Tax Manager

Overview

In this role, you lead and support HMRC enquiries and disclosures within the Private Client tax team, guiding complex cases to resolution. You work with senior colleagues and specialists to deliver clear, evidence-based advice and maintain strong client relationships. You contribute to the growth of the Private Client practice and share expertise across the firm. This is a hands-on, advisory role that combines technical tax knowledge with practical case management to impact client outcomes at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support complex HMRC enquiries and disclosures, including Code of Practice 8 and 9 matters, while sustaining client and HMRC relationships
• Prepare high-quality investigation reports and tax computations; coordinate junior staff contributions
• Plan internal case reviews, manage HMRC meetings, track actions, and drive progress toward resolution
• Apply statutory tax administration framework, HMRC guidance, and the Litigation and Settlement Strategy to matters
• Provide specialist input to the Private Client practice on enquiry and disclosure issues (discovery assessments, information requests, penalties)
• Build relationships with clients, colleagues across KPMG, and tax litigation specialists
• Support business development through presentations, networking, and sharing market and technical insights
• Manage financial aspects of assignments (WIP and billing) while maintaining current specialist knowledge

Key requirements

• Demonstrable experience of tax disputes and HMRC enquiries across diverse client situations
• Experience handling complex or multi-stream enquiry cases (e.g., Fraud Investigation Service or Wealthy and Mid-sized Business Compliance)
• Strong knowledge of tax administration, enquiry procedures, discovery assessments, information requests, penalties, and related HMRC guidance
• Ability to analyse detailed information, produce accurate tax computations, and draft clear, evidence-based client reports
• Proven ability to build effective client, tax authority, and multidisciplinary team relationships with clear written and verbal communication
• Commercial awareness and experience managing case delivery, WIP, and billing; proficient in Microsoft Office

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Client relationship management
• Collaborative teamwork
• Tax disputes and HMRC enquiries handling
• Code of Practice 8/9 matters
• Tax administration framework and HMRC guidance

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