Assistant Manager (Trade & Customs)

at  KPMG

JOB DETAILS

Location: Leeds, Manchester
Capability: Tax & Law
Experience Level: Associate/Assistant Manager
Type: Full Time
Service Line: Indirect Tax
Contract type: Permanent

JOB DESCRIPTION

KPMG has one of the leading Indirect Tax & Customs practices in the UK.
We work as a national practice providing advice and support in all aspects of Indirect Tax (VAT, Customs Duty, Green taxes) to a broad range of business sectors including large multi-nationals, household name retailers and public sector organisations.
The Indirect Tax practice is a fast-growing and dynamic business, currently with 22 partners and approximately 200 professional staff in the UK.
The role in question is with the Trade & Customs team.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

ACA or CTA and/or relevant experience with Indirect Taxes (Trade and Customs).

EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who would like to be part of a successful and growing team. You should be someone who has relevant Trade & Customs experience and has:

• A commitment to develop existing knowledge / skills.
• An eagerness to develop wider skills e.g., communication, networking, business development.
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• An ability to manage and prioritise work.
• Attention to detail.
• An ability to establish and maintain good relationships with colleagues internally and with clients.
• Working with clients to identify issues and opportunities to enhance their Customs & Trade processes.
• Eagerness to learn, deliver quality to build the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge and experience.

You will be a key member of our team:

• Providing high quality Customs & Trade advice on a broad range of issues to a wide range of clients.
• Supporting senior members of the team in the delivery of client projects and business development initiatives
• Day-to-day, direct contact with clients and developing long lasting, positive relationships.
• Working with and developing Tax Assistants within the team.
• Helping to identify opportunities to implement and develop technology solutions to deliver compliance and advisory projects.
• Working with and contributing to the diverse and friendly team.