Tax Manager

LegalAndGeneral; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Cardiff is seeking a Tax Manager to support its Group Finance division. The role involves providing tax support for property investments, managing compliance, and advising on transaction tax issues. Candidates should hold a professional accounting qualification and have strong analytical skills. This position offers a flexible working culture and opportunities for career development. Benefits include competitive bonuses, pension contributions, and healthcare plans.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus plan

Generous pension contribution

Healthcare Plan

At least 25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Holding a professional accounting or taxation qualification.
• Communicating complex tax issues clearly to non-specialists.
• Managing outsourced advisors and internal workflows effectively.
• Showing strong analytical problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding UK and offshore fund structures and tax implications under IFRS and UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Providing tax support across the lifecycle of property investments.
• Advising on transaction tax issues such as SDLT, VAT, and transfer pricing.
• Managing UK corporation tax, partnership tax, and other relevant filings.
• Collaborating with fellow tax managers and building strong relationships.

Skills

Tax Experience

Accounting Software

GAAP

QuickBooks

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Financial Analysis

Education

Professional accounting or taxation qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CTA)

Job description

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and collaborative tax team Were looking for a Tax Manager to join our Group Finance division supporting our Private Markets property portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across both advisory and compliance responsibilities partnering with investment teams and finance stakeholders to manage tax risks and unlock opportunities.

Were open to candidates from a range of tax backgrounds. While property tax experience is beneficial we also welcome applications from those with a corporation tax background particularly with compliance and M&A experience.

What you'll be doing

• Providing tax support across the lifecycle of property investments including structuring acquisition holding and exit
• Advising on transaction tax issues such as SDLT VAT tax residence and transfer pricing
• Managing UK corporation tax partnership tax REIT compliance and other relevant filings
• Overseeing outsourced providers and internal stakeholders throughout compliance processes
• Implementing tax risk controls and governance frameworks aligned with Group Tax strategy
• Acting as the main tax contact for designated Private Markets teams and supporting investor queries
• Preparing documentation to support board decisions and tax filing positions
• Collaborating with fellow tax managers and building strong relationships across the business

Qualifications

• Holding a professional accounting or taxation qualification (e.g. ACA ACCA CTA)
• Communicating complex tax issues clearly to non-specialists
• Managing outsourced advisors and internal workflows effectively
• Showing strong analytical problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
• Being proactive organised and capable of handling multiple priorities
• Understanding UK and offshore fund structures and tax implications under IFRS and UK GAAP
• Remaining responsive to regulatory change and contributing to process improvements

Benefits

• The opportunity to participate in our annual performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays 26 days after 2 years service. Theres also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• There are many discounts we offer both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• In 2023 some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart

Additional Information

At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all.

If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can.

It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

• Tax Experience
• Accounting Software
• GAAP
• QuickBooks
• Accounting
• Sage
• Account Reconciliation
• Analysis Skills
• Research Experience
• SOX
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Analysis

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1