Senior Manager – Indirect Tax (VAT)

KPMG UK
Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow
Business Area: Tax & Law
Experience Level: Senior Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time

KPMG UK is looking for an accomplished and commercially minded Senior Manager to join its Indirect Tax – VAT team in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly respected practice, working with a diverse portfolio of clients and helping them navigate complex indirect tax challenges.

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About KPMG

KPMG is part of a global network of firms delivering services across Audit, Tax, Consulting, Deal Advisory, and Technology. With more than 16,000 colleagues across the UK, we combine insight, innovation, and deep expertise to help clients solve their most important business issues.

Our client base is wide-ranging, from fast-growing businesses and private individuals to major multinational organisations across nearly every sector. While the work we do is often complex, our ambition is clear: to be the trusted choice for our clients, our people, and the communities we support.

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About the Indirect Tax Team

KPMG has one of the UK’s leading Indirect Tax practices, with a team of 20 Partners and approximately 200 professionals. We advise on all areas of indirect tax, including:

• VAT

• Customs Duty

• Environmental Taxes

Our team supports a broad mix of clients, including:

• Large multinational businesses

• Well-known retail brands

• Public sector organisations

• Fast-growing and mid-market companies

Within the National Markets Indirect Tax team, there are specialists across a variety of sectors and disciplines, including:

• Retail

• Supply Chain and International Trade

• Financial Services

• Public Sector

• Leisure and Travel

• Trade and Customs

• Environmental Tax

This breadth of expertise allows us to deliver valuable, practical, and commercially focused support to an extensive client portfolio.

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The Opportunity

As a Senior Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality advisory services, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to the continued growth of the practice. You will work closely with senior leadership, while also helping to develop junior team members and drive innovative client solutions.

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Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering high-quality indirect tax advisory services across a wide range of indirect tax matters for corporate clients

• Building, managing, and strengthening client relationships across KPMG’s portfolio

• Identifying and developing innovative solutions that respond to client needs and create value

• Supporting and implementing business development initiatives to grow the practice

• Providing sales support and nurturing strong B2B and B2C client relationships

• Coaching and developing junior colleagues, both technically and commercially

• Collaborating closely with Directors and Partners, gaining exposure to strategic work and leadership support to help you reach your full potential

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What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• CTA qualification and/or

• Significant relevant experience in Indirect Taxes

Experience and Attributes

We are seeking someone who is excited by the prospect of joining a successful and expanding team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Personal accountability and ownership of their work

• A driven, ambitious, and committed approach

• A genuine desire for personal and professional growth

• A proactive attitude towards feedback and development

• The ability to spot and pursue business opportunities

• Resilience under pressure, maintaining enthusiasm and a positive mindset

• A commitment to continuous learning from both experience and feedback

• Strong coaching and leadership skills, including giving clear and constructive guidance

• A collaborative and respectful working style with colleagues, clients, and the wider community

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly, honestly, and with impact

• A focus on maintaining and enhancing KPMG’s reputation through quality, expertise, and professionalism

• A commitment to upholding a consistently high standard of service for both internal and external clients

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Why Join Tax & Law at KPMG?

The world of tax and legal services is constantly changing, shaped by developments both in the UK and internationally. That makes a career in Tax & Law at KPMG both intellectually challenging and highly rewarding.

You’ll also benefit from the scale and variety of our work. Our services span a broad range of specialisms, including:

• Corporate Tax

• Indirect Tax

• Expatriate Tax

• Private Client Personal Tax compliance and advisory

• KPMG Law

If you are looking for a role where you can work on complex, meaningful projects, develop your career in a collaborative environment, and make a real impact with clients, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

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At a Glance

• Role: Senior Manager – Indirect Tax (VAT)

• Location: Edinburgh / Glasgow

• Function: Tax & Law

• Type: Full Time

• Contract: Permanent

• Level: Senior Manager

Join KPMG UK and help shape the future of indirect tax advisory within one of the market’s most respected teams.