The Role
An exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Scotland Corporate Tax Advisory & Compliance team as an Assistant Manager, based in our Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen office. Our client base and the services we provide are varied, so you’ve got a great opportunity to get a broad experience where you can learn and develop. Key aspect of the role will involve:
1. Being one of the main points of contact on a portfolio of clients on day-to-day tax matters, working primarily with our Managers and our Senior Manager
2. Supporting on the delivery of UK corporation tax compliance services
3. Supporting on tax advisory projects by providing UK corporation tax input, based on experience and researching topics, and by working with other areas of tax and our overseas members firms to incorporate their input into our advice
4. Ensuring our clients are kept up to date with emerging corporate and wider tax developments impacting their business
5. Assisting on the delivery of tax reporting and tax audit work
6. Supervising the work of junior members of staff and providing coaching to support their development.
7. Assisting our Managers and Senior Managers with client account management, including complying with appropriate quality and risk management procedures and financial management
8. Support the leadership with business development opportunities
The role would involve a mixture of tax compliance, reporting and advisory work and there would be flexibility around the weighting of time to these different components of the role based on your experience and areas of interest.
The person
9. Qualified CTA or ACA / CA or equivalent
10. UK corporation tax experience
11. Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates, and integrates information
12. Communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent, and clear
13. Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work
14. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for managing own work and juggling competing priorities
15. Continuously learns from experiences, seeking out feedback and development opportunities
16. Coaches less experienced staff, giving clear directions and constructive feedback
17. Works in a cooperative, respectful manner with colleagues, clients, and the wider community
18. Builds the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge, and experience