Real Estate Tax Manager

London Permanent View Job Description
You will be working across both advisory and compliance responsibilities, partnering with investment teams and finance stakeholders to manage tax risks and unlock new market opportunities.
  • High impact opportunity within a FTSE 100 Business
  • Massive potential for career progression

About Our Client

A Major UK Financial Services Group

Job Description

  • Providing tax support across the lifecycle of property investments including structuring, acquisition, holding, and exit
  • Advising on transaction tax issues such as SDLT, VAT, tax residence, and transfer pricing
  • Managing UK corporation tax, partnership tax, REIT compliance, and other relevant filings
  • Overseeing outsourced providers and internal stakeholders throughout compliance processes
  • Implementing tax risk controls and governance frameworks aligned with Group Tax strategy
  • Acting as the main tax contact for designated Private Markets teams and supporting investor queries
  • Preparing documentation to support board decisions and tax filing positions
  • Collaborating with fellow tax managers and building strong relationships across the business
  • Oversee property tax compliance processes to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
  • Provide expert tax advisory support on property-related matters to internal stakeholders.
  • Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the organisation.
  • Collaborate with external advisors to manage tax audits and enquiries effectively.
  • Develop and implement tax strategies to optimise financial outcomes.
  • Ensure robust internal controls are in place for all tax-related processes.
  • Prepare and review tax reports for senior management.
  • Support the broader tax team in delivering strategic objectives.

The Successful Applicant

  • Holding a professional accounting or taxation qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CTA) with property tax experience
  • Demonstrating strong knowledge of UK property tax including REITs, VAT, SDLT, and capital allowances
  • Communicating complex tax issues clearly to non-specialists
  • Managing outsourced advisors and internal workflows effectively
  • Showing strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
  • Being proactive, organised, and capable of handling multiple priorities
  • Understanding UK and offshore fund structures and tax implications under IFRS and UK GAAP
  • Remaining responsive to regulatory change and contributing to process improvements
  • A professional qualification in accountancy or tax (e.g., ACA, CTA, ACCA).
  • Strong technical knowledge of property tax within the financial services industry.
  • Proven ability to manage complex tax compliance and advisory tasks.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
  • Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Experience with tax reporting and compliance software.

What's on Offer

  • Hybrid working
  • Competitive Bonus & Benefits
  • 25 Days Holiday
  • State of the art offices
Contact
Dan Knuckle
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6843426
Phone number
+442072692449

Job summary

Job function
Tax
Subsector
Tax In House
Sector
Financial Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Dan Knuckle
Consultant phone
+442072692449
Job reference
JN-092025-6843426