Senior Manager – Alternative Funds Tax

KPMG UK is seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Manager to join its growing Tax & Law practice, with a focus on the Alternative Investment Fund sector. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a high-performing team delivering impactful tax advisory and compliance services across a diverse and sophisticated client base.

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Job Overview

• Role Title: Senior Manager – Alternative Funds Tax

• Business Area: Corporate Tax Services

• Capability: Tax & Law

• Service Line: FS CTAC

• Experience Level: Senior Manager

• Employment Type: Full Time

• Contract Type: Permanent

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Location

This opportunity is available in London as well as a wide range of other KPMG UK office locations.

• Aberdeen

• Birmingham

• Bristol

• Cambridge

• Cardiff

• Edinburgh

• Gatwick

• Gibraltar

• Glasgow

• Leeds

• Liverpool

• London

• Manchester

• Milton Keynes

• Newcastle upon Tyne

• Norwich

• Nottingham

• Plymouth

• Reading

• Southampton (South Coast)

• Watford

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About the Team

The KPMG Alternatives team delivers high-quality tax advisory and compliance services to clients across the Alternative Investment Fund market. The team supports a broad range of funds and investment structures, including:

• Private equity funds

• Hedge funds

• Credit funds

• Real estate funds

As the practice continues to expand, KPMG is looking for exceptional professionals who can contribute to its continued success. This role is particularly suited to candidates with experience in alternative investment fund taxation, whether gained in professional services or within an in-house tax function at an alternative investment fund.

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What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the team, taking ownership of client delivery, technical excellence, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of tax advice on a broad range of UK and international tax matters affecting the Alternative Investment Fund sector

• Oversee the full corporation tax and partnership tax process, managing it from start to finish

• Manage, coach, and support team members, providing guidance on both technical matters and professional development

• Run client meetings and calls independently, building confidence and trust with stakeholders

• Develop and maintain a portfolio of clients, establishing strong long-term relationships as a trusted adviser

• Collaborate across teams and geographies, working closely with colleagues in the UK Alternatives team and KPMG offices globally

• Adapt your communication and leadership style to suit different stakeholders and achieve the best outcomes

• Drive business development activity, identifying opportunities and helping grow the practice

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What KPMG Is Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical capability, leadership experience, and a genuine enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced and evolving area of tax.

Skills & Experience Required

• Professional qualification as a:

• Chartered Accountant (CA or ACA)

• Chartered Tax Advisor

• Solicitor

• Or an international equivalent

• A clear motivation to be part of a fast-growing, high-performing Alternatives tax team

• A positive and proactive approach to personal development

• Proven experience in leading the delivery of high-quality tax advisory and compliance services for Alternative Investment Fund clients

• Strong ability to provide day-to-day leadership to delivery teams, including:

• Managing competing deadlines

• Supporting team performance under pressure

• Communicating clearly with colleagues and clients

• A strong working knowledge of UK tax, with the ability to explain complex tax issues in a clear, concise, and practical way—both verbally and in writing

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Why Join KPMG

At KPMG, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something meaningful. With more than 16,000 people across the UK and over 150 years of history, KPMG continues to make a positive difference for clients, colleagues, and communities.

What You Can Expect

• Flexible hybrid working

• Competitive remuneration

• Exceptional coaching and career development opportunities

• Ongoing support to strengthen your:

• Tax technical expertise

• Client relationship skills

• People management capability

• A working environment that is both supportive and stimulating

KPMG also offers a variety of flexible working arrangements to help employees balance their careers with other commitments.

Flexible Working Options

• Full-time and part-time opportunities

• Early or late start times

• Shorter working days

• Seasonal working arrangements

KPMG is open to discussing individual preferences and requirements in more detail throughout the recruitment process.

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A Culture of Inclusion

KPMG believes that the best outcomes come from bringing together different perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking. The firm is committed to creating an environment where individuals are welcomed as they are and supported to achieve their full potential.

This commitment is backed by clear goals around inclusion, diversity, and social equality, with accountability for progress. KPMG is working to ensure that factors such as gender, race, or background never limit career opportunity.

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Why Tax & Law at KPMG

The world of tax and legal services is constantly changing, making this a highly engaging and intellectually rewarding area of the business. KPMG’s Tax & Law practice offers both scale and variety, with services spanning a wide range of specialist areas.

Areas Across the Practice Include

• Corporate Tax

• Indirect Tax

• Expatriate Tax

• Private Client Personal Tax compliance and advisory

• KPMG Law

For professionals who enjoy working on complex issues in a dynamic environment, Tax & Law at KPMG offers an excellent platform for long-term growth and impact.

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In Summary

This is a standout opportunity for a tax professional with strong Alternative Investment Fund experience to join a leading team at a pivotal stage of growth. If you are looking for a role that combines technical complexity, client leadership, team development, and career progression, this position offers all of that within one of the UK’s most respected professional services firms.