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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Job Function: Audit School Leaver Programme – Exeter University
Location: Edinburgh
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 Exeter, 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 Exeter
- 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

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/School-Leavers%E2%80%99-Programme-2013/2163367/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/School-Leavers%E2%80%99-Programme-2013/2163367/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Programme: Vacation Programme 2013
Job Function: Audit ACA / CA
Location: Edinburgh
Country: UK
Intake Year: 2013

About the programme

The largest of our UK practices, Audit is concerned with developing a deep understanding of organisations and helping to assure stakeholders that the published annual accounts are a true and fair reflection of their financial performances and positions.
KPMGs Audit Vacation programme is designed to give you a breadth of skills and experience. Audit provides the core foundation knowledge to a successful career in business and can equip you with valuable technical skills, broad commercial understanding and in-depth knowledge of different industry sectors. Students joining the Audit Vacation Programme will also have the opportunity to work in a specific business area whilst gaining an insight into a leading business advisory firm.

Key Skills Required

- Takes accountability for delivering high quality, accurate work
- Self motivated and organises 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 will involve:
- Proactively look to become an integral part of the audit team, create good contacts and develop relationships with the members 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. Examples 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

During the vacation scheme you will not  be required to work towards any
Professional Qualifications

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)
- Predicted 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]]>Sat, 04 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Vacation-Programme-2013/2174077/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Vacation-Programme-2013/2174077/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID2806BRJob TitleCapital Allowances Manager (Glasgow / Edinburgh)CountryUnited 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
Want a career that involves working closely with a range of important clients – developing a deep understanding of their commercial issues, while finding approaches that make a real difference to their bottom line? If so, then Capital Allowances Advisory Services can give you opportunities to build on your existing property and construction knowledge and develop valuable technical skills and genuine commercial insight.

You’ll often be tackling challenges that are at the heart of client’s investment decisions, enjoying the opportunity to grow your commercial understanding, while also developing specialist technical skills and studying for valuable professional qualifications.

The Capital Allowances team is a dynamic and successful area of KPMG’s Tax practice. The team works with a wide range of organisations and individuals that incur significant expenditure on acquiring and constructing assets.

The team consists of chartered surveyors and tax and accounting specialists, many of which are dual qualified or currently undertaking their professional qualifications.

Opportunities exist for Managers within the Capital Allowances Advisory Services group of our Tax function situated in the North & Scotland.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively, assisting with the delivery of client engagements
- Keeping documentation up to date
- Sharing knowledge
- Preparing capital allowance claims for submission to HM Revenue & Customs
- Assisting management in the preparation of proposals
- Assisting in the preparation of technical queries from other parts of the firm
Skills and abilities
- Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work
- Shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work
- Continuously learns from experiences
- Works in a cooperative, respectful manner with colleagues, clients and the wider community
- Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information.
- Communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear

Experience and Background

• Construction or property related degree minimum 2:1
- Strong academic background
- Work experience in the construction or property industry
- Good level of awareness of the property matters including cost estimating
- MRICS or willingness to work towards Chartered qualification
Applying with a DisabilityKPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of The Employers' Forum on Disability we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss with your recruitment contact any reasonable adjustments to our Recruitment Process that you may require.

KPMG's commitment to diversity
There is a good reason why KPMG consistently features in the Top 10 of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for! It's not just the exceptional training, market leading career opportunities and flexible work arrangements that we offer; we value diverse opinions and backgrounds and create an environment that combines your commitments outside of work with your career potential.But, don't take our word for it, Industry Awards and Recognition page
Policy for Agencies
KPMG has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. Please check here to see our policy on agencies: Policy]]>Sun, 19 May 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Capital-Allowances-Manager-%28Glasgow-Edinburgh%29/2495764/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Capital-Allowances-Manager-%28Glasgow-Edinburgh%29/2495764/?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 ID3121BRJob TitleExecutive Secretary – Part time – 3 daysCountryUnited KingdomLocationLondonFunctionCentral 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
Roles and Responsibilities

This is a busy and interesting role requiring the ability to be discrete, self sufficient and flexible. We are looking for an excellent communicator who is extremely well organised and demonstrates the ability to pay close attention to detail. The job holder will need to be extremely confident, assertive and organised and have the ability to prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines at times. The job holder will be required to develop and maintain client relationships with a professional image being presented at all times.

We require some flexibility regarding working hours.
Hours required for this role are 08.00 – 18.00 (7-hour shift rota). This is a part-time role and days working are Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. It is a grade E2 based in Canada Square.

Main Responsibilities

- Provide extensive diary management including complete control of diaries on a day to day basis ensuring Partners have all relevant information in advance of meetings, together with detailed draft itineraries, maps, etc. for any domestic or international travel
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of Partner’s business contacts and develop a general awareness of all business issues in which the Partners are involved
- Draft communications, presentations and papers as required
- Attend internal meetings, take minutes and ensure any necessary actions are followed up
- Organise and assist at internal events, away days, team building events, cascade events and ad-hoc internal seminars, conferences, client events and corporate hospitality
- SAP reports and other finance administration
- Produce financial information e.g. budgets, monthly SAP reports
- Contacts management – update client contact details on CRM and Outlook
- Action emails in the absence of Partner group
- Screen calls, taking detailed messages and handling queries
- Organise conference call and WebExes (internal and external)
- Preparation of expense claims and submission of timesheets
- Handle various other ad-hoc projects and administrative tasks
- Perform basic research and compile data using the KPMG intranet and internet
- Handle post, couriers, filing, photocopying and archiving, maintenance of distribution lists

Qualifications and Skills

- 5 GCSEs/O’Levels (or equivalent) including Maths and English, grades A-C
- Accurate audio/copy typing at 45+ wpm
- Advanced Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Intermediate Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills

Experience and Background

- Three years of reference available on request
- Discretion is a key part of the role and it involves dealing with some sensitive issues
- Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise work, with proven secretarial experience in a demanding environment
- Strong interpersonal skills at all levels both internally and externally
- Excellent organisational skills with a very high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Good communication skills both written and oral
- Good working knowledge of internal databases and systems including Outlook, CRM, SAP, MyPD, Filesite and Factiva
- Present a professional image of KPMG both internally and externally
- Demonstrate commitment to delivery of a first class quality service at all times
- Produce PowerPoint graphics, copy/audio typing and Excel spreadsheets
- A flexible approach to working arrangements and the ability to work closely with staff at all levels
- Sense of humour
Applying with a DisabilityKPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of The Employers' Forum on Disability we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss with your recruitment contact any reasonable adjustments to our Recruitment Process that you may require.

KPMG's commitment to diversity
There is a good reason why KPMG consistently features in the Top 10 of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for! It's not just the exceptional training, market leading career opportunities and flexible work arrangements that we offer; we value diverse opinions and backgrounds and create an environment that combines your commitments outside of work with your career potential.But, don't take our word for it, Industry Awards and Recognition page
Policy for Agencies
KPMG has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. Please check here to see our policy on agencies: Policy]]>Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-Executive-Secretary-Part-time-3-days/2596344/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/London-Executive-Secretary-Part-time-3-days/2596344/?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 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

-

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.

-

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.

-

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 ID3082BRJob TitleTax 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 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

-

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.
.

-

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.

-

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

-

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.

-

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 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.

-

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:

-

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.

-

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.

-

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

-

Ability to identify and implement process improvements.

-

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.

-

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

-

Proficient user of Alphatax (or similar tax software).

Experience desirable but not essential

-

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 ID3079BRJob TitleTax Managers- Expatriate Tax/Private Client- Full Time or Part TimeCountryUnited KingdomLocationGlasgowFunctionTaxService LinePeople Services - Advisory & ComplianceService Line InformationKPMG's Tax practice is a dynamic and successful area of our business. A constantly changing and increasingly high-profile field, Tax can offer a surprisingly broad range of quality career paths to ambitious people.

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

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

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

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

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

Roles and Responsibilities

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

Qualifications and Skills

- ACA/CTA qualified or appropriate experience

- Ability to manage staff and a busy portfolio of clients

Experience and Background

- Previous experience of delivery of large volume programs would be an advantage
- Seeks out feedback and development opportunities
- Gives clear directions, positive and constructive feedback.
- Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information
- Communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear
- Builds the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge and experience
- Monitors and upholds high quality of service and products to clients (internal and external).
- Understands how to effectively manage a busy portfolio of clients and deliver sound and technically accurate advice

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

KPMG's commitment to diversity
KPMG consistently features in the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for, which has been recognised with a special achievement award to mark our 10 years in the Top 25. We pride ourselves on being a place where your individuality is valued; you can be yourself and still achieve your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results to our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that's the KPMG difference. But, don't take our word for it, find out more about diversity at KPMG Here
Policy for Agencies
KPMG has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. Please check here to see our policy on agencies: Policy]]>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Tax-Managers-Expatriate-TaxPrivate-Client/2568280/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Tax-Managers-Expatriate-TaxPrivate-Client/2568280/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS AutoReq ID3303BRJob TitleSenior HR AdvisorCountryUnited KingdomLocationLondon North (Watford)FunctionCentral 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 Description
Fixed Term Contract - 6 months
Location - Watford

Role and Responsibilities

Account management

To develop strong and enduring relationships with key stakeholders – including clients in the business, the HR Business Partner Teams and the Centres of Excellence.
To work as part of a virtual team with the HR Business Partner Teams and Centres of Excellence.

HR Policy and Advice

- Advise client groups on HR policies and processes on a day to day basis (eg flexible working requests; special leave; relocation, transfers and secondments), acting as the point of escalation for current PeopleCentre and E2 colleagues.
- Advise on straight forward disciplinary, grievance and performance issues – including exam training failures.
- Design and draft non standard correspondence.
- Advise Performance Managers, PMLs and Partners on sick absence management and the tools to deal with long term/persistent absences – including straight forward (ie low risk) OH referrals.
- Coach PMs and PMLs on low risk return to work conversations.
- Support PMs and PMLs on the implementation of RPP development plans and advise on how to approach and handle typical and atypical RPP/performance coaching meetings.
- To coach and support PMs and PMLs on the Performance Management process and approaches to give difficult messages, particularly for standard/low risk conversations. Seek to build experience to handle low/medium risk issues.
- Whilst advising PMLs and PMs take a commercial, pragmatic stance to risk assessment, escalating issues as appropriate to the Advisory Team Lead before escalation to the relevant C of E or the local HR team for the client base.
- Lead or support the delivery of workshops on a variety of policies e.g. Performance Management training.
- Lead or support job evaluation.
Performance Management and Reward


- Produce timely management information.
- Assist with surveying and benchmarking of salaries against internal and external comparators.
- Provide support as required and defined by the SLA to the Reward team to manage the pay review. For example, communicate directly with predefined PMLs to provide the first cut analysis* of pay review data and pay review anomalies e.g. AHP (* reports from HRIS team).
- To advise PMLs on the principles and the core business wide approach to be applied to pay review.
Management information


- Produce HR reports as required for HR and the client base, including staff movements, recruitment rates, KPIs, talent and exit analysis.
- Produce reports to support the performance management process including analysis of rating distributions.
- Review information to identify any trends and to escalate appropriately.
Resourcing / talent management


- Contact PMLs to conduct 3/6/9 month progress review of all new joiners and to advise PML on options.
- Advise on administration promotion processes for Senior Manager, Director and Partner.
- Manage co-ordination of the Partner and Director selection process.
- To conduct exit interviews where requested
Employee Relations


- Resolve straight forward, low to medium risk people issues to deliver commercially pragmatic outcomes, escalating as appropriate.
- Contributing to the People Function
- Coach less experienced colleagues and new joiners on key policies and processes, providing guidance as appropriate.
- Share knowledge and experience proactively across the team and be recognised as a team player.
- A key part of this role will be to act as a role model and coach for Assistant Senior HR Advisors in the Advisory Team and all colleagues in the current PeopleCentre.
- Take part in and contribute to KPMG wide projects.
- Take part in Functional projects supporting the HR Business Manager and their team.
Qualifications and Skills


- CIPD or part CIPD qualified is ideal, but not essential.
Experience and Background


- Demonstrable experience in the key components of the role (this typically underpinned by a number of years experience in a fast moving, responsive, HR team).
- Proven ability to build relationships and communicate with people at all levels.
- Proven ability to work to deadlines and to work without supervision.
- Problem solving and facilitation skills.
- Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
- Excellent organisational, literacy and numeracy skills.
- Excellent IT skills including Excel and PowerPoint.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, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/North-London-Senior-HR-Advisor/2602541/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/North-London-Senior-HR-Advisor/2602541/?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]]>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 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]]>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 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 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 Programme: Vacation Programme 2013
Job Function: Public Sector Audit (ACA)
Location: Manchester
Country: UK
Intake Year: 2013

About the programme

The largest of our UK practices, Audit is concerned with developing a deep understanding of organisations and helping to assure stakeholders that the published annual accounts are a true and fair reflection of their financial performances and positions.

Within the public sector we provide services to key areas such as health, government, housing, education and other publicly funded non-profit organisations. The remit is wider than the straightforward annual auditing of the financial records (often referred to as external audit) we also help organisations to make good use of taxpayers funds and support the delivery of improved services.

Key Skills Required

- Takes accountability for delivering high quality, accurate work
- Self motivated and organises 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 will involve:
- Proactively look to become an integral part of the audit team, create good contacts and develop relationships with the members 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
- General audit work; for example: working on the audit of a grant claim at a council, such as checking student loans were only paid to eligible students
- Researching potential clients to help win new business
- Helping to deliver internal audit reviews by assessing operational and financial processes within hospitals, housing associations and universities
- Carrying out core financial systems audits as part of our interim and final accounts audit teams

Qualifications you'll work for

During the vacation scheme you will not be required to work towards any
Professional Qualifications.

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)
- Predicted 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]]>Sat, 04 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Vacation-Programme-2013/2161972/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Vacation-Programme-2013/2161972/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Programme: Graduate Programme 2013
Job Function: Public Sector Audit (ACA)
Location: Nottingham
Country: UK
Intake Year: 2013

About the programme
The largest of our UK practices, Audit is concerned with developing a deep understanding of organisations and helping to assure stakeholders that the published annual accounts are a true and fair reflection of their financial performances and positions.
Within the public sector we provide services to key areas such as health, government, housing, education and other publicly funded non-profit organisations. The remit is wider than the straightforward annual auditing of the financial records (often referred to as external audit) we also help organisations to make good use of taxpayers funds and support the delivery of improved services. 
Key Skills Required
- Takes accountability for delivering high quality, accurate work
- Self motivated and organises 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 will involve:
- Proactively look to become an integral part of the audit team, create good contacts and develop relationships with the members 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
- General audit work; such as working on the audit of a grant claim at a council, including checking student loans were only paid to eligible students
- Researching potential clients to help win new business
- Helping to deliver internal audit reviews by assessing operational and financial processes within hospitals, housing associations and universities
- Carrying out core financial systems audits as part of our interim and final accounts audit teams
Qualifications you'll work for
In addition to your role responsibilities you will also train for the ICAEW professional accounting 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]]>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Graduate-Programme-2013/2283399/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Graduate-Programme-2013/2283399/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Programme: Graduate Programme 2013
Job Function: Public Sector Audit (ACA)
Location: Cardiff
Country: UK
Intake Year: 2013

About the programme

The largest of our UK practices, Audit is concerned with developing a deep understanding of organisations and helping to assure stakeholders that the published annual accounts are a ‘true and fair’ reflection of their financial performances and positions.

Within the public sector we provide services to key areas such as health, government, housing, education and other publicly funded non-profit organisations. The remit is wider than the straightforward annual auditing of the financial records (often referred to as ‘external audit’) – we also help organisations to make good use of taxpayers’ funds and support the delivery of improved services. 

Key Skills Required

- Takes accountability for delivering high quality, accurate work
- Self motivated and organises 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 will involve:
- Proactively look to become an integral part of the audit team, create good contacts and develop relationships with the members 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
- General audit work; such as working on the audit of a grant claim at a council, including checking student loans were only paid to eligible students
- Researching potential clients to help win new business
- Helping to deliver internal audit reviews by assessing operational and financial processes within hospitals, housing associations and universities
- Carrying out core financial systems audits as part of our interim and final accounts audit teams

Qualifications you'll work for

In addition to your role responsibilities you will also train for a professional qualification likely to be either the ICAEW or ICAS (Chartered) or the ACCA (Certified) professional accounting 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]]>Sun, 19 May 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Graduate-Programme-2013/1991996/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Graduate-Programme-2013/1991996/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Programme: Graduate Programme 2013
Job Function: Public Sector Audit (ACA)
Location: Birmingham
Country: UK
Intake Year: 2013

About the programme

The largest of our UK practices, Audit is concerned with developing a deep understanding of organisations and helping to assure stakeholders that the published annual accounts are a ‘true and fair’ reflection of their financial performances and positions.

Within the public sector we provide services to key areas such as health, government, housing, education and other publicly funded non-profit organisations. The remit is wider than the straightforward annual auditing of the financial records (often referred to as ‘external audit’) – we also help organisations to make good use of taxpayers’ funds and support the delivery of improved services. 

Key Skills Required

- Takes accountability for delivering high quality, accurate work
- Self motivated and organises 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 will involve:
- Proactively look to become an integral part of the audit team, create good contacts and develop relationships with the members 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
- General audit work; such as working on the audit of a grant claim at a council, including checking student loans were only paid to eligible students
- Researching potential clients to help win new business
- Helping to deliver internal audit reviews by assessing operational and financial processes within hospitals, housing associations and universities
- Carrying out core financial systems audits as part of our interim and final accounts audit teams

Qualifications you'll work for

In addition to your role responsibilities you will also train for a professional qualification likely to be either the ICAEW or ICAS (Chartered) or the ACCA (Certified) professional accounting 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]]>Mon, 20 May 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Graduate-Programme-2013/1992003/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Graduate-Programme-2013/1992003/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Programme: Graduate Programme 2013
Job Function: Central Services Programme - Marketing
Location: London
Country: UK
Intake Year: 2013

About the programme

During your two years with us, you will be placed in different service areas of Marketing for varying periods of time. This will give you broad experience, improve your skills and help you make an informed decision on the direction you want to take in your career.

There is massive scope for you to create, contribute, and inspire in a number of initiatives within Marketing. The ultimate benefit you derive from this is very much down to you: we will give you all the support and help you need. Equally, we rely on you to be creative and innovative, and to make the most out of the opportunities and learning developments that this programme can offer.

Our programme in detail

As a Marketing graduate trainee, you will have the opportunity to experience the variety of possible avenues you could steer your career towards as a Marketing professional in KPMG.

During the two years with us, you will be placed in different areas of Marketing. This will ensure that you get a full appreciation of the marketing mix within the firm, broad experience of KPMG, and help you decide which area best suits your skills and interests.

Examples of the typical kinds of placements on offer:

 Marketing within the Group Marketing function
 Marketing within a specific line of business, sector/function or within a region
 Specialist placements, such as PR, internal communication and the digital team
 Business development or bid advisor experience

You will have a fantastic support network, including your own Graduate Coach, to help tailor your placements to ensure both you and KPMG get the most out of your time with us.

What learning and development support will I receive?

For the duration of the programme and the rest of your career at KPMG, there will be a number of support channels available to help you progress your career within the organisation.

Learning and development is a key part of life at KPMG. Within Marketing we have tailored learning and development to support our broad range of skills and roles. You will have access to all of this and the opportunity to study towards an accredited marketing qualification with a professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Our Requirements

As a general rule, youll be expected to meet the following requirements: 

         Minimum grade B GCSE* Maths

         Minimum grade B GCSE* English Language

         Minimum of 320 UCAS Tariff points 

         Minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline.

         Please note, that we only consider a candidates 'top' 3 A-level grades and do not accept General Studies. 

* Or equivalent 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, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Graduate-Programme-2013/2558890/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.kpmgcareers.co.uk/job/Graduate-Programme-2013/2558890/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS