Published 2026-02-11
Job description
Senior Manager – Alternative Funds Tax, Real Estate focus
Location: London & Other locations
Capability: Tax & Law
Service line: FS CTAC
Experience level: Senior Manager
Employment type: Full Time or Part Time
Contract type: Permanent
Introduction
The KPMG Alternatives team provides high-quality and impactful tax advisory and compliance services to the Alternative Investment Fund sector. This includes private equity, hedge funds, credit funds and real estate funds.
Due to our ongoing growth, we have a number of job openings for exceptional candidates. This posting is for a role focussed on Real Estate tax and would be well suited to a driven and motivated candidate with experience in the Real Estate sector. We would also like to hear from candidates who have experience of working in a tax team within a real estate fund. We are also hiring for other roles across the Alternatives tax team – see separate postings.
Key responsibilities
As a Senior Manager, your responsibilities will include: Lead and drive the delivery of tax advice on a wide range of UK and international tax matters relevant to the Real Estate Fund sector.
Oversee the corporation tax and partnership tax process from end-to-end.
Lead the management, coaching and support of other members of the team, on both technical and people matters.
Independently run client meetings and calls.
Create, maintain and grow a portfolio of clients with whom you will build long-term trusted client relationships.
Working collaboratively with other members of the Alternatives team in the UK, as well as with other KPMG offices globally. Adapting your style and approach when needed in order to achieve the best possible outcome.
Initiate and oversee business development initiatives for the team.
Relevant skills and experience for this role
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate all of the following attributes:
Qualified as a Chartered Accountant (CA or ACA), Chartered Tax Advisor or solicitor (or international equivalent).
Career drive to be part of a fast-growing, high-performing Alternatives tax team. Positive approach to personal development.
Track record of leading and overseeing the delivery of high-quality corporate tax advisory and compliance services to Real Estate clients.
Ability to take day to day leadership of delivery team, including supporting them with managing competing deadlines and communicating effectively with colleagues and clients, including when under pressure.
Strong level of UK corporation tax knowledge and the ability to communicate complex rules and ideas in a simple way, both verbally and in writing.
Why choose KPMG?
At KPMG you can be a part of something big and are welcome to come as you are. Through the talent of our 16,000 people in the UK, we make a meaningful and positive difference for clients, people and the communities we serve. We’ve been doing this for more than 150 years.
We offer flexible (hybrid) working, competitive remuneration, and exceptional coaching and developmental opportunities. You will benefit from the opportunity to continuously develop your tax technical, client relationship and people management skills, in an environment which is both supportive and stimulating.
We offer both full time and part time roles with flexible working arrangements which can include early or late starts to fit around other commitments, shorter working days and seasonal working arrangements. We would be happy to discuss your own requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements in more detail, should that be of interest.
To get the very best outcomes for our clients and our communities, we want different perspectives and diversity of thought. We believe that gender, race or background shouldn't limit anyone's career potential and so we're working hard to recruit and retain people that represent the world we want to work in. We back this up with targets for inclusion, diversity and social equality and we'll hold ourselves accountable to them.
A Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations, making strategic decisions and leading teams to achieve business objectives. This includes managing budgets, developing strategies and ensuring compliance with company policies.
Typically, a Senior Manager should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as business administration or management, and several years of experience in a leadership position. An MBA or other advanced degree can be beneficial.
The average salary for a Senior Manager in Leeds, West Yorkshire is around £60,000-£80,000 per year, depending on the industry, experience and company size.
To achieve career growth as a Senior Manager, focus on developing your leadership skills, staying up-to-date with industry trends and seeking out new challenges and opportunities. Consider pursuing additional certifications or education to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Key skills for a Senior Manager include strong communication and leadership abilities, strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making. You should also be able to motivate and inspire teams, manage conflict and drive results-oriented performance.
