Assistant Tax Manager - Gibraltar United Kingdom
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Job details
Location: Gibraltar
Capability: Misc/Other
Experience Level: Associate/Assistant Manager
Type: Full Time
Service Line: Misc/Other
Contract type: Permanent
Job description
The Team:
At KPMG, our values define who we are and the way we do business. As a leading professional services firm, we know that our strength and capability come from our people – their different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. From our inclusive leadership strategy to our diversity and inclusion targets – we’re making bold changes to who we are and what we do. Be part of it.
The Gibraltar tax team is part of KPMG Gibraltar which is part of KPMG UK and it works closely with colleagues in offices across the UK and globally. The Gibraltar office is very inclusive, supportive and friendly and we value fresh ideas and innovation in all we do. We are looking for capable, proactive individuals to join our team and to be part of our growth story.
The Role:
This work would include:
- Being the principal contact with many clients on day to day tax matters and working with managers, senior managers, directors or partners on larger clients
- Being involved on tax advisory and planning work on client portfolio and working with senior colleagues and specialists to deliver expertise to clients
- Assisting with business development and attending client events
- Responding appropriately to requests from clients for other KPMG services
- Carrying out tax audits as part of the specialist tax team in accordance with terms of reference agreed with the audit team and advising the audit team of potential tax exposure
- Working on the management and delivery of corporate and personal tax compliance work and monitoring the tax compliance position
- Reviewing personal and corporation tax computations and advising the client on the computational treatment of contentious issues
- Co-ordinating tax payments and claims
- Delegating delivery of work to junior colleagues whilst maintaining control of quality and timetables.
- Coaching and developing more junior members of staff
- Maintaining strong financial management of client accounts. For example making sure that fees are raised regularly and identifying situations where overruns can be billed
- Keeping internal control records up to date and ensuring compliance with quality control procedures
The Individual:
- Qualified or part qualified (ACA or CTA or equivalent)
- Sound knowledge of Gibraltar taxation and preferably awareness of international tax issues
- Sound knowledge of accountancy principles, in particular accounting for tax (including deferred taxation and accounts disclosures)
- Strong time and task management skills. Able to remain calm when under pressure and meet deadlines
- Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude
- Monitors and upholds high quality of service and products to clients (internal and external). A practical approach to problems with client focus and commercial awareness
- Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work. Continuously learns from experiences. Seeks out feedback and development opportunities
- Ability to build good relationships with clients and Communicates with impact in a way that is open, honest, consistent, and clear
- Ability to work as part of a team. Gives clear directions, positive and constructive feedback. Coaches less experienced staff.
- Works in a cooperative, respectful manner with colleagues, clients and the wider community
