Tax Manager

InHouse Tax Manager (Fixed-Term Contract)
City of London Hybrid working

There are tax roles that keep the lights on, and there are tax roles that put you right at the centre of a complex, high-profile group where technical judgement actually matters. This one is firmly the latter.

An established, large-scale organisation within the real estate and property investment space is looking for a Tax Manager to join on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering a period of maternity leave. The role sits within a well-resourced in-house tax function and would suit someone trained in a Big 4 or top-tier practice who wants to apply their technical grounding in a commercial, decision-facing environment.

This is a full-time, hybrid role based in City of London, with a strong office culture balanced by sensible flexibility.

The InHouse Tax Manager opportunity

Working closely with the Head of Tax, you'll take ownership of UK corporate tax compliance across a sizeable group structure, including REIT entities. You'll be trusted to run your portfolio with confidence, act as a bridge between tax and finance, and support wider advisory and risk-focused work across the group.

The scope and visibility make this an especially attractive move for Big 4-trained professionals who enjoy complex compliance, stakeholder interaction and seeing how tax really lands in the business.

What you'll be doing

Managing end-to-end UK corporation tax compliance for a portfolio of group entities, ensuring accuracy, quality and timeliness
Overseeing the preparation and review of tax computations, provisions, forecasts and payment processes
Reviewing statutory accounts and tax disclosures in collaboration with finance teams
Coordinating group-wide matters including group relief, REIT compliance, CIR and related filings
Managing capital allowances and transfer pricing inputs, including oversight of external advisers
Supporting governance and risk areas such as SAO compliance
Providing support across other UK taxes where needed, including VAT, SDLT and related property taxes
Acting as a key technical and commercial point of contact for colleagues across finance, legal and treasury
Contributing to the development and capability of junior team members

What we're looking for

CTA and/or ACA qualified, with training from a Big 4 or leading professional services firm
Strong UK corporation tax compliance experience in large or complex groups
Comfortable managing multiple entities and navigating stakeholder relationships
Experience with REITs or property investment structures is beneficial, but not essential
Confident using tax compliance software and working with detailed financial data
Organised, commercially aware and able to operate with a high degree of autonomy

What's on offer

£82,500 - £90,000 salary range
12-month FTC with genuine responsibility and visibility
Hybrid working model in London with a sensible balance between office and home
Exposure to complex, interesting tax issues within the property and investment sector
A collaborative, professional in-house environment that values technical depth and clear thinking

If you're a Big 4-trained tax professional looking for a high-quality in-house role in London, this is a strong opportunity to step into a commercially engaged position within the real estate and property investment industry, without committing to a permanent move.