Vacancies at KPMG UK

The Role

The key aspects of the role include:

• Managing work in relation to a wide variety of employment solutions advisory projects, varying from larger strategic projects through to risk and opportunity reviews.
• Managing employer compliance activities relating to areas such as employment status. decisions, PAYE health checks, SAO certification, HMRC’s “Know Your Customer” reviews, voluntary disclosures, PAYE Settlement Agreements and running projects relating to payroll advisory as well as National Minimum Wage and CIS compliance.
• Taking responsibility for winning, managing and delivering work to a high standard and meeting deadlines.
• Proactively dealing with engagement management aspects of project delivery including work in progress, billing and risk procedures and with consideration for the financial and commercial implications when making difficult decisions.
• Reviewing work and coaching and developing junior colleagues.
• Managing and developing client relationships through business development activities.
• Leading local marketing initiatives.

It is accepted that applicants may need support with their development in some areas depending on their background and previous experience.

The Individual

• The candidate will have practical experience of the areas outlined above with a strong background in Employment Tax.  We are interested in candidates who have worked in Practice or HMRC.
• Ideally (but not essential) CTA, ACA, CPA or CA qualified.
• Provides compelling and well thought out solutions to complex problems.
• Applies sound technical and commercial judgment when faced with challenging decisions.
• Demonstrates perseverance and tenacity.
• Identifies and pursues business opportunities.
• Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work and guides others around best work practice.
• Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work.
• Continuously learns from experiences; seeks out feedback and development opportunities.
• Gives clear directions, positive and constructive feedback; coaches less experienced colleagues.

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Role and Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will be:

• A client-facing individual, responsible for building internal and external relationships in order to win projects and drive sales growth both independently and as part of the market team.
• Leading engagement teams both locally and nationally to prepare capital allowances claims, elections and allowances statements.
• Leading by example in terms of client relationships, technical quality, and service delivery.
• Leading projects and solving problems by advising our clients in the application of complex legislation to real life situations.
• Leading people including coaching and developing junior staff.
• Lead in progressing business development opportunities and to pitch for work with both new and existing clients.
• Deliver comprehensive proposals and taking part in presentations/ pitches as required
• Ensuring the junior engagement team are keeping documentation up to date and managing junior team members.
• Sharing knowledge.
• Proactively managing business development opportunities
• Providing technical assistance to other parts of the firm.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Tax/Accounting/Surveying qualification.
• Strong academic background.
• Has thorough knowledge of the capital allowances tax legislation.
• Experience on working on transactions (due diligence, structuring and modelling)
• Experience in managing a junior team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking to assist our clients in applying complex legislation to real life situations.
• Excellent communication skills are a must. For example, you must be able to lead capital allowances discussions and explain complex legislative concepts.
• Must be capable of reviewing reports produced by more junior colleagues to ensure high quality is delivered.
• Must have significant project management experience and the skills and ability to manage own workload well, as well as delegating to staff members.
• Tax and accounting qualifications are not essential for this role but would be welcome (e.g. CTA / ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)).