Senior Tax Manager - Real Estate Fund

Robert Walters UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Tax Manager to lead global tax compliance for a diverse portfolio of real estate funds. This pivotal role involves managing tax reporting, liaising with HMRC, and overseeing external tax providers. The ideal candidate will possess a CTA qualification and extensive experience in taxation, particularly within the real estate sector. Join a globally recognized firm that values diversity and offers an inclusive workplace, along with accelerated career progression and expert training. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

15% Bonus

Accelerated Career Progression

Dynamic Culture

Expert Training

Qualifications

• Wealth of experience in taxation, particularly in real estate.
• Solid post-qualification experience in industry or practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage global tax compliance and reporting for real estate funds.
• Liaise with HMRC and oversee tax return submissions.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of VAT

Education

CTA Qualification

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and qualified tax professional to oversee the management of global tax compliance, tax accounting, and reporting obligations for their real estate funds. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of real estate funds with a gross asset value of £8 billion. The successful candidate will also provide tax support for new product launches, fund mergers, and other change initiatives.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Tax Manager, your role will be pivotal in managing the global tax compliance, accounting, and reporting obligations for our client's real estate funds. You will be responsible for ensuring the timely preparation and submission of various tax returns, liaising with HMRC and other overseas tax authorities, and providing technical assistance on Construction Industry Scheme matters. Your role will also involve acting as the primary liaison point with tax advisors, providing effective oversight and challenging external tax providers where necessary.

• Manage and coordinate the timely preparation and submission of annual UK partnership, trust, and corporation tax returns.
• Ensure distribution of tax vouchers to investors in line with agreed schedules.
• Oversee process for timely submission of VAT returns and payments to HMRC and overseas tax authorities.
• Assist with technical queries on Construction Industry Scheme matters.
• Liaise with HMRC as required to deal with routine compliance matters.
• Act as the primary liaison point with tax advisors.
• Provide effective oversight and challenge of external tax providers.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Senior Tax Manager role will bring a wealth of experience in the field of taxation, particularly within the real estate sector. You should hold a CTA qualification along with solid post-qualification experience in either industry or practice. A strong understanding of UK property investments is essential, along with practical experience in dealing with UK tax compliance for property investment vehicles. Your strong organisational skills will enable you to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously, while your excellent communication skills will ensure effective stakeholder management.

• Solid post-qualification experience in tax (industry or practice).
• Familiarity with real estate funds investing in UK property.
• Experience of dealing with UK tax compliance for property investment vehicles.
• Practical experience of tax reporting and accounting.
• General understanding of the principles of VAT in relation to real estate.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a globally recognised firm that values diversity of thought, complementary skills, and capabilities. They are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of their employees and reflects their broader communities and client-base. They offer a broad array of investment strategies and have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements.

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Tax

Focus: Corporate Tax

Salary: +15% bonus

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: London

Job Reference: TZY4XC-5E5E85F6

Date posted: 8 April 2025

Consultant: Charlie Douds

Come join our global team of creative thinkers, problem solvers and game changers. We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture and expert training.