Senior Manager - Indirect Tax

About the roleKPMG’s Tax & Legal practice helps organisations respond to complex tax matters and make informed decisions. Within Tax & Legal, the Indirect Tax practice advises clients on value added tax, customs duty and environmental taxes across sectors including multinational businesses, retail and the public sector.As a Senior Manager in the Midlands Indirect Tax team, you will support a portfolio of corporate clients with a variety of indirect tax issues. You will combine technical advice, relationship management, business development and people development, working with specialists in retail, supply chain, international trade and the public sector, as well as colleagues across other tax teams.Roles and responsibilitiesProvide high-quality indirect tax advice across a broad range of issues for corporate clients.Manage and develop strong client relationships, maintaining a consistently high standard of service.Develop practical and innovative solutions that respond to clients’ indirect tax needs.Identify and pursue business opportunities that support the continued growth of the practice.Provide sales support and build relationships with business-to-business and business-to-consumer clients.Coach and develop junior team members, strengthening their technical and commercial capability.Work closely with directors, partners and specialists across KPMG to deliver coordinated support and value for clients.Experience and skills neededExperience of analysing complex problems, identifying the core issues and using relevant information to reach clear conclusions.A track record of building respectful, cooperative relationships with clients, colleagues and wider stakeholders.Experience of identifying and pursuing business opportunities while maintaining strong client relationships.Clear, open and consistent communication, with the ability to explain advice effectively.Experience of coaching less experienced colleagues through clear direction and constructive feedback.A strong focus on quality, personal accountability and delivering a high standard of service.Qualifications requiredACA, CTA or qualification as a solicitor, and/or significant relevant experience in indirect tax#LI-DC1