Assistant Tax Manager

Welltower; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Welltower is seeking an Assistant Tax Manager to oversee tax compliance for its UK portfolio. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, expertise in UK tax regulations, and combines technical skills with strong communication abilities. A competitive salary and generous benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus annual bonus

Generous paid time off and holidays

Pension scheme and profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase at 15% discount

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in real estate or partnership tax.
• Knowledge of UK real estate taxation, especially REIT and partnership taxation.
• Experience with VAT and Construction Industry Scheme is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage all tax aspects of Welltower’s UK portfolio.
• Lead preparation of tax workpapers and tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with UK tax reporting requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Confident in client-facing situations

Education

Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CTA

Tools

MS Excel

Workflow software

Job description

WELLTOWER – REIMAGINE REAL ESTATE WITH US

At Welltower, we’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate. As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday.

We’re looking for bold, independent thinkers who thrive on challenge, embrace complexity, and are driven to deliver long-term value. Every team member is empowered to think like an owner, innovate fearlessly, and lead from where they stand. If you're passionate about outcomes and inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure, we want you on our best-in-class team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Assistant Tax Manager will be responsible for managing all tax aspects of Welltower’s UK portfolio on a day-to-day basis. This role involves strategic collaboration with internal stakeholders and external third parties to ensure compliance with all UK tax reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of tax workpapers and tax returns to ensure accurate and timely income tax compliance.
• Respond to tax authority notices and inquiries, demonstrating expertise in tax regulations.
• Manage REIT and partnership tax reporting, ensuring full compliance.
• Oversee the preparation of estimated tax payments, compute taxes due, and coordinate reporting processes.
• Maintain compliance with other direct and indirect tax requirements, staying updated on regulatory changes.
• Prepare the UK tax provision for the consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to ASC 740.
• Review capital allowances and transfer pricing in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support compliance with BRR+ reviews and Systems and Governance audits.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a team-oriented approach.

Other Duties

This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Requirements

• This is a 100% office-based role in Central London.
• 4-6 years of experience in real estate or partnership tax, preferably with multiple legal entities in an M&A environment. Healthcare real estate experience is a plus but not required.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CTA, or similar is required.
• Knowledge of UK real estate taxation, especially REIT regime and partnership taxation, is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Workflow software and MS Excel.
• Experience with VAT and Construction Industry Scheme is desirable.
• Good understanding of accounting and general ledger systems.
• Basic knowledge of tax principles and real estate taxation is beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in client-facing situations.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary plus annual bonus
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Pension scheme and profit sharing
• Tuition assistance
• Employee stock purchase at 15% discount
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• And much more! https://welltower.com/newsroom/careers/

ABOUT WELLTOWER

Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL), an S&P 500 company, is a leading residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure provider. Our portfolio includes over 1,500 senior and wellness communities across the US, UK, and Canada, focusing on vibrant, purpose-driven environments that integrate housing, healthcare, and hospitality. We support physicians through our outpatient medical buildings, providing critical healthcare infrastructure.

Our real estate portfolio is located in highly attractive markets with exceptional environments. We see ourselves as a product company within real estate, driven by relationships and an unconventional culture.

Through disciplined capital allocation, data-driven insights, and the Welltower Business System, we aim to deliver long-term growth and value for our investors—our North Star.

Welltower is committed to diversity and inclusion, leveraging a talented workforce to foster opportunities and success. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet