Assistant Manager - Product and Operational Taxes

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Product and Operational Taxes

Base Location: Bristol

Join KPMG's Thriving Asset Management Financial Services Tax Team!

Are you ready to be part of a team that's at the forefront of global financial services tax? KPMG's Asset Management financial services tax team is expanding rapidly and is a key focus for the Firm globally. We're on the lookout for exceptional candidates to join us in a dynamic and challenging environment, backed by a supportive leadership team.

Why Join Us?

Due to our incredible business growth, we have multiple positions available in our Asset Management Tax Team, serving a diverse client base across the FS sector. This particular role is for an Assistant Manager or Manager to support a fast-paced, highly technical team in providing bespoke global tax services to major institutional investors and asset managers dealing with publicly traded securities.

Your Role:

• Master Technical Knowledge: Dive deep into the advisory aspect of operational taxes, including global withholding tax, capital gains tax, transfer tax, and related global tax compliance.
• Navigate Global Withholding Tax Relief Opportunities: Learn how clients can access WHT relief by way of ruling applications or tax reclaims under applicable tax treaties, domestic provisions and/or claims under the European Court of Justice.
• Client Relationship Management: Handle large global client relationships and projects with finesse.
• Collaborate Globally: Work closely with KPMG’s extensive network of member firms worldwide.
• Drive Business Development: Participate in business development and proposals to attract new clients.
• Innovate with Technology: Develop new client solutions in collaboration with our technology teams.
• Advocate Excellence: Represent KPMG and deliver “gold standard" services.

Who We're Looking For:

• Tax Compliance and Advisory Expertise: Experience in managing tax compliance and tax advisory projects. Candidates must be professionally qualified CTA/ACA (or equivalent). FS or asset management tax-specific experience is not mandatory.
• Project Management Skills: Excellent project management and client-facing abilities.
• Passion and Resilience: A strong desire to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Tech Enthusiasm: A keen interest in emerging technologies and evolving tax regulations.
• Innovative Thinking: Ability to create client propositions from new tax developments.
• Growth Mindset: Knowledge of tax matters relating to institutional investors and asset managers with respect to publicly traded securities is not mandatory as this will be developed in role.

Interested?

We'd love to have an informal chat to discuss opportunities in more detail. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Our Locations:

We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core hubs for this role are:

London Canary Wharf

Manchester

Bristol

Edinburgh

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

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