At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the tax function and shape in-house capabilities for a fast-growing real estate investment platform.
- Company: Join a high-growth pan-European real estate investment manager with a significant UK portfolio.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and opportunity to build a tax function from the ground up.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a collaborative and evolving environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a strategic role within a dynamic and ambitious company.
- Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, or CTA qualified with strong UK corporate tax experience.
The predicted salary is between 76500 - 93500 £ per year.
This is an exceptional moment to join one of Europe's most ambitious residential real estate investment platforms in a newly elevated, standalone Head of Tax role. We are retained exclusively to find a technically outstanding and commercially astute Head of Tax for a fast-growing pan-European real estate investment manager with a significant UK residential portfolio — spanning build-to-rent, affordable housing, and single-family homes — backed by an institutional-grade platform with over €20 billion in assets under management across its wider group.
This is a genuine leadership appointment. You will own the tax function entirely, serve as a strategic partner to the CFO, and have the rare opportunity to build and shape an in-house tax capability from a strong foundation. For a driven tax professional, the platform, the asset class, and the growth trajectory make this one of the most compelling roles currently available in the London market.
The Role
- Tax strategy, governance and risk management across the platform and managed funds
- REIT compliance and monitoring across multiple structures, including SPV conversion planning
- UK corporation tax computations, filings, loss utilisation and group relief optimisation
- Corporate Interest Restriction calculations, elections and modelling
- Quarterly and annual tax provisioning, statutory disclosures and external audit liaison
- Capital allowances strategy and adviser management
- Transfer pricing documentation and intercompany arrangements
- Cash tax forecasting and treasury integration
- Transaction and structuring support — acquisitions, disposals, refinancings and SPV arrangements
- Oversight of VAT, CIS, payroll tax and IR35 compliance
- HMRC relationship management and compliance checks
- Building and developing the in-house tax function for long-term scalability
What We're Looking For
- ACA, ACCA and/or CTA qualified
- Strong UK corporate tax technical background with hands‑on REIT and property investment vehicle experience
- Proven track record across tax provisioning, CIR, and multi‑entity compliance environments
- Commercially minded — able to partner confidently with Finance, Legal, and senior leadership
- Detail‑oriented with a genuine ownership mentality
- Comfortable building and improving processes in an evolving, entrepreneurial platform
- Strong adviser management and stakeholder communication skills
- Experience in real estate, funds, or property investment structures is strongly preferred.
Why This Role Stands Out
Wanted: Head of Tax employer: SRM Recruitment
At SRM Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in Hitchin. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development opportunities and a flexible working environment that promotes work-life balance, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in finance.
