Tax Accountant

Welltower; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare infrastructure is seeking a Tax Accountant in Central London. The role involves coordinating REIT compliance and preparing various tax returns. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of tax experience, demonstrate strong Excel skills, and be pursuing a relevant professional qualification. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering long-term value in wellness-focused real estate.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus

Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discount

Pension Scheme + Profit Sharing Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision options

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of tax experience in accounting firm or corporate tax department.
• Actively working towards professional qualification is essential.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with UK tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Review of quarterly and annual REIT compliance testing calculations.
• Prepare tax workpapers supporting compliance.
• Prepare estimated tax payments and reconciliations.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, CTA or similar qualification

Job description

WELLTOWER – REIMAGINE REAL ESTATE WITH US

At Welltower, we’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate. As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday.

We’re looking for bold, independent thinkers who thrive on challenge, embrace complexity, and are driven to deliver long-term value. Every team member is empowered to think like an owner, innovate fearlessly, and lead from where they stand. If you're passionate about outcomes and inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure, we want you on our best-in-class team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Tax Accountant will be primarily responsible for assisting with REIT compliance. This position will also coordinate with other members of the tax department to prepare direct and indirect tax returns as well as the corresponding income tax provisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Detailed review of quarterly and annual REIT compliance testing calculations and workpapers.
• Prepare/review dividend distribution analysis and related reporting.
• Prepare tax workpapers in support of tax return compliance.
• Prepare estimated tax payments, computation of taxes due, and reporting.
• Prepare tax account reconciliations.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Requirements

• This is a 100% office-based role in Central London.
• 1–3 years of tax experience, ideally gained in an accounting firm or corporate tax department.
• Actively working towards ACA, ACCA, CTA, or a similar professional qualification — or a strong desire to pursue one — is essential.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with UK tax legislation.
• Working knowledge of accounting and general ledger systems.
• Basic understanding of tax principles and/or real estate taxation is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in client-facing situations.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount
• Pension Scheme + Profit Sharing Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
• Professional Growth
• And much more! https://welltower.com/newsroom/careers/

ABOUT WELLTOWER

Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL) an S&P 500 company, is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500+ Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults inthe United States,United Kingdom, andCanada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care.

Our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro-markets with stunning built environments.Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture.

Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors – ourNorth Star.

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet