Job title: Tax Manager
Department: Finance
LOCATION: Marble Arch, London
REPORTING TO: Head of Tax
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Permanent
PLACES, PEOPLE, PREFER
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 £13bn of assets under management. But 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 recent engagement survey 93% of our employees stated they were proud to work for British Land!
THE ROLE
A key role within the tax team with responsibility for tax compliance, reporting and forecasting with significant involvement in planning and transaction work.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Tax Compliance
Working with BL tax team colleagues to manage tax compliance of parts of the Group as a whole, 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 Review and manage periodic group cost and interest recharges
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
Prepare transaction summary reports for auditors
Manage group REIT position
Support the Head of Tax 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
Identify tax impact of potential acquisitions and disposals and support Investment Team at bid/offer stage
Liaison with HMRC to obtain necessary clearances etc
Manage tax aspects of structured deals including tax data room input, tax due diligence process and tax review of legal documentation
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) 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
Desire to learn and get up to speed on indirect tax matters (VAT, SDLT, Construction Industry Scheme)
OUR SHARED VALUES
our values are what we stand for at British Land, they’re not just a label on the door; they connect us every day to our vision, purpose, and strategy. They help us to promote an inclusive, positive, and collaborative culture. You can read more on our .
Bring your whole self
Listen & Understand
Smarter together
Build for the future
Deliver at pace
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; you can review our market leading benefits .
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 learn more about our selection process
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