KPMG UK cuts 200 corporate services jobs after Swiss merger
KPMG is laying off about 200 roles (10% of its UK corporate services division) in HR, marketing, tech, and procurement. The cuts follow the 1 October 2024 merger of KPMG UK and KPMG Switzerland, aimed at reducing duplication and expanding offshore delivery. This is the second round of layoffs this year, after over 500 job cuts in audit and advisory. Similar reductions are occurring across other Big Four firms like Deloitte and PwC.
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KPMG to cut around 200 jobs in UK group corporate services – report
KPMG is planning to cut approximately 200 jobs, or 10% of roles, in its UK group corporate services division, according to a City AM report. The redundancies will affect central support functions including HR, corporate affairs, marketing, technology, and procurement. The move follows the integration of KPMG's UK and Swiss operations, which formally took effect on 1 October 2024 after partners voted overwhelmingly in favor of a merger. A KPMG UK spokesperson stated the cuts aim to avoid duplication, leverage technology investments, and expand offshore delivery. These cuts come on top of earlier reductions of over 500 roles in KPMG's UK audit and advisory divisions earlier this year. The broader context includes similar job cuts across other Big Four firms, with PwC and Deloitte also reportedly reducing headcount in their UK audit operations.
Yahoo FinanceKPMG UK to slash 200 back office roles in latest round of cuts
KPMG UK is cutting 200 back office roles, affecting 10% of staff across support teams, as part of the ongoing integration between its UK and Switzerland arms. This follows a previous round of cuts in March when the firm eliminated over 400 jobs from its UK audit division, citing a lack of natural attrition. The latest reductions are part of a broader restructuring effort within the professional services firm.
The Business TimesKPMG UK to slash 200 back office roles in latest round of cuts
KPMG UK is cutting 200 back office roles, affecting 10% of staff across support teams, as part of the ongoing integration between its UK and Switzerland arms. This follows a previous round of cuts in March when the firm eliminated over 400 jobs from its UK audit division, citing a lack of natural attrition. The latest reductions are part of a broader restructuring effort within the professional services firm.
The Business TimesKPMG to cut 200 jobs in UK corporate services division
Big Four accounting firm KPMG is set to lay off approximately 10% of staff in its UK group corporate services division, affecting around 200 roles in HR, corporate affairs, marketing, tech, and procurement. The cuts are part of a restructuring following the merger of KPMG UK and KPMG Switzerland, which went live on 1 October 2024. A KPMG UK spokesperson said the firm is looking to avoid duplication, make the most of technology investments, and expand offshore delivery. This follows earlier layoffs of over 500 staff in KPMG's audit and advisory divisions earlier this year. The article notes that similar job cuts are occurring across other Big Four firms, with Deloitte recently seeking to cut nearly 200 jobs in its UK audit business.
City AMKPMG to cut 200 jobs in UK corporate services division
Big Four accounting firm KPMG is set to lay off approximately 10% of staff in its UK group corporate services division, cutting around 200 roles. The division includes HR, corporate affairs, marketing, tech, and procurement. A KPMG UK spokesperson said the cuts are part of integrating the UK and Swiss businesses following their merger, which went live on 1 October 2024, to avoid duplication and expand offshore delivery. This follows earlier layoffs of over 500 staff in KPMG's audit division this year. The news comes as competitor PwC also plans to slash its UK audit headcount, and Deloitte recently cut nearly 200 jobs in its UK audit business, highlighting a trend of layoffs across the Big Four.
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