International Tax Manager

KPMG UK
Locations: London, Birmingham, Manchester

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If you are looking to join a progressive, high-performing team and work on some of the most complex international tax matters in the market, this could be the opportunity for you.

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The Opportunity

This role sits within KPMG’s highly regarded International Tax team, supporting large inbound and outbound multinational organisations. You will work with some of the world’s largest and most sophisticated businesses, providing strategic tax advice across a wide range of international matters.

We are seeking a talented professional at Manager level, although ambitious Assistant Managers ready to step up will also be considered. You will be joining a fast-growing part of the business, backed by a driven and supportive leadership team in a dynamic environment designed to help you succeed.

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What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will work across a varied portfolio of UK-listed and multinational clients, supporting them on high-value and technically challenging projects.

Typical areas of work include:

• Corporate tax advisory
• Multi-jurisdictional international tax structuring
• Business reorganisations
• International expansion projects
• Operating model redesign
• Tax controversy support
• Advising on global tax policy developments, including BEPS 2.0

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Key Responsibilities

As an International Tax Manager, you will play a central role in both client delivery and the continued growth of the practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing international tax advisory services that help clients achieve their broader commercial objectives
• Managing and supporting the delivery of high-quality technical advice, including:
• Tax structuring
• Refinancing
• Business and legal structure optimisation
• Pre- and post-transaction reorganisations
• Tax authority enquiries
• Technical support to the wider corporate tax team
• Collaborating with specialists across other departments and international offices to coordinate input on advisory projects
• Coaching and developing junior team members, helping to build capability across the team
• Building strong client relationships and developing a deep understanding of client businesses to identify further opportunities
• Leading proposals for new work, including:
• Preparing tender documents
• Presenting in client pitches
• Designing solutions to address client challenges
• Supporting business development activity alongside Directors and Partners, including pursuing growth opportunities against targets
• Acting as a role model for KPMG’s values in all aspects of your work

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Who This Role Would Suit

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical tax expertise with commercial thinking and relationship management.

You may already be operating at Manager level and looking to accelerate your career in international tax, or you may be an Assistant Manager ready to take the next step into a broader, more strategic role.

Experience working with multinational businesses is advantageous, but what matters most is your technical strength, curiosity, and drive to succeed.

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What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• ACA, CA, CTA, ACCA, or an equivalent professional qualification
• Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax and accounting

Skills and Experience

• Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities
• A commercial mindset when resolving issues and delivering advice
• Proactive approach to identifying and progressing business opportunities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and relationships simultaneously
• High levels of motivation, enthusiasm, and positivity
• Commitment to continuous technical development
• Strong attention to detail and an inquisitive mindset

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About KPMG International Tax

KPMG’s International Tax practice is a dynamic and successful area of the business, operating in a field that is constantly evolving and increasingly high profile. It offers ambitious professionals the chance to build a rewarding and varied career, while working at the forefront of international tax developments.

Joining this team means developing close relationships with clients and supporting them on strategic tax matters, including UK and cross-border corporate planning and restructuring initiatives.

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Locations

We are open to speaking with talent from across the UK, but our core hubs for International Tax are:

- **London** - **Birmingham** - **Manchester**

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Why Join KPMG?

• Work within a growing and high-performing practice
• Advise on some of the most interesting and complex international tax challenges
• Be supported by an ambitious leadership team
• Develop your career in a business that values inclusion, growth, and innovation
• Make an impact while helping shape the future of KPMG Tax

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Next Steps

If you are excited by the prospect of working on complex international tax issues in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, we would love to hear from you.

Send your CV to KPMG’s dedicated Tax Recruitment Team and discover how you can play a part in shaping the future of KPMG Tax.