Group Tax Manager

We identify and shape places that create opportunity, enhance quality of life, and bring joy to the people connected to them. This is how we’ve created the UK’s leading portfolio of urban places and one of the largest real estate companies in Europe. Our £10 billion portfolio is built around premium workplaces, the country’s pre-eminent retail platform, and a residential pipeline that will redefine urban life. We’ve honed this ability over 80 years. Spotting the opportunities, building the partnerships, and continually adapting to shape the places that meet the needs of a changing world.

LOCATION

The position is based in London and will involve regular interaction with colleagues so will need to be in the office 3 days a week to be effective.

THE ROLE

• The tax team will be comprised of five members. This team is part of the wider Group Finance team.
• The role requires strong tax technical knowledge to ensure the Group reporting and compliance obligations of Landsec are met.
• The role also requires the ability to combine technical tax knowledge with business acumen and effectively communicate with finance and property colleagues, proactively identify and manage tax risk.
• In addition, the role will facilitate tax team efficiency through process improvements and adopting innovative technology.
• The role is suitable for an experienced tax professional seeking to broaden their exposure across tax compliance, reporting, governance and transaction advisory within a FTSE-listed REIT environment.
• The successful candidate will be proactive, independent and an effective communicator, capable of building strong relationships across Finance, Legal, Treasury, Technology and People teams.
• The main duties are set out below, but this is not an exhaustive list. Flexibility is required to perform any other duties as may be necessary. The Manager is required to stand in for the Head of Tax when absent.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Compliance and Reporting
• Full responsibility for managing, preparing, reviewing and delivery of the Group’s corporation/income tax obligations within deadlines.
• Making tax efficient group relief claims and other claim & elections.
• Ensuring all corporate, income tax, CIS, payroll, WHT and VAT payments are made to HMRC.
• Supporting finance team in processing direct and indirect tax journals and tax reconciliations.
• Supporting tax assistants in preparing tax calculations and providing ad hoc tax advice to the Group.
• Managing the external tax audit process. Production of Group tax disclosures at year end /half-year. Liaising with financial reporting team, Joint venture partners and preparing tax summary notes.
• Responsible for quarterly REIT compliance checks and reporting, including PID calculations.
• Working with Head of Tax to meet the Group transfer pricing obligations and inter-group tax issues.
• Manage the Group’s country-by-country obligations and senior accounting officer requirements.
• Manage the process and prepare/review ATED, CT61 and Construction Industry returns.
• Assist Head of Tax in external tax compliance engagements and internal business partners, covering capital allowances, R&D, tax software, tax knowledge and general tax compliance requirements.
• Manage SDLT return submissions and monitoring of contingent liabilities that could crystalise.
• Ad hoc assistance on Group VAT compliance obligations.
• Support on ad hoc employment tax matters including P11Ds, PSA and HMRC reporting.
• Assisting with HMRC liaisons on tax compliance matters and HMRC enquiries where applicable.
• Assist in assessing, co-ordinating good tax controls/processes and developing improvement plans.
• Transaction Advisory / Business Partnering
• Assisting with creating and maintaining tax forecasting for each entity and ensuring any tax implications are understood, identifying when action needs to be taken and communicating to the wider finance team at the right time.
• This includes Group tax and PID forecasting.
• Adhoc supports property transactions at Landsec in considering all taxation issues on proposed transactions, considering structure options and producing tax efficient recommendations.
• Assist in tax due diligence information requests raised on new deal acquisitions/disposals. Review tax structure reports and implementing post transaction steps.
• Working with Head of Tax and internal/external counsel to mitigate tax issues in legal documents.
• Support on restructuring initiatives undertaken.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• ACCA/ACA/CTA qualified or have a similar relevant qualification.
• Experience in tax with the ability to manage projects and teams.
• UK REIT or real estate tax experience.
• Corporation tax compliance experience working on a mixed and large group of companies.
• Alphatax knowledge, understanding of finance Systems and keen to embrace innovative technology.
• Commercial individual who is keen to get involved in all aspects of the Group.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organisational skills.
• Effective communication skills and determination to complete tasks.

Life and Benefits at Landsec

We have a great benefits package, there to support you with your work-life balance and in moments that matter. We offer fantastic Learning and Development opportunities to help you grow and reach your potential and we also play our part in supporting the communities where we live and work.

• Performance based annual bonus plan
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 27 days after 2 years and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days each year. Enjoy an additional three-day December festive break on top of your leave and a special ‘My Day’ to take off for whatever you choose.
• Enhanced pension contributions – Landsec will contribute up to 10.5% subject to your contribution.
• Private medical insurance, Health Cash Plan, Life assurance and income protection.
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave policies.
• Two different share plans enabling you to share in the success you will help to build.
• Up to 4 working days to volunteer per year and 'Give As You Earn' programmes allowing you to donate to charities straight out of your pay and we top up by 20%.

And when it comes to your health and wellbeing you will also have access to other benefits: our employee assistance programme, digital GP, cycle to work scheme, a mindfulness app and a health app supporting fertility and menopause.

Diversity and Inclusion

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