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KPMG UK

Tax Assistant Manager

KPMG UK

. Project manage global and large UK tax, accounting compliance and reporting managed service engagements .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates strong project management and coordination skills in tax and accounting compliance, with a focus on process redesign and technology integration to enhance efficiency. Proven ability to build client relationships, manage stakeholder engagement, and lead teams while ensuring high-quality delivery.

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Tax ComplianceAccounting ComplianceProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementProcess Design

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Hard Skills
Tax ComplianceAccounting ComplianceProcess ManagementRisk ManagementControls DesignChange ManagementTechnology IntegrationAutomationTransformationBusiness Development
Soft Skills
Client Relationship ManagementClear CommunicationInfluencing SkillsCollaborative LeadershipCoaching
Certifications & Qualifications
ATTCTAACAProject Management QualificationsLean Six Sigma
Industry Keywords
GovernanceKPIStatutory ComplianceCentres of ExcellenceQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Project manage global and large UK tax, accounting compliance and reporting managed service engagements
  • Coordinate implementation and adoption of managed service, transformation and technology solutions across client business units
  • Act as central point of contact for clients, KPMG overseas teams and delivery resources
  • Enable effective governance, issue resolution and escalation management
  • Lead regular governance and performance meetings using qualitative KPIs
  • Provide updates and discuss the impact of tax and statutory legislative change
  • Manage tax and statutory transformation activity, including process redesign, controls improvement, Centres of Excellence, upskilling and technology opportunities
  • Build relationships with existing and prospective clients
  • Progress business development opportunities and support contract negotiation
  • Develop service offerings, standardised methodologies and delivery models
  • Oversee and support team members and offshore resources, providing coaching, technical guidance and direction
  • Identify opportunities for additional services and connect clients with relevant subject matter specialists
  • Apply KPMG policies and best practice, taking accountability for quality, risk management and delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Strong experience in tax and/or accounting compliance and reporting, VAT compliance or process management, or transfer pricing compliance and advisory work
  • Effective project management and coordination skills gained through global compliance outsourcing, tax or accounting transformation, or comparable complex engagements
  • Experience of process, risk and controls design, together with transition, change and stakeholder management
  • Practical understanding of technology and automation and how these can improve efficiency, manage risk and create value in compliance and reporting processes
  • Strong client relationship and engagement management skills
  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Confidence to influence across international stakeholder groups
  • Ability to analyse complex issues, identify priorities, integrate information and maintain momentum under pressure
  • Collaborative and accountable leadership style
  • Experience developing others, overseeing delivery resources and maintaining consistently high-quality work
  • Qualified by experience or holder of a relevant professional qualification such as ATT, CTA, ACA or an equivalent qualification
  • Project management qualifications and relevant transformation credentials, such as Lean Six Sigma, welcomed

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Opportunities to build leadership, project management and digital compliance experience
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Professional development and career progression opportunities
  • Exposure to indirect tax, withholding tax, transfer pricing, corporate income tax and statutory compliance
  • Opportunities to work with clients and KPMG teams worldwide
  • Coaching and development of others through team oversight responsibilities