About the programme

As a KPMG Tax trainee, you will enjoy the support and the dedicated resources of KPMG Tax Business School. KPMG is the only professional services firm to have its own dedicated Tax Business School; founded in 1996, the school is widely respected and recognised within the taxation industry. All your training will be undertaken by dedicated KPMG Tax Business School tutors at their offices in London.
Our dual ICAS and Tax qualification is an intensive nine month training programme followed by a 3 year training contract. 
If your application is successful, KPMG Tax Business School will play a pivotal role in your development as a tax professional, both while you are a trainee and throughout your long-term career.

Key Skills Required

- Excellent communications skills in a range of situations both written and oral  
- Ability to work as a team member 
- The ability to present in a clear and concise manner 
- Commitment to delivering high quality work  
- Good task management, delegation and problem solving skills and an ability to manage own workload 
- Commercial awareness and an interest in the financial services industry  

Tasks and Responsibilities

When you join, you will attend the nine month intensive programme that's designed to equip you with all the core skills and knowledge you'll need to start contributing within our teams.  After joining the office; you can expect to be involved in the following activities:-
- Preparation of a range of tax advisory and compliance work
- Preparation of tax returns and computations
- Acting as a key member of the client service team with smaller clients on day to day tax matters and working with the wider client service team on larger clients 
- Working with specialists from other tax areas and other disciplines to ensure that all relevant KPMG offerings are discussed with clients and targets 
- Keeping internal control records up to date and ensuring compliance with quality control procedures 
- Ensuring fees are raised regularly, identifying situations where overruns can be billed and assisting senior members of the department in billing for advisory work

Qualifications you'll work for

Dual ICAS and Tax Qualification

Our Requirements

As a general rule, you'll be expected to meet the following requirements:
- Minimum grade B GCSE* Maths
- Minimum grade B GCSE* English Language
- Minimum of 320 UCAS Tariff points (or 26 UCAS points)
- Minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline.
* or equivalent

Please note, that we only consider a candidate's 'top' 3 A-level grades and do not accept General Studies.
There is a good reason why KPMG consistently features in the Top 10 of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for! It's not just the exceptional training, market leading career opportunities and flexible work arrangements that we offer; we value diverse opinions and backgrounds and create an environment that combines your commitments outside of work with your career potential.But, don't take our word for it, Industry Awards and Recognition page

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, 02 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Graduate-Programme-2013/1992025/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Graduate-Programme-2013/1992025/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID2354BRJob TitleIES Tax Consultant - People ServicesCountryUnited KingdomLocationLondonFunctionTaxService LinePeople Services - Advisory & ComplianceService Line InformationKPMG's Tax practice is a dynamic and successful area of our business. A constantly changing and increasingly high-profile field, Tax can offer a surprisingly broad range of quality career paths to ambitious people.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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Deliver a high quality, technically accurate final draft tax computation, ready for final review by a manager/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.

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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, liaising with KPMG local office teams as needed.

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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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Experience of review of corporate tax computations and returns.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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 ID3199BRJob TitleSenior Manager- Private Client TaxCountryUnited KingdomLocationGlasgowFunctionTaxService LinePeople Services - Advisory & ComplianceService Line InformationKPMG's Tax practice is a dynamic and successful area of our business. A constantly changing and increasingly high-profile field, Tax can offer a surprisingly broad range of quality career paths to ambitious people.

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

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

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

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

Roles and Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications and Skills

- ACA/CTA qualified or appropriate experience

Experience and Background

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

KPMG's commitment to diversity
KPMG consistently features in the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for, which has been recognised with a special achievement award to mark our 10 years in the Top 25. We pride ourselves on being a place where your individuality is valued; you can be yourself and still achieve your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results to our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that's the KPMG difference. But, don't take our word for it, find out more about diversity at KPMG Here
Policy for Agencies
KPMG has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. Please check here to see our policy on agencies: Policy]]>Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Senior-Manager-Private-Client-Tax/2588935/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Senior-Manager-Private-Client-Tax/2588935/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq 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 ID2094BRJob TitleIT Project ManagerCountryUnited KingdomLocationLondon North (Watford)FunctionCentral ServicesService Line(1) IT Services (Internal)Service Line InformationFlexibility and adaptability. These are just a couple of the things KPMG looks for in its IT Services team. We're a function of KPMG Europe LLP and, as such, we're a group that constantly needs to deliver a highly-flexible, customer-focused service in response to the changing needs of the business.

Job Description
The Role

As a Project Manager within the UK IT Services Projects Group, you will be expected to manage the delivery of a series of internal IT projects to the KPMG UK business.

Project Managers are expected to ensure that their projects produce the required outputs, to the required standard of quality and the within the specified constraints of time and cost.

Project Managers will be expected to follow the KPMG project lifecycle from inception to completion using standard project lifecycle practices and artefacts. You will be responsible for ensuring key project components are in place, such as; setting up an appropriate project organisation; a clear statement of requirements and benefit; planning and scheduling project activities; controlling the execution of project plans; managing risk and quality; configuration management and change control.

Project Managers will often find themselves delivering projects within a programme and as such will be accountable to the Senior Programme Manager responsible for that programme of work.

As a Project manager focused on our Enterprise Applications; you will be developing and enhancing solutions such as our:

- Document Management Systems (iManage WorkSite from HP Autonomy)
- Records Management Systems (iManage Records Manager)
- Integration of Document Management systems with centralised scanning solutions (Kofax)
- Internal and Client Collaboration Systems (Microsoft SharePoint)
- Email and Messaging systems (Exchange 2010, Microsoft Lync)
- Practice Management Systems (SAP)
- Workflow Systems (PNMSoft’s Sequence Kinetics, SharePoint workflow, Nintex)
- Audit Support Tools (eAudit in-house developed application)
- Knowledge Management and Enterprise Search (SharePoint, iManage IUS)
- Internal Time Tracking / Resource Planning systems (Retain)
- Management of various SaaS (‘Software as a Service’) suppliers
- Integration of the above applications using their API standards and brokering products such as SAP PI, SSIS and BizTalk

Key Responsibilities

- manage the delivery of project products as defined by the KPMG Project Methodology and Quality Management System;
- direct and motivate the resources assigned to the Project Team;
- plan and monitor the project with regards time, cost, resources and the quality of the end products;
- agree roles and responsibilities for the project including the formation of an appropriate project governance structure;
- prepare Project, Stage and, if necessary Exception Plans in conjunction with Project Team and agree them with the Project Sponsor and the Programme Management Office;
- manage business and project risks, including the development of contingency plans;
- take responsibility for overall progress and use of resources, and initiate corrective action where necessary;
- managing progress and project reporting for all technical resources assigned to the project
- where appropriate, manage the vendor and product assessment process and external Supplier Management throughout the project delivery.
- be responsible for managing the scope via a structured change control process;
- report to the Project Board and Programme Office through Status Reports and Stage Assessments;
- agree technical, quality and communication strategies with the Project Board;
- prepare post implementation reports and include learning’s within subsequent project stages and via updates to the KPMG Quality Management System (QMS)
- take line management responsibilities for one or more of the Junior Project Managers within the team including; objective setting; performance management; pastoral reviews; guidance and support; specific coaching;
- coaching one or more of the Junior Project Managers within the team around areas of best practise


The Person

Skills

• knowledge of working with and delivering a wide variety of IT and related technologies;
- driven and enthusiastic with a ‘can-do’ attitude to get the job done in a practical and pragmatic fashion whilst working collaboratively with others;
- proven written and oral communications skills and strong interpersonal skills that can be executed credibly to inspire confidence in you and the delivery of the project;
- a strong problem solver with a pragmatic and tenacious attitude to seek out resolutions;
- a desire to deliver a good quality output and to keep the customer informed and contented;

Experience (Desirable)

• experience of working in a Professional Services environment
- demonstrable project management expertise with experience of having delivered projects through a full project lifecycle;
- experience of delivering technical infrastructure projects;
- experience of Microsoft standard desktop, server and database products
- for those PMs being considered for our Document and Records Management Programme:
-experience of Document and Records Management products; in particular HP-Autonomy’s iManage WorkSite and Microsoft SharePoint.
-Accreditation / practical experience in the design of Enterprise Content Management systems and in their integration with workflow systems in a professional services environment.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• has an industry recognised project management qualification, ideally Prince 2 Practitioner
- ideally educated to degree level in a business related subject or equivalent experience in a business or IT environment;

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, 01 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/North-London-Project-Manager-IT-Services/2312416/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/North-London-Project-Manager-IT-Services/2312416/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID808BRJob TitleUK Local Support Technical EngineerCountryUnited KingdomLocationLondonFunctionCentral ServicesService Line(1) IT Services (Internal)Service Line InformationFlexibility and adaptability. These are just a couple of the things KPMG looks for in its IT Services team. We're a function of KPMG Europe LLP and, as such, we're a group that constantly needs to deliver a highly-flexible, customer-focused service in response to the changing needs of the business.

Job Description
The Role

UK Local Support team exists to ensure that customers throughout the UK receive a service which allows them to make the best use of Information Technology. Situated geographically across the UK the team are the “face” of IT Services to the internal customer and provide support to all areas of the business.

Significant travel between the London and Watford Office is required in this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide desk side support and delivery hardware break fix solutions, by diagnosing and resolving IT hardware and software problems, configuring PC’s, installing, upgrading and replacing core hardware and software, within specified SLA’s.

- Perform the team controlling/administration as appropriate.

- Travel to KPMG satellite offices when required to delivery desk side service.

- To provide local assistance to all ITS Resolver Groups in the delivery of IT solutions.

- To be involved, often as part of a project team, for IT implementations, installations and upgrades. This function may also include client site support for core products.

- Act as IT liaison and become involved in the implementation of best practice across business areas, by providing informal training and advice on the effective use of the firm’s hardware and software. Help colleagues within Operations by sharing information, knowledge and experience.

- Be willing to act as buddy to any new joiners or secondees into the team and deliver coaching sessions to colleagues within the team.

- Complete Local Support duties (eg issue of IT consumables, asset and warranty management) following agreed processes in a timely fashion ensuring data provided is complete and accurate.

- Apply appropriate resources, to the resolution of non-supported issues, on best-endeavours basis, seeking assistance from Senior/Field engineers and Team Leaders when necessary.

The individual

• Guidance and advice from Team Leader and when appropriate Local Support Manager and others across IT Services as required, jobholder will be expected to work with limited supervision.

- Must be capable of working on their own initiative within the procedures and QMS guidelines laid down. The job holder will be familiar with all relevant QMS documentation to carry out the role.

- The ability to communicate with all levels of staff, management and up to Partner level. The main contacts will be within the Business and liaison with other UK IT colleagues.

- Minimum - O’Levels or GCSE equivalent. Good overall knowledge of IT. A+ and hardware accredited for desktop & laptop (Dell and Lenovo but should qualify for any other PC makes required by the firm).

- Will have worked within a Customer Services environment and been involved in relationship management. Good all round knowledge of IT and its use within a business environment for a minimum of 1 year.

- Someone who enjoys helping others. A good communicator and mediator. Strong problem solving skills. Resilient, confident and tenacious. Solid responsible attitude. Able to show discretion where necessary. Good interpersonal skills

- Evidence is required of experience with First line, Desk side support or technical engineering background. Must have a flexible approach to working hours. Be prepared to travel to other sites/regions. Access to a car and full clean driving licence favourable.

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

KPMG's commitment to diversity
There is a good reason why KPMG consistently features in the Top 10 of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for! It's not just the exceptional training, market leading career opportunities and flexible work arrangements that we offer; we value diverse opinions and backgrounds and create an environment that combines your commitments outside of work with your career potential.But, don't take our word for it, Industry Awards and Recognition page
Policy for Agencies
KPMG has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. Please check here to see our policy on agencies: Policy]]>Mon, 20 May 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-UK-Local-Support-Technical-Engineer/1657576/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-UK-Local-Support-Technical-Engineer/1657576/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID2709BRJob TitleBusiness Development Academy ManagerCountryUnited KingdomLocationLondonFunctionCentral 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 DescriptionThe Business Academy works closely with Markets to increase business/ sales capability of UK people of all grades, aligned to the UK transitional plan. The Academy includes the following workstreams:

- Define the KPMG Way (what good Business Development looks like in the UK), through a model, capabilities, aspirational goals, activities and learning paths.
- Create a structured programme aligned with the KPMG Way, which includes skills, process and tools aligned to real accounts, opportunities and client relationships, with main focus on partners, directors and BDM’s.
- Develop and deliver courses, learning bites and self led learning, and communicate wider EMA and global BD curriculum for UK people and teams.
- Manage, deliver, coach and measure all Business Development learning activities above covering 70-20-10 approach.

This is a 12 month secondment. Following the 12 months this may become a permanent role dependent on the business development plan and individual performance.

Roles and Responsibilities


- This role will facilitate and co-deliver development for director, senior manager, manager and non manager business development workshops and learning bites, through face to face and virtual classroom events.
- The role holder will be responsible for supporting in the development of the KPMG Way and taking ownership for completing the learning experiences/ learning paths to guide people on how they can develop business development skills whilst delivering their role.
- This role will be accountable for working with the Bid Advisory team to integrate the Bid Manager programme into central Talent, Learning & Development. This will involve simplifying the process, integrating booking and venue organisation, managing the accreditation process and reviewing ways to simplify delivery e.g. introduce virtual classroom for 2 hr workshops. Will include co-delivery of workshops and events.
- This role will support in the implementation of the Partner /Director programme e.g. developing self led resources and co-ordinating events.
- This role will lead or support in other activities which evolve with the development of the Business Development Academy
Qualifications and Skills

- Degree Level required.
- Sales/ Business Development expertise highly recommended.
- Group meeting/ course facilitation experience essential.
- Pro-active and can do attitude, project management and strong communication skills essential.
Experience and Background

We are looking for someone who has business/ people development experience who is looking to drive change through this key transformational project:

- Client facing and or sales experience essential.
- Workshop / training facilitation skills essential.
- This role would suit someone in a BDM, sales or L&D role.
- Good communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills.
- Pro-active with ability to take ownership, problem solving challenges to delivery.
- Being able to build and leverage internal / external networks through existing & new relationships.
- Ability to juggle priorities, multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Able to manage themselves through change and conflict situations.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.

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Job Function: Audit School Leaver Programme – Birmingham University
Location: Watford
Country: UK
Intake Year: 2013

About the programme

We believe that our School Leavers’ Programme is a compelling alternative to pursuing a traditional university route. We’ve developed an innovative 6 year programme that offers the opportunity to get a job in our audit team, obtain an accounting degree at the University of Birmingham, and become a fully qualified chartered accountant with ICAS. It’s innovative because KPMG was the first to launch such a programme and no other programme offers the same powerful combination of benefits that will see you start to build a rewarding career as soon as you finish school or college. Importantly, we’re also paying a great starting salary of £20k (in London). This could be your opportunity to be completely free of student debt because your university tuition and accommodation fees and your professional fees will be paid for by us.

Key skills required

- Takes accountability for delivering high quality, accurate work
- Self motivated and organised own workload to ensure effective delivery of engagements/projects
- Works cooperatively and can build positive, constructive business relationships
- Strives for continual improvement

Tasks and responsibilities

In general terms your role with involve:
- Proactively look to become an integral part of the audit team, create good contacts and develop relationships with the member of our clients finance teams
- Be part of the department and attend social and networking events in order to develop your relationships and wider knowledge of both audit and a Big 4 environment
- You will be assigned audit work, both a mixture of substantive and controls, over non-significant audit areas and assist more senior members of the team in the audit of significant audit areas. Example of non-significant audit areas could include the audit of cash, fixed asset additions and disposals and the verification to underlying records and checking of mathematical accuracy of company financial statements.

Qualifications you’ll work for

- BSc in Accounting with the University of Birmingham
- Chartered Accountancy qualification with ICAS

Our Requirements

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

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