John W

Tax Manager

KPMG • Tiempo completo

May 2019 - Mar 2026 • 6 yrs 10 mos

CTA-Qualified Tax Advisor | 7 Years’ Experience | UK & International Tax I’m a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) with 7 years of hands-on experience advising a wide range of clients on UK and cross-border tax, from sole traders and owner-managed businesses through to multinational conglomerates. That breadth means I can pitch advice at the right level, whether you need a straightforward answer or a complex, multi-jurisdictional solution. I combine technical rigour with clear, practical communication, so you get answers you can act on, not jargon. What I’ve worked on: Self-Employed Individuals: Self Assessment returns, allowable expenses, payments on account, and advice on tax-efficient ways to run and structure your business R&D Tax Relief: Assessing eligibility, preparing technical and financial narratives, and supporting claims that stand up to scrutiny HMRC Enquiries: Managing correspondence and negotiations with HMRC, from information requests through to resolution Tax Due Diligence: Reviewing target companies for tax risks and exposures, and supporting buy-side and sell-side transactions UK Corporation Tax Compliance: Preparing and reviewing CT600 returns, computations and supporting workings International Tax Advisory: Advising on cross-border structuring, transfer pricing, withholding tax and international group tax considerations Who I work with: Sole traders and freelancers Owner-managed and family businesses Growing SMEs and start-ups Large corporates and multinational groups Why work with me: Qualified to the highest UK tax standard (CTA) Experience across advisory, compliance and dispute work Clear, plain-English advice tailored to your situation and size Reliable, responsive and deadline-driven Whether you need a second opinion, help with a claim, support through an HMRC enquiry, or a one-off technical review, I’m happy to discuss. Message me before ordering so we can scope your needs.