Corporate Tax Manager - Cambridge

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Join KPMG's Corporate Tax Advisory & Compliance team and help a diverse portfolio of businesses navigate complex tax challenges while delivering high-quality advisory and compliance services. This role offers the opportunity to work with organisations ranging from start-ups and university spin-outs to large listed and international groups across multiple sectors. Working closely with senior leaders, you will lead projects, build trusted client relationships and support the development of junior team members. It is an excellent opportunity for a qualified tax professional seeking varied work, strong collaboration and exposure to both UK and cross-border tax matters. 

About the role 

KPMG's Tax & Legal capability helps organisations manage risk, respond to change and make informed business decisions in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Based within the London Region Corporate Tax Advisory & Compliance team in Cambridge, this role focuses on delivering practical tax advice and compliance support to a broad client base. The team works in a hybrid environment, collaborating regularly in the office and at client sites while offering flexibility in how work is completed. 

Roles and responsibilities 

• Lead the delivery of corporate tax advisory and compliance projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes for clients. 
• Work closely with Partners, Directors and Senior Managers on complex tax matters and business change initiatives. 
• Manage UK and cross-border project teams, coordinating with specialists, overseas member firms and external advisers. 
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, commercially focused advice. 
• Provide clear technical guidance and challenge inputs where needed to achieve successful project outcomes. 
• Oversee engagement quality, risk management processes and client financial performance. 
• Coach, support and develop junior colleagues in both technical and professional skills. 
• Act as a role model for KPMG values and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team culture. 

Experience and skills needed 

• UK corporation tax experience demonstrated through relevant client or in-house work. 
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities and stakeholder relationships. 
• Ability to lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary and cross-border teams. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex matters clearly. 
• Analytical and commercially focused approach to problem solving and decision making. 
• Experience coaching, supporting or developing junior team members. 

Qualifications required 

• Qualified CTA or ACA / CA, or an equivalent professional qualification.