KPMG

What they do

KPMG operates as a global network of independent member firms, each providing audit and assurance, tax, and advisory services to organisations across virtually every sector. The UK firm is one of the so-called Big Four professional services practices, and the Leeds office contributes to that national footprint with teams focused on technology consulting and digital transformation.

The advisory arm works with large organisations on value creation, operational improvement, workforce strategy and risk management. Technology sits at the centre of much of this work: KPMG positions AI adoption, digital modernisation and data governance as core advisory themes, supported by alliances with major technology and data providers.

On the audit and assurance side, KPMG describes its approach as fully integrated, aimed at building confidence in capital markets for clients ranging from listed corporates to public bodies. The tax practice covers compliance, cross-border structuring, M&A tax, and what the firm calls tax function transformation — helping finance teams make compliance faster and more automated.

ESG and sustainability consulting is a growing part of the offer. KPMG professionals work with clients to design and implement sustainability strategies, drawing on sector-specific expertise and technology platforms. The firm also runs a legal services arm, KPMG Law, which integrates legal advice with broader financial and business services for general counsel and heads of legal.

Industries served span financial services, healthcare, government and public sector, life sciences, real estate, energy, retail, manufacturing, transport and technology, media and telecoms.

Where they sit in Leeds

Leeds is an established professional services hub, and KPMG's presence there reflects the city's role as a significant financial and commercial centre outside London. The Leeds office houses technology consulting and digital transformation engineering teams, making it relevant to the local tech community beyond the firm's traditional audit and tax work.

KPMG has operated in professional services since 1891, giving it a long institutional history. The global organisation is structured around independent member firms rather than a single corporate entity, which shapes how services are delivered locally — the Leeds teams operate within the UK member firm rather than reporting directly to KPMG International.

For engineers and technologists in Leeds, KPMG represents a route into large-scale enterprise transformation projects, often involving AI tooling, data infrastructure and regulatory technology. The firm's global alliance partnerships with technology and data providers mean practitioners can work alongside major platform vendors on client engagements. Career opportunities are listed through KPMG's global careers portal, with location-based filtering available for UK roles.

What they offer

• Audit and Assurance — integrated audit services for listed companies, financial institutions and public sector bodies, aimed at building trust in reported financials.
• Tax services — compliance, cross-border structuring, M&A tax advisory and tax function transformation, including AI-assisted reporting tools.
• Advisory — operational improvement, value creation, workforce strategy and risk management for large organisations across multiple sectors.
• AI and technology consulting — advisory on AI adoption, digital modernisation and data governance, supported by alliances with major technology providers.
• ESG and sustainability — strategy design and implementation for organisations managing climate, regulatory and reporting obligations.