134744BRLondon KPMG OverviewKPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax & Pensions, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity and insight to our clients' most critical challenges.With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, for our people and for the communities we work in.Service Line InformationKPMG's International and Complex UK Tax practice is a dynamic and successful area of our business. A constantly changing and increasingly high-profile field, International and Complex UK Tax can offer an exciting broad range of quality career paths to ambitious people. Working in the International and Complex UK Tax business at KPMG will give you the opportunity to develop relationships with clients assisting them with all their strategic tax requirements. This involves working with clients to produce complex tax computations and returns for HM Revenue & Customs, giving advice on corporate planning and restructuring projects both in the UK and Internationally.Service Line GroupUK Int & Complex (UK) Job DescriptionThe RoleThe KPMG Real Estate Tax Group is part of the wider KPMG FS Tax team and focuses specifically on providing tax advisory and compliance services to UK and international property investors and fund managers. We also work alongside our clients and our colleagues in Transaction Services on transactions, providing tax structuring and tax due diligence services. The investors in funds are typically multinational, as are many of the targets. Therefore the projects frequently require us to work with colleagues from our global KPMG tax network. You will have an opportunity to broaden their knowledge of the real estate industry, common fund structures, and the way different entities in these structures are taxed; developing your experience of corporation tax, income tax, capital gains tax, VAT, stamp duty and overseas tax regimes while developing relationships in a specialist business area.This is an exciting time to be part of the KPMG Real Estate tax Group. We are looking for excellent candidates with a proven track record who are seeking a dynamic and challenging working environment with the opportunity to apply their deep technical knowledge in a compliance capacity.The ResponsibilitiesThe role involves a mixture of both compliance and advisory responsibilities, with specific duties including:Providing tax structuring, tax due diligence and restructuring advice on a wide range of transactionsCarrying out detailed technical researchBeing the first point of contact for many clientsCo-ordinating the advice provided by other overseas KPMG teams and other tax skillsetsTaking responsibility for the delivery of high quality compliance and reporting services for a portfolio of clientsWorking closely with colleagues in Transaction ServicesDeveloping client relationships with fund management houses, TS and overseas teamsUnderstanding the client's business and helping to identify areas for the provision of tax and other servicesBeing involved in business development and proposal activityEnsuring all risk procedures are adhered toThe PersonYou will have the following skills:Qualified CTA or ACA/CA or equivalentStrong corporate tax technical knowledgeA good knowledge of UK corporate tax and an awareness of other tax and accounting areas. M&A tax and/or international tax experience would be an advantage but is not a requirementStrong interpersonal skills in addition to strong oral and written communication skillsHigh level analytical skills and a commercial approach to resolving issues and providing adviceAbility to work as part of a team in a transaction based environmentStrong task management skillsAbility to build client relationshipsGood computational and excel skillsGood technology skills - experience of Digita and/or Alphatax would be advantageous but not essentialRecognising and Motivating youIf the chance to work with interesting clients and innovative technology wasn't rewarding enough, we'll motivate you in other ways too. At KPMG you can expect real responsibilities and opportunities to grow professionally. 'Our Deal' sets out all the different ways you'll be rewarded at KPMG. Among other things you can benefit from honest conversations about your career as well as a range of other rewards. In all these ways and more, we have created an environment that can bring out the best in you.Intelligent WorkingWhile some of our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, we are supportive where possible of helping you to achieve a balance between your home and work demands. We are happy to discuss individual requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements could be of interest. Furthermore, as part of the recruitment process, we can put you in touch with people who work flexibly so you can understand from them what our culture is like.Applying with a disabilityKPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of the Business Disability Forum we're committed to ensuring that you are treated fairly throughout our Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require, with your recruitment contact.KPMG's commitment to diversityKPMG consistently features in the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for, which has been recognised with a special achievement award to mark our 10 years in the Top 25. We are proud of the value we place on individuality; we want you to bring your full self to work and truly maximise your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results for our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that's the KPMG difference. But, don't take our word for it, find out more about diversity at KPMG. Returning to work after a breakAt KPMG, we appreciate that returning to work after an extended career break can be daunting. We understand that those with experience who have taken a career break have a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer our organisation, which helps us to achieve our business goals. We will support you to refresh your skills, develop your confidence and provide a supportive network across the firm to help you best integrate into the working environment. This role welcomes applications for individuals who have been out of work for 18 months or more and who have previous relevant experience.Policy for AgenciesKPMG has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV's from agencies. Please check here to see our policy on agencies: Policy