At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage tax compliance and reporting while supporting innovative projects.
- Company: Join a FTSE listed company with a strong focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive rewards, hybrid working, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Be part of a passionate team that values your ideas and contributions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment with career growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Qualified Accountant or Chartered Tax Adviser with analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Department: Finance
Location: Central London (Regent's Place, NW1) Hybrid – 4 days in office
Reporting to: Tax Manager
Type of Contract: Permanent
Our purpose is to create and manage outstanding places which deliver positive outcomes for all our stakeholders on a long term, sustainable basis. We are a FTSE listed business with a strong balance sheet and £15.2bn of assets under management. With just 600 employees, you’re given the ability to make a big impact and elevate your career quickly.
Our diverse, passionate team of experts works on some of the most ambitious, innovative and sustainable projects in the country – from our high-quality campuses across central London to some of the top retail schemes in the UK – providing a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow.
We believe in shared success and enabling people to be themselves. If you want to feel listened to and understood in an environment where your opinions count and bright ideas are encouraged, you’ve come to the right place! In our latest engagement survey, 81% of colleagues said they are proud to work at British Land!
The Role
A key role within the tax team with responsibility for tax compliance, reporting and forecasting with the opportunity to develop knowledge of indirect taxes. Management of British Land’s relationship with HMRC.
What You’ll Do
- Tax Compliance: Undertake and manage tax compliance of the Group, including a portfolio of wholly owned and joint venture companies. Liaise with JV partners and the Financial Reporting team as necessary as part of the review and approval process. Manage the tax payment process, to ensure that all payments due are paid on time.
- Tax Reporting: Lead the preparation of year end and half year schedules for financial reporting and use by the external auditors. Manage audit process, auditor meeting agendas and provision of information. Manage group REIT position. Support the Tax Manager and liaise with Financial Planning & Analysis team on a regular basis to update for the latest forecast position. Update and monitor REIT dividend forecast, identifying when action needs to be taken.
- Tax Planning: Support the business on new projects and initiatives by providing timely, technically correct and commercially relevant tax advice. Manage and support on restructuring initiatives undertaken to achieve commercial goals of company. Manage external advisors, seeking input and advice where necessary. Input as needed into the Group’s streamlining initiative to eliminate entities where reasonably possible.
- Transaction Support: Input to tax aspects of deals including tax data room input, tax due diligence process and tax review of legal documentation. Support the Tax Team on M&A activity.
- Other: Be the key internal controls owner, leading the Tax Team Risk Management process by updating the risk table, operating and checking that controls are working effectively and considering mitigants for new risks identified. Educate the wider business on topical tax matters and internal processes and controls. Own and manage the annual PSA submission to HMRC.
About You
- Qualified Accountant (ICAEW or equivalent) and/or Chartered Tax Adviser with strong analytical skills.
- Good knowledge of UK corporate tax matters in the context of a large group environment.
- Experience of real estate taxation issues would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Experience of managing a large portfolio of UK tax compliance.
- Ability to manage a portfolio of responsibilities, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to produce well thought through, clearly set out and expressed schedules and papers with appropriate attention to detail.
- Ability to understand complex issues while condensing and communicating such areas into simple and understandable messages for non-tax professionals.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with evidence of successfully applying creative solutions.
- Alphatax knowledge is desirable but not essential and familiarity with Finance Systems would be an advantage.
Our Shared Values
Our values are what we stand for at British Land; they connect us every day to our vision, purpose, and strategy. They help us to promote an inclusive, positive, and collaborative culture.
A Rewarding Place to Be
Our People – Just ask anyone why they love working here and they will tell you it’s the people. They’re highly talented, passionate, and collaborative! We thank our people with rewards that feel rewarding.
Our Recruitment Process
If you enjoy bringing your whole self to work, share our values and are excited about our purpose, we’d love to hear from you! We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive process.
Tax Assistant Manager / Tax Senior employer: British Land Company
At British Land, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Central London. With a commitment to employee growth and a diverse team that values collaboration and innovation, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying market-leading benefits. Join us to be part of a company where your voice matters and your career can flourish in a supportive environment.
