Indirect tax assistant manager

Job description

Indirect Tax Assistant Manager job description

KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity and insight to our clients' most critical challenges.

With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, for our people and for the communities we work in.

KPMG has one of the leading Indirect Tax practices in the UK. We work as a national practice providing advice and support in all aspects of Indirect Tax (VAT, Customs Duty, Green taxes) to a broad range of business sectors including large multi-nationals, household name retailers and public sector organisations.

The Indirect Tax practice is a fast-growing and dynamic business, currently with 13 partners and approximately 186 professional staff located across the UK. We work to support our portfolio of clients with a variety of Indirect tax issues. Within the team we have specialists in sectors such as Retail, Supply Chain, International Trade, alongside our Public Sector specialisms. We work closely with our colleagues in Trade & Customs, Corporate and Employment tax to deliver value to KPMG's clients.

There are roles available in both the VAT and Customs teams.

Roles and Responsibilities

You will be a key member of our Team:
1. Providing high quality Indirect Tax advisory services on a broad range of indirect tax issues to a range of clients;
2. Maintaining, developing and managing KPMG's strong relationships with clients;
3. Developing innovative solutions and opportunities for our clients;
4. Assisting in the implementation of business development initiatives;
5. Providing sales support, developing, building and maintaining key B2B and B2C client relationships
6. Developing more junior members of the team from both a technical and commercial perspective;
7. Working closely with senior managers, directors and partners who will provide you with the support and opportunities to assist you in realising your full potential.


Qualifications and Skills
8. ACA, CTA or Qualified Solicitor and/or relevant experience (at least 3 years) with Indirect Taxes

Experience and Background

This is an exciting opportunityfor someone who would like to be part of a successful and growing team. You should be someone who:
9. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for their work;
10. Is driven and committed;
11. Is ambitious and motivated to grow personally;
12. Seeks out feedback and development opportunities; Identifies and pursues business opportunities;
13. Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work
14. Continuously learns from experiences. Seeks out feedback and development opportunities
15. Gives clear directions, positive and constructive feedback. Coaches less experienced staff
16. Works in a cooperative, respectful manner with colleagues, clients and the wider community
17. Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information
18. Communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear
19. Builds the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge and experience
20. Monitors and upholds high quality of service and products to clients (internal and external)