to understand
the requirements at the start of each compliance cycle and ensure
instructions are provided to the tax computation preparers.

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Review draft tax computations to ensure correct treatment of items and determine whether further information is required.

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Liaise with the client to obtain any additional information if required, feeding back to the tax computation preparers to enable them to provide an updated draft computation for subsequent review.

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Identify and resolve technical issues, preparing technical analysis and involving specialists as appropriate to prepare or review analysis.

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Deliver a high quality, technically accurate final draft tax computation, ready for final review by a senior manager and sending to the client.

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Provide advice and support to the KPMG local office team and/or client, as requested, including for example providing assistance in the drafting of responses to HMRC correspondence and preparing tax accounting disclosures.

-

Develop and maintain relationships and act as primary liaison with
KPMG local office teams and
our offshore partners
.

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Work with client administrators to ensure client administration and risk procedures are completed appropriately.

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Identify opportunities for continual development and highlight to line manager.

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Follow KPMG best practice and policy.

Qualifications and skills


The successful candidate will have the following experience and skills:

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Strong experience of review of corporate tax computations and returns.

-

Ability to identify and resolve technical issues in computations.

-

Recent experience of specific technical areas including: complex capital versus revenue treatment; pension scheme and share scheme adjustments; group relief; more complex transfer pricing issues such as thin capitalisation; UK GAAP tax accounting for single entities and simple groups; consolidated accounting and IFRS issues; tax loss planning; claims and elections.

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Excellent understanding of and preferably practical experience of technical areas including: controlled foreign companies; worldwide debt calculations; capital gains issues (e.g. substantial shareholdings exemption, roll over relief); basic company reorganisations.

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Ability to recognise and highlight additional opportunities for the wider Tax Practice from review of the computation.

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Ability to identify and implement process improvements.

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Strong interpersonal skills are required in addition to strong oral and written communication skills.

-

Excellent team working skills are required, including delegation, managing teams and developing junior staff.

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Excellent organisational skills are required, including workflow management, monitoring and managing risk and financial management.

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Proficient user of Alphatax (or similar tax software).

Experience desirable but not essential

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Some advisory experience or other cross discipline 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
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-Corporate-Tax/2568276/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Tax-Managers-Corporate-Tax/2568276/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID2219BRJob TitleTax Valuation Assistant ManagerCountryUnited KingdomLocationBirminghamFunctionTaxService 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 DescriptionRoles & Responsibilities

The Tax Valuation Services team values shares and business assets for UK tax purposes and seeks agreement for these values with HMRC.
An Assistant Manager in the department can expect to do a wide range of work including:

- Carrying out a broad range of valuations for UK tax purposes including valuations for; corporate tax, employee share transactions, inheritance tax and capital gains tax;
- Apply and support suitable valuation methodologies for the share/asset being valued;
- Carry out Company, transaction and market data research and analysis;
- Document valuation and analysis: including drafting reports and letters to be submitted to HMRC;
- Client contact: be the point of contact for both external and internal clients; and
- Managing risk tools: leading the application of the firms risk management tools.
The work in the department is largely project based. The department offers the chance to work on a range of valuations across all industries and due to the relatively small size of the department a candidate can expect to be given high levels of responsibility.

Qualifications and Skills

- 2:1 degree
- Accounting or tax qualification useful but not essential
- Strong excel skills
- Report writing and communication skills
- Ability to work proactively and independently
Experience and background
- Experience of valuations of shares and business assets.
- Experience can be preparing valuations for tax, transfer pricing, commercial, accounting or other relevant purposes.
- Experience in financial modelling and accounts analysis would be usefulApplying 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]]>Wed, 01 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Birmingham-Tax-Valuation-Assistant-Manager/2524597/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Birmingham-Tax-Valuation-Assistant-Manager/2524597/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID3083BRJob TitleTax Assistant Managers- Corporate Tax- Full Time or Part TimeCountryUnited KingdomLocationGlasgowFunctionTaxService 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 DescriptionWe are currently looking to recruit a number of CTA or ACA (or equivalent) qualified Tax Assistant Managers
with a minimum of 2-3 years UK corporate tax experience to
be based in our Tax Centre of Excellence in Glasgow. The roles involve working on a range of clients covering a number of sectors and ranging from mid-market to FTSE listed clients. The work includes:

Roles and responsibilities

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Maintain a portfolio of clients and take responsibility for ensuring their tax computations are prepared to a high standard and on a timely basis and finalised and submitted to HMRC within agreed deadlines.

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Work with the KPMG local office team and/or the client to understand the requirements at the start of each compliance cycle and provide instructions to the
tax computation preparers.

-

Review the draft tax computation produced to ensure correct treatment of items and determine whether further information is required.

-

Liaise with the client to obtain that additional information if required, feeding back to the tax computation preparers to enable them to provide an updated draft computation for subsequent review.

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Identify and resolve technical issues, preparing technical analysis and involving specialists as appropriate to prepare or review analysis.

-

Deliver a high quality, technically accurate final draft tax computation, ready for final review by a manager/senior manager and sending to the client.

-

Provide advice and support to the KPMG local office team and/or client, as requested, including for example providing assistance in the drafting of responses to HMRC correspondence and preparing tax accounting disclosures.

-

Develop and maintain relationships and act as primary liaison with KPMG
local office teams and
our offshore partners.

-

Work with client administrators to ensure client administration and risk procedures are completed appropriately, liaising with KPMG local office teams as needed.

-

Identify opportunities for continual development and highlight to line manager.

-

Follow KPMG best practice and policy.

Qualifications and skills

The successful candidate will have the following experience and skills:

-

Experience of review of corporate tax computations and returns.

-

Ability to identify and resolve technical issues, or escalate as appropriate.

-

Experience of specific technical areas including: complex capital versus revenue treatment; pension scheme and share scheme adjustments; group relief; basic transfer pricing; UK GAAP tax accounting for single entities and simple groups.

-

Awareness (experience preferred) of technical areas including: controlled foreign companies and worldwide debt calculations.

-

Strong interpersonal skills are required in addition to strong oral and written communication skills.

-

Excellent team work and organisational skills are required, including monitoring timetables and budgets.

-

Proficient user of Alphatax (or similar tax software).

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-Corporate-Tax/2568275/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Tax-Assistant-Managers-Corporate-Tax/2568275/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID2864BRJob TitleSenior Manager - Corporate TaxCountryUnited KingdomLocationNottinghamFunctionTaxService 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 DescriptionThe department focuses on the provision of high quality commercial advice to our clients. Our approach has as its foundation a thorough understanding of our client's business strategy as well as the industry in which they operate. This enables us to work in partnership with them and to provide tailored and robust tax solutions to support their corporate goals. The corporate tax advisory and compliance departments work closely together and are involved with the coordination of all tax services to clients.

Roles & Responsibilities


- Ensure that client work is managed and delivered effectively
- Develop and maintain good client relationships, identify leads for new work, liaise with other members of the client service team outside tax
- To identify work opportunities through an internal network of contacts.
- To help develop more junior staff in the team.
- As a senior manager you will work closely with directors and partners on a wide range of projects and a portfolio of clients.
- Liaising with other colleagues in tax and elsewhere to provide a complete tax service to clientsThe Individual


- You should hold a 2:1 degree or better and have first time passes at ACA and/or CTA (ATII) or equivalent qualifications (e.g. through HMRC or in legal practice).
- You should have an ability to communicate effectively at all levels (internally and externally) and be a team worker.
- You should also possess sound judgement, including the ability to identify and evaluate risk issues and know when to involve others.
- Strong interpersonal skills are required in addition to strong oral and written communication skills
- High level analytical skills and a commercial approach to resolving issues and providing advice
- Ability to multi-task
- Experience of managing a team
- Experience of team working
- Existing experience within the financial service sector is desired but not essential.
Additional Info/Qualifications

Tax/Chartered Accounting/Legal Professional qualification or a professional qualification of similar status preferredApplying 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, 03 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Nottingham-Senior-Manager-Corporate-Tax/2529459/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Nottingham-Senior-Manager-Corporate-Tax/2529459/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID2581BRJob TitleCommercial/Technical Cluster LeadCountryUnited KingdomLocationLondonFunctionAdvisory Transactions & RestructuringService LineStrategy GroupService Line InformationWorking as part of this dedicated and newly formed Strategy Group, you will be working through complex and challenging issues facing clients today. You’ll have the opportunity to offer strategic advice on business and operating models across the economic cycle from both an organic and transaction perspective. It’s an exciting time to join this team as we accelerate momentum and growth in our priority sectors and clients with our dedicated strategy practitioners working together, sharing ideas and creating innovative, market leading solutions for our clients.

Job Description
Work experience (roles, sectors)

- A bias towards those with experience in oil and gas, chemicals, energy, heavy process manufacturing, maintenance and engineering – specific experience in oil and gas offshore operations, refineries and petrochemicals businesses extremely desirable
- Able to define and lead the thinking / problem solving on how to put together a piece of analysis, scoping, planning and managing the execution of client deliverables
- Able to manage and challenge senior stakeholders, and able to work beyond own area of expertise
- Has managed teams or individuals, and ideally has overseen significant parts of complex projects or programmes

A. Potential industry roles (examples)

- Project managers
- Operational role that involves managing cross-discipline teams / areas,
- Commercial or operational improvement role, with evidence of having succeeded in such roles in more than one company or area
- Proven technical understanding of a variety of operational or functional areas
- Has demonstrable experience in a variety of areas of business
- Managing role within an internal consulting, strategy or M&AS team (could potentially consider support roles for or reporting into CXO, VP, MD or board level, if this is backed up by strength in a number of other essential criteria)
- A bias towards those with experience in oil and gas, chemicals, energy, heavy process manufacturing, maintenance and engineering – specific experience in oil and gas offshore operations, refineries and petrochemicals businesses extremely desirable

B. Consulting experience

- Must have had experience working with and advising management team or board level clients – ideally strategy or C-level advising operational consulting (tax efficient supply chain or restructuring could also be considered if the candidate has a number of other strengths)
- Consulting experience could cover M&A, Company or Business-Unit wide cost saving initiatives, strategic reorganisation, revenue growth and pricing, working capital improvement
- Candidates should ideally be able to demonstrate project work in one or more industrial or technical sectors – specific experience in oil and gas offshore operations, refineries and petrochemicals businesses extremely desirable
- Should have built relationships at senior level
- Management experience should, at minimum, cover teams of 2-4 consultants, and ideally show evidence of being able to help lead larger programmes and collaborative client work

Business development experience

- Experience of developing pitches and thinking through proposals either through consulting sales or by demonstrating commercial acumen in industry roles for example to increase scope of work / identify new revenue streams
- Candidate should have worked (as part of a team or individually) with senior people in their company (eg. Partner / Cx/ Director) to develop and deliver a BD doc/proposal
- Need to be able to recognise and understand the value of an idea or opportunity to a client and communicate it

Other requirements

- Strong interpersonal/social skills and team-players
- Good analytical problem-solvers, able to think in a structured way, be able to break a solution framework up between 2-4 people, and communicate this effectively
- Capable of holding ultimate responsibility for final delivery and output of a cluster of related workstreams (overseeing associates delivering the content of those workstreams)
- Drive and impact, coaching skills, good storytelling, financial acumen, attention to detail
- Sufficiently comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders and conducting client interviews to gather data and analysis
- Personable and good at striking a rapport with a variety of individuals
- Strong networks
- 'Self starters' and able to work independently with little guidance to lead teams to achieve results
- Able to cope with the pace and urgency of our work – 1-3 month timeframes as opposed to 1+ year programmes
- Able to ensure analytical work associated with multiple workstreams can be completed against tight deadlines and to an agreed standard
- Comfortable being away from home for long periods of time (even if this is away during the week and back at weekends)
- Written English skills need to be excellent
- Strong judgement and decision making capability

Possible Background

- Big 4 or Strategy Consultancy Background
- Operational consultancy experience
- MBA courses (mainly candidates on the executive programs or those doing an MBA part-time and/or self-funded) not only from Top schools – but need to demonstrate good credentials and work ethics before MBA

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]]>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-CommercialTechnical-Cluster-Lead/2450282/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-CommercialTechnical-Cluster-Lead/2450282/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID3329BRJob TitlePersonal Insolvency AdministratorCountryUnited KingdomLocationGlasgowFunctionCentral ServicesService LineSecretarial Admin SupportService Line InformationAs one of the UK's leading professional firms, we offer a challenging and stimulating environment. At KPMG you could provide secretarial and administrative support within a department working across a wide portfolio of blue-chip clients.

Whatever your level, you'll be a core member of your team with responsibilities which can further your personal development. You can look forward to increasing your interpersonal skills and gaining knowledge and experience in new business areas. One of your key tasks will be to help ensure that the department runs smoothly.

Job Description
KPMG Restructuring is widely regarded as the leading Corporate Recovery and Restructuring practice in Scotland. KPMG has recently been confirmed as one of “Britain’s Top Employers” by the CRF Institute and, for the past seven years, has featured in the top ten “Best Big Companies to Work For” as published by the Sunday Times. We offer a lively and stimulating working environment.

Due to continued growth in our personal insolvency department, an opportunity is available for a highly motivated individual to become part of our Glasgow team, which specialises in both trust deed and sequestration appointments.

We are currently looking for an assistant administrator to join our Glasgow office within the trust deed team for a period of nine months. This position would ideally suit a school leaver who is looking to experience nine months of work before commencing a degree course at university. You will principally be responsible for providing full administrative support to all teams in the administration of the trust deed or sequestration, however you may be required to work exclusively within one team for an extended period if necessary.

Grade: E1
Hours: 09.00 - 17.00
This is a 9 month fixed term contract opportunity and the role is located in Glasgow

Roles and Responsibilities

Your primary responsibility within the department will be to:-
- Open and distribute incoming mail
- Producing standard responses to correspondence received from the debtor, creditors and other interested parties;
- Inputting data to the IPS system (full training will be provided if necessary);
- Arranging bulk photocopying and printing/binding with the document production centre;
- Preparing of labels and sending of circular letter to all appropriate parties;
- Ensuring that all filing systems and archive records are accurate and up-to-date, including arranging for documents and files to be scanned. bar-coded or archived.
- Answering of internal and external calls promptly and politely, ensuring that accurate telephone messages are taken and distributed and queries are dealt with effectively; and
- Any other administrative task required by the role.

Qualifications and Skills

• Candidates must have at least 5 Standard Grades, including Maths and English at level “3” or above and 4 Higher Grades at level “C” or above.
- References should be available on request.

Experience and Background

- Candidates should be IT literate and experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel packages would be an advantage;
- Candidates should have good communication skills and an excellent telephone manner.
- Candidates must have a keen attention to detail;
- Candidates must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

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]]>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Personal-Insolvency-Administrator/2602542/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Personal-Insolvency-Administrator/2602542/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID2489BRJob TitleTransfer Pricing - Assistant ManagerCountryUnited 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 DescriptionKPMG'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.

We are currently recruiting Assistant Managers to join our successful Transfer Pricing (TP) team, based in London. The TP team advises multinational clients develop and implement economically supportable transfer prices, document policies and outcomes and respond to tax authority challenges.

This is primarily a tax role but combines aspects of corporate tax, transfer pricing and business advisory and is ideally suited to a candidate looking for a wide ranging and challenging role that involves advising clients at the highest level. TP is a priority growth area for the firm and the successful candidate will have the opportunity for rapid career progression.

Roles and Responsibilities

Working on large, multi-disciplinary projects across multiple jurisdictions

Engaging with our clients from shop floor to board level

Assist in preparation of detailed technical analysis covering a wide range UK and international tax issues

Coordinating with KPMG's transfer pricing, international tax, indirect tax and advisory specialists on a range of topics

Assisting with the group's business development and marketing initiatives
Qualifications and Skills

Experience in either a Transfer Pricing or International Corporate Tax environment, in practice or in-house, preferably with some relevant experience in TESCM projects

Proven project management skills and a high level of organisation

Strong technical knowledge combined with a commercial and pragmatic approach to tax planning

A willingness to think beyond tax
Experience and Background


Staff have lots of flexibility to work across industry sectors, and with different partners and directors. There is a good mix of economists and tax professionals with backgrounds from industry, practice and HMRC.



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]]>Sun, 19 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-Transfer-Pricing-Assistant-Manager/2441315/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-Transfer-Pricing-Assistant-Manager/2441315/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID3133BRJob TitleUpstream Strategy ManagerCountryUnited KingdomLocationLondonFunctionAdvisory Transactions & RestructuringService LineStrategy GroupService Line InformationWorking as part of this dedicated and newly formed Strategy Group, you will be working through complex and challenging issues facing clients today. You’ll have the opportunity to offer strategic advice on business and operating models across the economic cycle from both an organic and transaction perspective. It’s an exciting time to join this team as we accelerate momentum and growth in our priority sectors and clients with our dedicated strategy practitioners working together, sharing ideas and creating innovative, market leading solutions for our clients.

Job Description
Work experience (roles, sectors)
- A bias towards those with experience in upstream oil and gas specifically; upstream strategy; M&A; portfolio optimisation/capital allocation.
- Able to define and lead the thinking / problem solving on how to put together a piece of analysis, scoping, planning and managing the execution of client deliverables
- Able to manage and challenge senior stakeholders, and able to work beyond own area of expertise
- Has managed teams or individuals, and ideally has overseen significant parts of complex projects or programmes

A. Potential industry roles (examples)
- Project managers
- Operational role that involves managing cross-discipline teams / areas,
- Commercial or finance role in an oil and gas team, with evidence of having succeeded in such roles in more than one company or area
- Proven technical understanding of a variety of operational or functional areas
- Has demonstrable experience in a variety of areas of business
- Managing role within an internal consulting, strategy or M&A team (could potentially consider support roles for or reporting into CXO, VP, MD or board level, if this is backed up by strength in a number of other essential criteria)

B. Consulting experience
- Must have had experience working with and advising management team or board level clients
- Consulting experience could cover M&A, Company or Business-Unit wide cost saving initiatives, strategic options review, strategic reorganisation, investment decision analysis, working capital improvement - specific experience in upstream oil and gas is extremely desirable
- Should have built relationships at senior level
- Management experience should, at minimum, cover teams of 2-4, and ideally show evidence of being able to help lead larger programmes and collaborative client work

Business development experience
- Experience of developing pitches and thinking through proposals either through consulting sales or by demonstrating commercial acumen in industry roles for example to increase scope of work / identify new revenue streams
- Candidate should have worked (as part of a team or individually) with senior people in their company (eg. Partner / Cx/ Director) to develop and deliver a BD doc/proposal
- Need to be able to recognise and understand the value of an idea or opportunity to a client and communicate it

Other requirements
- Strong interpersonal/social skills and team-players
- Good analytical problem-solvers, able to think in a structured way, be able to break a solution framework up between 2-4 people, and communicate this effectively

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, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-Upstream-Strategy-Manager/2580083/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-Upstream-Strategy-Manager/2580083/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID3105BRJob TitleAssistant HR Business Manager (Manchester/Leeds/Edinburgh/Glasgow)CountryUnited KingdomLocationGlasgowFunctionCentral ServicesService LineHR- LearningDevService Line InformationWe believe working in our People community is an exciting and challenging environment in which to develop your career. We offer a wide range of opportunities across all areas of HR, where our people are highly respected by our clients, not only in the UK, but also across our growing European integrated practice.

Job DescriptionAn experienced and client-centric HR professional, responsible for working with the HR Business Manager to deliver an effective HR service to meet the strategic and operational needs of the business

The individual will be a client relationship manager delivering guidance on all people issues affecting the business
Ability to build strong relationships with your clients and colleagues

You will be expected to fulfil many aspects of the role with minimal day to day guidance from your HR Business Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities

Account management

- You will be responsible for client-centric management of the relationships with designated key stakeholders within the business – specifically the relevant Partner(s) and (S)PML group.
- You will be expected to liaise with the Centres of Excellence (C of Es) and to manage the relationship with the PeopleCentre effectively to ensure delivery of an integrated HR service.
- Influence your clients to utilise PeopleCentre services to create space for you to support your HR Business Manager in delivering change within the Function.
- Working with your HR Business Manager you will use key management information produced centrally to identify themes and trends and propose HR solutions to the business.
Policy and Process

- You will be responsible for working with the HR Manager to deliver the People calendar, ensuring effective teamworking with C of Es and the PeopleCentre.
- In line with the People Function PeopleCentre model, you will be expected to advise the business on KPMG’s HR policies and processes in cases (e.g. sickness, grievance, disciplinary) involving complex medium/high risk issues – ensuring delegation to the PeopleCentre for low risk/standard enquiries and likewise, resolving those cases escalated to the Business Partner Team by the PeopleCentre.
Performance Management and Reward

- Working in conjunction with the HR Business Manager and the Reward team, you will work with the business to deliver the pay review in accordance with the Functional and KPMG guidelines.
- Working with your HR Business Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the performance management cycle and ensure that the process is completed in accordance with the KPMG wide guidelines.
- Over and above advice to clients from the PeopleCentre team, you will support the individual performance management process, providing advice and guidance to Partners and Directors on complex issues of principle and individual cases. You will coach Partners and PMLs on difficult conversations.
Resourcing

- Where appropriate, you will work with the recruitment and resourcing team to ensure that the resources required by the client base is delivered.
- You will advise on the construction of remuneration packages, particularly for Senior Manager and below.
Employee Relations

- Resolve medium / high risk people issues to deliver commercially pragmatic outcomes, escalating as appropriate.
- Where appropriate and dependent on ER experience, you will act as a panel member.
- You will participate in ER initiatives and restructuring programmes
Contributing to the People Function

- You will share your knowledge appropriately with the wider HR community and be seen as a good team player.
- You will be a technical HR Coach (for at least one or two HR policy areas) within your function and for other people in HR including colleagues within the PeopleCentre.
- Depending upon the role you may act as mentor/buddy to one of the PeopleCentre team.
Skills and Experience
It is essential that you are CIPD qualified and you will also have a number of the HR Business Manager qualities shown below and/or clear demonstration of the potential to develop them as you gain further experience:

- Demonstrable experience in the key components of the role.
- Clear commercial acumen.
- Proven track record of delivery of HR and in dealing with complex issues.
- Strong relationship building skills with senior stakeholders within a business.
- Change and project management experience.
- Leadership, coaching and mentoring skills.
- Ability to deliver against multiple priorities to quality and time.
- Excellent IT skills including Excel and Powerpoint and SAP.

6 month Fixed Term Contract

Alternative locations Manchester / Leeds / Edinburgh / Glasgow)


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, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Assistant-HR-Business-Manager/2580080/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Assistant-HR-Business-Manager/2580080/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID2580BRJob TitleCommercial/Technical Assessment LeadCountryUnited KingdomLocationLondonFunctionAdvisory Transactions & RestructuringService LineStrategy GroupService Line InformationWorking as part of this dedicated and newly formed Strategy Group, you will be working through complex and challenging issues facing clients today. You’ll have the opportunity to offer strategic advice on business and operating models across the economic cycle from both an organic and transaction perspective. It’s an exciting time to join this team as we accelerate momentum and growth in our priority sectors and clients with our dedicated strategy practitioners working together, sharing ideas and creating innovative, market leading solutions for our clients.

Job Description
Work experience (roles, sectors)

• Experience in a manager or senior manager role in consulting
- A track record in consulting but not necessarily a pure career consultant
- Potentially someone who has worked in a central strategy or performance improvement or planning team in industry
- A bias towards those with experience in oil and gas, chemicals, energy, heavy process manufacturing, maintenance and engineering
- Specific experience in oil and gas offshore operations, refineries and petrochemicals businesses extremely desirable
- Experience in business support functions such as shared services, IT, finance, procurement, HR etc also sought-after
- Has led teams, led multi-disciplinary and complex projects under difficult circumstances and has delivered substantive, measurable operational improvements in complex businesses

Business development experience

• Desire to be involved in business development and having demonstrated entrepreneurial behaviour
- Ideal candidate would be able to operate across the full value chain of the sale - identify opportunity, shape it with client, develop proposal, commercials, scope etc and then close the deal - on opportunities circa £1m
- Others may have only supported / been involved in client pitches, bid managing sales efforts, having initial conversations with prospects (potentially supported by partners and directors) to shape ideas and opportunities
- Demonstrable ability of building client relationships

Other requirements

• Leadership skills: ability to inspire/motivate teams, to build client relationships and to “front” a project
- Able to work alongside a client counterpart to scope, plan, mobilise and manage the progress of a project
- Capable of holding ultimate responsibility for the final output of a complex and multi-disciplinary project, including budgets, risk files and other relevant documentation
- Sufficiently mature to hold day-to-day oversight of project activities and project teams
- Good analytical problem-solvers, able to think in a structured way
- Drive and impact, good storytelling, financial acumen, attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal/social /coaching skills and team-players, right cultural fit and attitude, highly motivated
- Able to provide constructive and robust challenge to the work of colleagues to ensure the highest delivery standards
- Personable and good at striking a rapport with a variety of individuals, personality and personal commitment to be role models and ambassadors of the UK Strategy Group
- Able to use that rapport to conduct effective senior client interviews and collect insights and data as appropriate
- Strong networks
- 'Self starters' and able to work independently with little guidance to lead teams to achieve results agreed
- Desire to drive and successful track record of practice development
- Able to cope with the pace and urgency of our work
- Comfortable being away from home for long periods of time (even if this is weeks away and back at weekends)
- Written English skills need to be excellent
- Good understanding of tactical client management and escalation
- Comfortable to lead big pieces in fairly independent manner
- Sound judgement and decision making skills
- Has had good exposure to managing senior / board room clients – able to manage and secure buy-in from senior stakeholders during the project
- Has ideally worked overseas and is used to living and working in different cultures and might even have an interest in seconding to one of our global Strategy Team hubs (eg SA, AUS etc)
- Has demonstrated a sense of ownership and pride of what s/he has achieved and was part of in the past
- Willingness to play manager or even associate role on first project(s) to quickly be able to observe the Senior Manager and – once operating at SrMgr – being able to leverage associates and managers effectively
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]]>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-CommercialTechnical-Assessment-Lead/2450279/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-CommercialTechnical-Assessment-Lead/2450279/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID3057BRJob TitleManager -Business Modelling - Strategy GroupCountryUnited KingdomLocationManchesterFunctionAdvisory Transactions & RestructuringService LineStrategy GroupService Line InformationWorking as part of this dedicated and newly formed Strategy Group, you will be working through complex and challenging issues facing clients today. You’ll have the opportunity to offer strategic advice on business and operating models across the economic cycle from both an organic and transaction perspective. It’s an exciting time to join this team as we accelerate momentum and growth in our priority sectors and clients with our dedicated strategy practitioners working together, sharing ideas and creating innovative, market leading solutions for our clients.

Job DescriptionThe Strategy Group’s modelling capability is looking for a number of exceptional candidates to join their London and Manchester based team.

Working as part of this fast paced and growing group, you will be working through complex and challenging issues facing clients today. You’ll have the opportunity to offer strategic advice on business and operating models to our corporate and private equity clients from both an organic and transaction perspective. In particular you will be focused on modelling these client’s business issues and providing insight. It is an exciting time to join this team as we accelerate momentum and growth in our priority sectors and with our key clients.

You will join international teams with a vibrant mix of expertise, industry experience and consulting skills with bright individuals who have fun both inside and outside of work.

We are seeking talented individuals, who are able to work at the highest professional standards, to join our team of dedicated strategy practitioners working together, sharing ideas and creating innovative, market leading solutions for our clients.

Role

- Business and Operational Strategy – Business planning modelling \ Strategic review modelling
- Corporate Re-Organisation – Re-Organisational modelling \ Separation costs and benefits modelling
- Portfolio Analysis – Pricing & profitability modelling \ Performance modelling \ Market strategy modelling
- Deal Strategy – modelling the pre and post deal entities /modelling JVs / Buy and Sell side modelling
- Bid Support & Execution – Bid modelling / Bid Strategy

We operate across all industry sectors and you will experience a wide variety of clients.

Responsibilities

Our projects are challenging and often time pressured and will in some cases involve working in large multi-disciplinary project teams. Working as a Manager in a modelling team you will:

- Design and develop complex business models
- Manage the collection, review and challenge of assumptions and data for inclusion in the models
- Manage version control of the data and the model, and ensure that a full audit trail of the data and the model is maintained
- Develop analytical techniques and ways of presenting data/information
- Liaise effectively with all client staff including the most senior
- Leading on a day to day basis multiple project teams both in the office and on client site
- Contribute to the development of pitch documents and be part of the sales team
- Contributes to developing the team and propositions
- Contribute to developing an outline of key issues and scope of work
- Contribute effectively to project teams and take responsibility for completing work of appropriate quality within agreed timescales
- Maintain contacts with key client staff once a project is complete


The Individual (Qualifications and Experience):

To succeed in this demanding role you will need to have:
- A degree (2(i) or above)
- Proven experience of developing and managing teams that deliver financial models in Excel
- Proven experience of delivering financial modelling projects ideally in a professional services environment
- Strong commercial skills and a broad range of general knowledge on wider business and economic issues
- Strong problem solving skills
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills
- A strong understanding of financial and management accounting application and concepts
- Advanced Excel skills

The following experience and qualifications would also be desirable:
- Experience of developing models using Microsoft Access
- An accountancy qualification
- Experience of corporate forecasting and reporting systems; for example Hyperion, Cognos, SAP.
- Visual Basic for Applications

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]]>Wed, 22 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Manchester-Manager-Business-Modelling-Strategy-Group/2560989/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Manchester-Manager-Business-Modelling-Strategy-Group/2560989/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID3056BRJob TitleManager -Business Modelling - Strategy GroupCountryUnited KingdomLocationLondonFunctionAdvisory Transactions & RestructuringService LineStrategy GroupService Line InformationWorking as part of this dedicated and newly formed Strategy Group, you will be working through complex and challenging issues facing clients today. You’ll have the opportunity to offer strategic advice on business and operating models across the economic cycle from both an organic and transaction perspective. It’s an exciting time to join this team as we accelerate momentum and growth in our priority sectors and clients with our dedicated strategy practitioners working together, sharing ideas and creating innovative, market leading solutions for our clients.

Job DescriptionThe Strategy Group’s modelling capability is looking for a number of exceptional candidates to join their London and Manchester based team.

Working as part of this fast paced and growing group, you will be working through complex and challenging issues facing clients today. You’ll have the opportunity to offer strategic advice on business and operating models to our corporate and private equity clients from both an organic and transaction perspective. In particular you will be focused on modelling these client’s business issues and providing insight. It is an exciting time to join this team as we accelerate momentum and growth in our priority sectors and with our key clients.

You will join international teams with a vibrant mix of expertise, industry experience and consulting skills with bright individuals who have fun both inside and outside of work.

We are seeking talented individuals, who are able to work at the highest professional standards, to join our team of dedicated strategy practitioners working together, sharing ideas and creating innovative, market leading solutions for our clients.

Role
- Business and Operational Strategy – Business planning modelling \ Strategic review modelling
- Corporate Re-Organisation – Re-Organisational modelling \ Separation costs and benefits modelling
- Portfolio Analysis – Pricing & profitability modelling \ Performance modelling \ Market strategy modelling
- Deal Strategy – modelling the pre and post deal entities /modelling JVs / Buy and Sell side modelling
- Bid Support & Execution – Bid modelling / Bid Strategy

We operate across all industry sectors and you will experience a wide variety of clients.

Responsibilities

Our projects are challenging and often time pressured and will in some cases involve working in large multi-disciplinary project teams. Working as a Manager in a modelling team you will:

- Design and develop complex business models
- Manage the collection, review and challenge of assumptions and data for inclusion in the models
- Manage version control of the data and the model, and ensure that a full audit trail of the data and the model is maintained
- Develop analytical techniques and ways of presenting data/information
- Liaise effectively with all client staff including the most senior
- Leading on a day to day basis multiple project teams both in the office and on client site
- Contribute to the development of pitch documents and be part of the sales team
- Contributes to developing the team and propositions
- Contribute to developing an outline of key issues and scope of work
- Contribute effectively to project teams and take responsibility for completing work of appropriate quality within agreed timescales
- Maintain contacts with key client staff once a project is complete

The Individual (Qualifications and Experience):

To succeed in this demanding role you will need to have:
- A degree (2(i) or above)
- Proven experience of developing and managing teams that deliver financial models in Excel
- Proven experience of delivering financial modelling projects ideally in a professional services environment
- Strong commercial skills and a broad range of general knowledge on wider business and economic issues
- Strong problem solving skills
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills
- A strong understanding of financial and management accounting application and concepts
- Advanced Excel skills

The following experience and qualifications would also be desirable:
- Experience of developing models using Microsoft Access
- An accountancy qualification
- Experience of corporate forecasting and reporting systems; for example Hyperion, Cognos, SAP.
- Visual Basic for Applications

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]]>Wed, 22 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-Manager-Business-Modelling-Strategy-Group/2560992/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-Manager-Business-Modelling-Strategy-Group/2560992/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID3068BRJob TitleAssistant Manager - Corporate TaxCountryUnited KingdomLocationLeedsFunctionTaxService 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
Roles and Responsibilities

We are looking for a consultant to join our international tax advisory and compliance team in our busy Leeds corporate tax department. We anticipate that the individual would undertake international corporate tax work and support the team by building up technical knowledge in order to run a small portfolio of clients with manager/senior manager support and assist on international advisory projects.

This opportunity will provide the individual with an opportunity to gain international tax experience across a number of different regions and sectors through a mixed portfolio of clients and advisory projects. It will also provide an opportunity to quickly develop advisory project and compliance management skills and be involved in business development on those clients and also within the wider team in Leeds.

The successful applicant will have responsibility for providing corporate tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. This work would include:

- Working with the international corporate tax team to deliver advice to cross border clients on both inbound and outbound international tax issues
- Liaising with international offices and external advisers on project work
- Planning compliance work and taking responsibility for managing the process through to the submission of tax computations
- 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
- Monitoring the tax compliance position using tax administration software
- Being the principal contact with smaller clients on day to day tax matters and working with senior managers and managers on larger clients
- Being involved on tax advisory and planning work on their client portfolio and working with specialists to deliver expertise to the local market
- Responding appropriately to requests from clients for other KPMG services
- Coaching and developing junior members of staff
- Keeping internal control records up to date and ensuring compliance with quality control procedures
- Liaising with the client service team and with colleagues in the audit and accounting discipline to provide a co-ordinated service to the client
- Carrying out tax audits in accordance with terms of reference agreed with the audit team and advising the audit team of potential tax exposure
- Ensuring fees are raised regularly and identifying situations where overruns can be billed and
- Assisting with business development work

Qualifications and Skills

CTA, CA, ACA or ACCA or equivalently qualified

Experience and Background

• A commercial approach to resolving issues and providing advice
- High level analytical skills
- History of developing strong client relationships
- Project co-ordination/management skills and the ability to identify and pursue business opportunities
- Strong inter-personal skills
- High level of drive and enthusiasm with a positive attitude
- Ability and willingness to keep up to date technically and a continuous desire to seek feedback and improve

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]]>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Leeds-Assistant-Manager-Corporate-Tax/2566156/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Leeds-Assistant-Manager-Corporate-Tax/2566156/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID2777BRJob TitleENR Tax Assistant Manager, Large CorporatesCountryUnited 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
Roles and Responsibilities

The Role

KPMG Tax is one of the leading names in the UK Tax. As such we can offer you the business challenge and career opportunity you are seeking, in an uplifting, team-based environment. Recent Industry awards reflect our success which we strive to continually improve.

An opportunity exists for a Tax Assistant Manager within the Energy and Natural Resources group of our Corporate Tax function. We are looking to recruit an assistant manager for a combined compliance and advisory role. Advisory assignments will be wide ranging and include a mix of international, M&A and other adhoc advisory work.

The team provides corporate tax compliance, advisory and accounting services to a range of clients across all lines of the sector including oil and gas, mining, power and renewables. Clients include FTSE100 companies, inbound investors, oil majors and independents.

The team focuses on the provision of high quality commercial advice to our clients. Our approach has as its foundation a thorough understanding of our client's business strategy as well as the industry in which they operate. This enables us to work in partnership with them and to provide tailored and robust tax solutions to support their corporate goals.

The Responsibilities

- Providing tax advisory services to a variety of clients and managing the successful delivery of commercially viable and technically excellent advice to a variety of clients involving tax due diligence, structuring, international and other advisory work and including liaising with specialists in Indirect Tax, People Services, Stamp Taxes and overseas KPMG offices to manage their input
- Reviewing corporation tax computations and managing the compliance process
- Undertaking tax audits for clients under UK GAAP, IFRS and US GAAP
- Liaising with the client service team and with colleagues in other tax disciplines as well as the audit and accounting function to provide a co-ordinated service to the client
- Ensuring that clients are kept up to date on developments within the corporate tax world that may affect their businesses
- Helping to prepare proposals for new work, including researching target and client companies and on technical issues to identify new solutions
- Keeping internal control records up to date and ensuring compliance with quality control procedures
- Dealing with client billing

Qualifications and Skills

The Individual

- Experience of working with oil and gas companies, including the upstream sector preferable
- Knowledge and understanding of UK corporation tax legislation
- 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
- Continuously learns from experiences. Seeks out feedback and development opportunities
- Works in a cooperative, respectful manner with colleagues and clients
- 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

Additional Info/Qualifications

- Strong educational background (preferably 2:1 or higher University degree)
- ACA, CA, CTA, ACCA or equivalent qualified with strong corporate tax and accounting knowledge


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, 17 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-Tax-Assistant-Manager%2C-Large-Corporates/2490878/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-Tax-Assistant-Manager%2C-Large-Corporates/2490878/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS