Corporate Tax Manager - REITs

Brewer Morris; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking a Tax Manager to assist Real Assets investors with UK tax compliance. The role focuses on managing client relationships, adapting to recent tax legislation changes, and implementing technology solutions. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to mentor junior staff. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to advance their career in financial services.

Qualifications

• Experience with compliance for UK direct tax obligations.
• Ability to apply tax legislation changes to Real Assets investors.
• Experience managing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with UK direct tax obligations efficiently.
• Respond to tax enquiries from HMRC.
• Plan and manage the implementation of technology solutions.

Skills

Knowledge of traditional regulated and alternative fund structures

Ability to manage a portfolio of clients

Strong communication skills

Commercial awareness

Teamwork and mentoring skills

Education

ACA/CTA qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

This team have a market-leading reputation in London, across Europe, and globally. They are the largest in both process and technology capabilities, as well as in Real Assets taxation. Following recent legislative changes affecting UK Real Assets, demand for their services is growing rapidly. The team is seeking a driven individual to contribute to a growth-oriented, client-focused environment, combining expertise in tax compliance, technology solutions, and Real Assets tax technical knowledge.

You will work closely with the Real Estate Transactions and Advisory teams, offering exposure to senior leadership across a wide range of UK Real Assets investors. These include Real Assets and Private Equity funds, REITs, Sovereign Wealth Funds, and Family Offices of High Net Worth individuals. The role provides opportunities to collaborate with Partners, Directors, and Associate Directors, helping to build strong relationships and expand professional networks.

The team delivers a comprehensive range of tax compliance services, supporting clients in meeting their UK tax obligations efficiently and effectively. The successful candidate will develop trusted client relationships and gain insight into the operations of various Real Assets businesses and structures. This role integrates compliance expertise, technology-driven solutions, and Real Assets tax technical knowledge.

Opportunity Overview

Our managers take the lead on delivering key parts of our client services. This includes liaising with the global firm to ensure the completion of workstreams and providing a value-add quality control review as part of the UK relationship team sign off.

As a manager you will use your commercial awareness and professional expertise, along with leveraging the skills and expertise of others, to deliver the best possible experience and outcomes for our clients.

You will be trusted to own or manage key elements of a client relationship and, with an appropriate level of support, will be expected to proactively identify tax issues for your clients and pursue new business development opportunities by utilising your networks and market knowledge.

You will be a confident team player and enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise with others, as well as continuing to build your own technical expertise or specialism.

You will be required to undertake a comprehensive list of duties in a role that will hopefully challenge and stretch you on a daily basis including, but not limited to:

• Assisting Real Assets investors to comply with their UK direct tax obligations in an efficient and timely manner.
• Advising clients on the impact of recent changes in legislation as they apply to Real Assets investors
• Responding to tax enquiries from HMRC.
• Assisting with the transformation of the annual tax process through process improvement, technology, risk, and organisational design.
• Planning and managing the implementation of identified technology solutions.
• Working effectively individually and with colleagues to deliver these solutions and develop the team.
• Managing client accounts and effective delivery.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of typical traditional regulated and alternative fund structures, as well as their general taxation
• The ability to manage a portfolio of clients and projects simultaneously, as well as managing junior staff
• The ability and drive to work collectively in a team and invest in the development of junior team members
• The ability to work closely with clients, applying practical and commercial concepts to technical work
• The ability to manage and co-ordinate input from international and cross services line teams
• The ability to learn new tax concepts and apply them within time constraints
• Strong communication and written skills and
• The desire and motivation to advance your career in financial services
• The desire to be challenged and stretched

Desirable

• · ACA/CTA qualification (or equivalent) desirable but not required.

To discuss this further please contact Maisie Horrell on 02074152845 or email [e-mail]

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