Head of Tax

M7 Real Estate; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in real estate is seeking a Head of Tax to oversee tax matters for UK and European investments. This high-impact role requires a qualified Chartered Accountant or Tax Advisor with extensive experience in Fund Management, strong commercial acumen, and exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least ten years of post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in real estate Fund Management or Asset Management.
• In-depth knowledge of UK and European tax rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead all tax-related aspects of investments across UK and Europe.
• Oversee tax compliance and governance processes.
• Provide strategic tax advice and manage relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Technical tax knowledge

Commercial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant

Chartered Tax Advisor

Job description

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Overview

We are seeking a Head of Tax to lead tax matters across UK and European investments throughout the asset holding lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in real estate Fund Management/Asset Management with expertise in tax strategies and compliance in the UK and Europe.

This is a high-impact role, requiring a combination of technical tax knowledge, strong commercial acumen, and exceptional communication skills.

Skills and qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant and/or Chartered Tax Advisor (or equivalent) with at least ten years of post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in real estate Fund Management or Asset Management in both the UK and Europe.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to articulate complex tax issues clearly and concisely.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• In-depth technical knowledge of UK and European tax rules, compliance requirements, and legislation.
• Demonstrated experience managing external tax advisors effectively and cost-efficiently.
• Proactive in monitoring changes in tax legislation and assessing their impact on current and future investments.
• Experienced in transaction-related tax matters, with a proven track record of successful project management.

Key responsibilities - deals and structuring

• Lead all tax-related aspects of investments, providing strategic advice on UK and European tax matters.
• Oversee tax-related issues in share or asset acquisitions and dispositions, ensuring tax warranties and indemnities are addressed appropriately.
• Work cross-functionally with teams across asset management, investment management, legal, and compliance, providing input on tax-related matters.
• Play an active role in investment modelling and forecasting, with a keen focus on tax implications, including completing taxation-specific transaction checklists and confirming the appropriateness of tax assumptions used in models.
• Approve tax due diligence scope of work and review output from providers, ensuring clear communication of advice to the wider business.
• Provide tax-related training sessions to the wider team, including fund accountants.

Key responsibilities - compliance and tax governance framework

• Define the tax risk management processes and develop a tax control framework, integrating these into the existing business strategy, governance framework, and reporting obligations.
• Ensure compliance in each jurisdiction where the business operates, documenting applicable controls and processes.
• Develop a process to unify jurisdiction-specific tax governance frameworks into a single global framework.
• Collaborate with compliance providers and fund reporting teams to oversee ongoing tax compliance obligations, including:
• Annual corporation tax returns
• VAT
• Construction Industry Scheme
• Capital allowances reviews
• Senior Accounting Officer regime

Key responsibilities - returns to investors

• Work with the fund reporting team and senior finance management to:
• Support year-end reporting and audits
• Develop a best-in-class approach to quarterly tax return provisioning and reconciliation
• Monitor capital project expenditures and repairs/maintenance costs to determine tax treatment
• Establish a robust cash management approach with clear tax-related cash flow expectations