Indirect Tax Assistant Manager (Scotland)

KPMG UK

Join one of the UK’s most respected Indirect Tax practices and take the next step in your career with KPMG. This opportunity is ideal for a driven tax professional who is ready to work with a diverse client base, develop strong commercial relationships, and contribute to a high-performing national team.

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Location

This role is based in **Edinburgh or Glasgow**, with access to KPMG’s wider UK network of **20 office locations**.

• Primary base: Edinburgh or Glasgow

• National office network: KPMG Office Locations

KPMG also offers a flexible approach to working, which may include:

• Office-based working

• Working from home

• Flexible hours

• Part-time arrangements

If flexibility is important to you, this can be discussed with the recruitment team during the application process.

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About the Team

KPMG has one of the leading **Indirect Tax** practices in the UK, with a team of **20 Partners** and around **200 professionals** delivering expert advice across all areas of indirect taxation.

The practice supports clients on issues including:

• VAT

• Customs Duty

• Environmental Taxes

The team works across a wide variety of sectors, including:

• Large multinational organisations

• Well-known retail brands

• Public sector bodies

• Fast-growing and mid-sized businesses

Within the **National Markets Indirect Tax team**, specialists bring expertise across a number of industries and technical areas, such as:

• Retail

• Supply Chain and International Trade

• Financial Services

• Public Sector

• Leisure and Travel

While many team members focus primarily on **VAT**, the wider practice also includes specialists in:

• Trade and Customs

• Environmental Tax

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Why Join KPMG?

As an **Indirect Tax Assistant Manager**, you will become part of a collaborative and ambitious team where you can build your expertise, work closely with senior leaders, and contribute to meaningful client outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Work on a broad range of indirect tax advisory matters

• Build trusted client relationships across a varied portfolio

• Support business development and growth initiatives

• Help shape innovative solutions for clients

• Develop junior colleagues both technically and commercially

• Gain exposure to senior managers, directors, and partners who will support your progression

KPMG provides a strong platform for professionals who want to realise their full potential in a supportive and high-quality environment.

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What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will play an important part in delivering exceptional client service and supporting the continued growth of the Indirect Tax practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high-quality indirect tax advisory services across a range of issues for corporate clients

• Maintaining, strengthening, and developing client relationships

• Identifying and developing innovative solutions and opportunities for clients

• Supporting the delivery of business development initiatives

• Providing sales support and helping to build strong B2B and B2C relationships

• Coaching and developing junior team members from both a technical and commercial perspective

• Working closely with senior managers, directors, and partners on client engagements and career development

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What KPMG Is Looking For

KPMG is seeking an individual who combines strong technical capability with commercial awareness, personal drive, and a collaborative approach.

You are likely to succeed in this role if you:

• Take personal responsibility and accountability for your work

• Are driven, committed, and ambitious

• Are motivated to grow personally and professionally

• Proactively seek out feedback and development opportunities

• Identify and pursue business opportunities

• Maintain enthusiasm and a positive attitude under pressure

• Continuously learn from experience

• Provide clear direction and constructive feedback

• Enjoy coaching and supporting less experienced colleagues

• Work in a cooperative and respectful way with others

• Can analyse problems, identify key issues, and integrate information effectively

• Communicate with clarity, honesty, and impact

• Help build and protect the reputation of KPMG through the quality of your work

• Uphold consistently high standards of client service and delivery

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Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• CTA qualification, and/or

• Relevant professional experience in Indirect Taxes

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Working at KPMG

KPMG is committed to creating an environment where people can thrive professionally and personally. With offices across the UK and a flexible working approach, the firm supports different ways of working to help individuals perform at their best.

You’ll also be joining a business that values:

• Inclusion

• Career development

• Collaboration

• High standards of client service

• A supportive and respectful culture

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Take the Next Step

If you are looking to grow your career in indirect tax within a market-leading team, this is an excellent opportunity to join KPMG in Scotland and make a real impact.

Apply now to explore your future with KPMG.