Senior Tax Manager – Capital Allowances

Overview

In this Senior Manager role, you will lead and grow KPMG’s Fixed Asset Tax Services in Scotland, guiding client engagements from planning to delivery. You will build cross-functional client relationships, drive sales and proposals, and oversee capital allowances projects and team development. You’ll translate complex capital allowances legislation into practical outcomes for diverse clients, shaping service delivery and quality. This is a high-impact, client-facing leadership position within a collaborative, growth-oriented firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement teams locally and nationally to prepare capital allowances claims, elections and statements
• Develop and maintain client relationships to win projects and drive sales growth
• Model and drive high-quality delivery through client relationships and technical excellence
• Coach and manage junior staff, ensuring documentation is up to date
• Lead business development opportunities and pitches for new and existing clients
• Deliver comprehensive proposals and participate in presentations/pitches
• Provide technical assistance to other parts of the firm
• Share knowledge and develop junior team members
• Manage own workload and delegate effectively across projects

Key requirements

• Tax/Accounting/Surveying qualification
• Strong academic background
• Thorough knowledge of capital allowances legislation
• Experience in managing a junior team
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to review junior staff reports for quality
• Significant project management experience
• Tax/Accounting qualifications not essential but welcome (CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent)

• communication excellence
• leadership and coaching
• client relationship management
• capital allowances legislation
• tax and accounting knowledge
• project management

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