Manager - Tax Technology Transformation

Job Title:
Tax Technology Manager – Global Compliance and Transformation (GCT)

Base Location: Canary Wharf, London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham OR Glasgow based (Hybrid – 2 days per week in office)

KPMG UK offices | KPMG UK

At KPMG we have re-imagined careers in Global Compliance & Transformation (GCT). A key focus for KPMG’s GCT team is to help multinational groups and financial services clients manage their global tax compliance, reporting and statutory accounting obligations, through outsourcing, co-sourcing, transformation and technology.

Our clients leverage KPMG’s compliance and transformation expertise and technology to drive better visibility, greater efficiency and improved risk management across their organisation. Ultimately we prepare groups for the future of digital compliance helping them develop a sustainable, technology- enabled and holistic future state operating model.

We are winning new clients and are rapidly growing our team as a result of these investments and successes. As part of an established KPMG network of expert teams and delivery centres, you will have a fantastic opportunity to experience the global nature of these services. Delivery is underpinned by our innovative KPMG Digital Gateway platform. This is an exciting time to be part of our GCT team at KPMG where reimagining tax is a strategic priority for our UK and Global business.

We have a diverse client base, from mid-market to FTSE listed groups, from public sector to real estate to financial services. The role involves working on clients of all sizes and across a wide range of sectors.

Why join the KPMG GCT Tax Technology team as a Manager?

We are offering full time roles with flexible working arrangements which include, early or late starts to fit around other commitments, shorter working days etc. We would be happy to discuss your own requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements in more detail, should that be of interest. You will also have the opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic part of the business, within a team that embraces diversity and personal development.

What will you be doing?

At Manager level you will:

• Represent KPMG while leading engagement teams in the delivery of large technology and tax transformation projects and excellent client-facing services
• Project manage the delivery of multiple, simultaneous tax technology projects
• Provide hands-on configuration, guidance, and assistance to support project teams in delivery efforts
• Help our clients develop global governance and process frameworks
• Manage junior team members in the delivery of internal and external projects
• Build strong relationships with existing and new clients
• Develop conversations with prospective clients and collaborate with colleagues on proposals, identify new conversations, and develop solutions

What you will need to do it?

• In depth current experience with indirect taxes (e.g. VAT, GST, US SUT), including complex supply chain transactions and understanding of the VAT implications with knowledge of the downstream compliance process
• Expert hands on knowledge of tax-related technologies (e.g. Vertex, One Source, Avalara)
• Extensive experience in tax technology implementation for Fortune 500 scale companies, including requirements gathering, design, build, testing, deployment, and support.
• Experience with tax data, analytics, and reporting
• Experience with popular ERP technologies (e.g. Workday, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP or Oracle
• Demonstrable experience in implementing e-invoicing solutions
• Experience with data, analytics and workflow automation tools. (e.g. Alteryx, Power BI)

Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:

Across GCT we would welcome applications from those qualified by experience, as well as ATT / CTA / ACA or equivalent qualifications. Project Management qualifications along with specific transformation skills (e.g. Lean Six Sigma) are also welcome. Further areas where you might have gained skills and experience include:

• BEPs: assisting clients in transforming their operating models, processes, systems, and data in preparation for Pillar 2, and reviewing Pillar 2 tax compliance work to ensure accuracy and…