Group Tax Manager Location: London, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid
Reporting To: Group Tax Director
Are you an experienced tax professional looking for an exciting opportunity within a global real estate group? Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Group Tax Manager to join their team in London, supporting operations across 20 countries.
This role offers the chance to work closely with the Group Tax Director, taking ownership of tax reporting, managing the outsourced tax compliance function, overseeing risk management, and providing vital support for transactions. You’ll be a key contributor in ensuring the Group meets its tax obligations and strategic objectives.
Tax Planning & Transactions
Provide technical and commercially relevant tax advice on projects, restructurings, and transactions.
Support investment teams by identifying tax implications of acquisitions and disposals, managing due diligence, and liaising with tax authorities.
Tax Compliance
Collaborate with the finance team and external service providers to manage tax compliance across the Group.
Lead tax audits, liaising with external advisers and responding to tax authority queries.
Oversee tax payment processes to ensure timely payments.
Manage compliance with withholding tax requirements and REIT regulations, including annual compliance activities.
Tax Reporting
Prepare year-end and half-year schedules for financial reporting and audits.
Manage the audit process and provide technical support for quarterly tax provisions.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive transaction and audit status reports.
Assist in setting and managing transfer pricing policies and documentation, including Masterfile and Local file preparation.
Risk Management & Education
Act as the key owner of internal controls for tax risk management, updating risk tables and mitigating new risks.
Educate the wider business on tax matters and internal processes
Broad knowledge of European tax regimes and typical real estate structures.
Experience managing multinational tax compliance portfolios.
Strong communication skills, capable of presenting complex tax issues clearly to non-tax professionals.
Familiarity with finance systems (preferred but not essential).
You'll play a pivotal role in a collaborative environment, contributing to meaningful projects and professional growth.
