Job description
Job Title/Req Number: Tax Manager, IRI
Base Location: London
KPMG Overview
KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax & Legal, 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.
Service Line Information
The Claims and Incentives team are part of our wider Corporate Tax department. They help our clients to secure cash tax savings through government sponsored tax reliefs and incentives. The team is made up of Fixed Asset Tax Services (“FATS”) and Innovation Reliefs & Incentives (“IRI”) and supports clients who incur expenditure on fixed assets and carry out innovative activities.
Why Join KPMG as a Tax Manager
At KPMG, our values define who we are and the way we do business. As a leading professional services firm, we know that our strength and capability come from our people – their different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. From our inclusive leadership strategy to our diversity and inclusion targets – we’re making bold changes to who we are and what we do. Be part of it.
What will you be doing?
* Manage and work with engagement teams to develop claim methodologies and prepare R&D tax relief and Patent Box claims for submission to HMRC.
* Lead meetings with financial client stakeholders; and provide expert advice in relation to innovation advisory services (R&D, Patent Box, Grant Applications).
* Manage the process for preparing both the technical and financial elements of our client deliverables.
* Manage client projects across both tax and technical work streams; and manage conflicting resourcing requirements between projects.
* Leading by example in terms of client relationships, technical quality, and service delivery.
* Manage projects; and solving problems by advising our clients in the application of complex legislation to real life situations.
* Manage people including coaching and developing junior staff.
* Liaising with HMRC specialists to facilitate the agreement of R&D & Patent Box claims.
* Help to establish and maintain strong client relationships with both existing and new clients.
* Assist in progressing business development opportunities and to pitch for work with both new and existing clients.
What will you need to do it?
* You will have significant industry experience in tax which will include a detailed working knowledge of the R&D and/or Patent Box tax legislation.
* Must be able to understand key tax/costing concepts relevant to R&D and/or Patent Box claim preparation.
* Must have excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
* Excellent communication skills are a must.
* Must be capable of producing high quality, professional documentation and reports for C-suite stakeholders within our clients.
* Must be able to demonstrate project management skills and an ability to manage own workload well.
Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:
* Tax and accounting qualifications are not essential for this role but would be welcome (e.g. CTA / ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)).
Our Locations: London
We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core hubs for this role are:
* Leeds
* Newcastle
* Manchester
With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options.
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
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