Manager - Indirect Tax (Real Estate & Infrastructure)

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking an Indirect Tax specialist to join its M&A Tax team at Manager level. This role involves managing VAT due diligence, providing advisory services, and developing client relationships within a dynamic team. Candidates should be ACA, ACCA, or CTA qualified with strong analytical skills. This position offers clear opportunities for career advancement, working with high-profile clients.

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACA, ACCA or CTA (or equivalent).
• Experience with real estate and infrastructure clients.
• Ability to manage multiple teams and transactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage VAT due diligence on acquisitions.
• Provide VAT advisory services to clients.
• Collaborate on complex transactions.
• Lead and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Technical and analytical skills in UK Indirect Tax

Client relationship management

Organisational skills

Project management

Team leadership

Education

ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified

Job description

Overview

A leading professional services firm is seeking an Indirect Tax specialist to join its growing M&A Tax team at Manager level. This role sits within the Real Estate and Infrastructure group, where you'll provide VAT advice on some of the most high-profile asset and corporate transactions in the market.

The position combines technical challenge with client-facing responsibility, offering exposure to a wide range of projects and the chance to progress your career in a supportive and dynamic team.

The Opportunity

• Manage VAT due diligence assignments on asset and corporate acquisitions
• Review financing and sale agreements to identify restructuring opportunities from a VAT perspective
• Provide VAT advisory services to clients in the real estate and infrastructure sectors
• Support clients with pre- and post-deal VAT strategies and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with colleagues nationally on complex and varied transactions
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, building strong and trusted relationships
• Lead, coach, and mentor junior colleagues, ensuring quality and continuity across projects
• Identify opportunities to enhance client service and contribute to business development activities

About You

• ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified (or equivalent international qualification)
• Strong technical and analytical skills in UK Indirect Tax
• Previous experience working with real estate and, ideally, infrastructure clients
• Ability to manage multiple client teams and transaction workstreams concurrently
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills
• Strong organisational and project management capability
• A collaborative approach, with a focus on both personal and team development

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a high-performing Indirect Tax team with a strong reputation in the market. You will gain exposure to technically rewarding projects, work closely with leading clients, and enjoy clear opportunities for career advancement. Interested candidates should send their CV to: [e-mail]