Corporate Tax, Senior Manager

Unleash Your Tax Expertise: Senior Corporate Tax Advisor – Midlands   At KPMG, we believe in the power of our people. Our diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds are the cornerstone of our strength and innovative capability. We're actively shaping an inclusive future, from our leadership strategies to our diversity and inclusion targets. Join us and be a part of this transformative journey.   About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity awaits in our dynamic Midlands Corporate Tax Advisory & Compliance team, based in either our thriving Birmingham or Nottingham offices. This role is your chance to make a tangible impact, advising a diverse portfolio of UK-headquartered businesses and international groups across a broad range of sectors. You’ll be at the forefront of business and fiscal change, providing critical tax advisory support on complex matters such as: * Guiding clients through new market entries and the development of innovative business areas. * Strategising on intricate business reorganisations, refinancings, and cash repatriation. * Navigating challenging tax authority enquiries. * Providing expert advice on pre/post-transaction reorganisations. * Analysing the significant implications of global fiscal changes, including BEPS Pillar 2. We champion a flexible, hybrid working environment. You’ll collaborate and learn with your team in the office or at client sites at least twice a week, fostering strong connections and shared growth. The remainder of your time offers the flexibility to work in a way that best suits your needs.   Your Impact & Responsibilities As a key member of our team, you will: * Lead Complex Projects: Work directly with Partners and Directors, delivering technically excellent advice on challenging projects that shape our clients' futures. * Forge Client Relationships: Develop and nurture robust client relationships, gaining deep insights into their businesses to identify opportunities for value-added tax and broader advisory services. * Drive Cross-Border Collaboration: Manage diverse UK and international teams on advisory projects, collaborating with specialists, overseas KPMG member firms, and external advisors. You'll critically analyse and challenge inputs to ensure successful project delivery and exceptional client expertise. * Oversee Compliance Excellence: Take ownership of managing and delivering compliance services, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. * Shape Team Performance: Play a pivotal role in managing team operations, including strategic resourcing, and actively coach and mentor junior colleagues, fostering their professional development. * Pioneer Business Development: Proactively seek and pursue new client opportunities, collaborating with Partners and Directors on impactful business development initiatives. * Champion Quality & Risk: Uphold the highest standards of engagement quality and risk management, alongside meticulous management of client financials. * Embody Our Values: Be a role model for KPMG’s values, contributing to a culture of integrity, excellence, and collaboration.   What You Bring We're looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic professional with: * Qualifications: Qualified CTA or ACA / CA, or an equivalent professional qualification. * Expertise: Strong UK corporation tax knowledge, complemented by an awareness of broader tax and accounting principles. * Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication abilities to engage effectively with clients and colleagues. * Analytical & Commercial Acumen: Robust analytical skills, a curious mindset, and a commercial approach to problem-solving and delivering strategic advice. * Project Leadership: Excellent project management capabilities, demonstrating strong team collaboration and proactive initiative to drive projects forward. * Strategic Insight: The ability to derive and apply critical insights to complex business and client challenges. * Sound Judgement: A track record of sound judgement, identifying and evaluating risk issues, and knowing when to escalate. * Adaptability: Proven ability to multitask and effectively manage a diverse portfolio of clients, projects, and relationships. * Leadership Potential: A strong motivation to develop and coach junior team members, investing in the growth of others. * Continuous Growth: A dedication to continuously enhancing your technical skills and knowledge within a rapidly evolving tax landscape.   Why KPMG? At KPMG, our values define who we are and the way we do business. As a leading global professional services firm, KPMG empowers clients to navigate complex tax landscapes, drive sustainable growth, and make a tangible impact on the economy. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion isn't just a statement; it's embedded in our inclusive leadership strategy and reflected in our firm-wide targets, creating an environment where diverse perspectives drive innovative solutions. Be part of it. KPMG is dedicated to the continuous professional development of its people. As a Senior Manager, you will have access to advanced technical training, leadership development programmes, and opportunities to gain specialist expertise in emerging tax areas like BEPS Pillar 2. We understand the importance of work-life integration and offer a flexible hybrid working model, promoting a healthy balance and empowering you to work effectively.   A Final Word From Us… At KPMG, we believe in truly living our values, creating a culture where every individual can thrive and make a significant impact. We are immensely proud of our achievements, but this is just the beginning. We're seeking ambitious individuals to join us on our journey of continuous growth and transformation, offering unparalleled opportunities for you to define and achieve your career aspirations. Should you choose to join us, you can expect a truly supportive and rewarding environment, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial well-being, lifestyle, and health:   Financial Well-being * Competitive Salary: Reflecting your expertise and contribution. * Performance-based Bonus Scheme: Directly linking your success to the firm's. * Robust Pension Options: Planning for your future. * Staff Discounts & Preferential Banking: Exclusive access to a range of financial benefits.   Work-Life Integration & Lifestyle * Generous Annual Leave: 25 days holiday, with the option to buy up to an additional 10 days, plus an extra day off for your birthday. * Flexible Working Options: Supporting a healthy balance between your professional and personal life. * Competitive Family Leave Policies: Including enhanced maternity and paternity provisions. * Volunteering Days: 6 days of paid work time each year to support causes you care about, making a difference in our communities. * Flextra – Our Flexible Benefits Scheme: Personalise your benefits package with options such as travel insurance, critical illness cover, dental care, and discounted gym memberships to suit your individual and family needs.   Health & Wellbeing * Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance: Prioritising your health. * Life Assurance: Four times your salary, with the flexibility to increase this. * 24/7 Remote GP Access: Private medical consultations available anytime, anywhere via smartphone. * Wellbeing Support Programmes: Including our BeWell employee assistance programme offering confidential information, advice, and counselling for life’s daily challenges. * Personal Accident Insurance & Group Income Protection: Providing peace of mind and security.   No matter what unique strengths you bring, you’ll find yourself among a community of spirited, naturally curious people. Colleagues who are eager to collaborate, learn from your insights, and share their own knowledge, all working together to make a collective impact far greater than the sum of its parts. If this specific role isn’t the right fit, but you’re inspired by what you see, we encourage you to stay connected. We frequently have new opportunities arising for talented professionals. For more details about building a career at KPMG, visit: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk [http://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/]   #LI-AH1