Manager (Real Estate Corporate Tax)

Saffrey LLP; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Manager in the Real Estate Corporate Tax Team, where you'll manage tax compliance and advisory services for a diverse range of clients. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior team members on complex tax projects, including REITs and property businesses. You'll lead and develop junior staff while contributing to business growth in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a hybrid working policy and excellent benefits, this position is perfect for proactive professionals eager to make a significant impact in the real estate sector.

Benefits

Contributory Pension

25 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits

Family-Friendly Policies

Profit-Sharing Eligibility

Discretionary Bonus Schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a real estate corporate tax portfolio.
• Recent practical experience advising REITs and property businesses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tax advisory and compliance services for real estate clients.
• Supervise and review work of tax seniors and trainees.

Skills

Real Estate Corporate Tax Compliance

Tax Advisory

Tax Planning

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

CTA Qualification

ACA Qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Manager to join our fast-growing Real Estate Corporate Tax Team to provide support by managing the corporate tax real estate affairs of our expanding portfolio of real estate clients, particularly Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).

The role

To assist with the delivery of tax advisory and compliance services for a diverse range of clients across the real estate sector. The work will vary, reflecting the client base of property businesses primarily in London and throughout the UK.

Key responsibilities include tax compliance and advisory work for UK REITs, such as preparing and reviewing REIT Financial Statements, Corporate Interest Restriction and Property Income Distributions (PID) calculations, and managing PID trackers. Tax planning will also be a significant aspect, covering group tax planning, property planning, capital allowances, R&D tax credits, and s455 tax planning.

You will support senior team members with transactional work, preparing reports for tax structuring and due diligence, and coordinating with specialist teams. Managing junior team members through delegation and coaching, working with the senior team to manage client accounts, and developing new business opportunities are also expected.

The responsibilities

• Experience in real estate corporate tax compliance and advisory, especially with REITs, large property groups, real estate funds, and partnerships, is essential.
• Work closely with Partners and Senior Managers on tax advisory projects, including structuring acquisitions and disposals, transaction support, and due diligence.
• Supervise and review work of tax seniors and trainees, including work planning and staff responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance and risk management procedures.
• Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities.

The team

The Real Estate Corporate Tax team comprises 2 Partners, Senior Managers, Managers, and trainees. The team serves a broad client base and is expanding both in London and nationally.

You

The ideal candidate will be proactive, confident, professional, and commercially minded, with the ability to establish credibility at all levels. They should possess recent practical experience managing a real estate corporate tax portfolio, advising REITs and property businesses, and have up-to-date knowledge of relevant tax issues. Technical expertise is important, but a team-oriented, flexible personality, problem-solving skills, and initiative are equally valued. The candidate should understand both company structures and ownership perspectives.

Applicants should preferably be CTA and/or ACA qualified.

Reward and benefits

• A 35-hour workweek with a hybrid working policy allowing up to three days remote work (core hours 10-4).
• Excellent benefits including contributory pension, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance, flexible benefits, and family-friendly policies.
• Eligibility for profit-sharing and discretionary bonus schemes.

About us

Saffery LLP provides accountancy, audit, advisory, tax, and VAT services to individuals and businesses since 1855. As the UK’s 15th largest firm, we value our people and foster a culture of excellence and integrity.

As part of Nexia, an international network, we offer global insights with local expertise.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We prioritize ED&I through our "Everyone Belongs" strategy, aiming to enhance our inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, believing that diversity enriches our collective strength. Our values include excellence, integrity, enthusiasm, and collegiality, where potential meets personal growth.