Mixed Tax Manager
Land Securities, City of Westminster
Mixed Tax Manager
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Land Securities, City of Westminster
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 18 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 6f2d4ce5eee14093907486b90b5a3694
Full Job Description
- 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 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., The role is great for a Self-starter, who is proactive, independent but also a good communicator and able to work effectively with various parts of the Group. Specifically, the role requires the candidate to build relationships with the Finance, Tax, Legal, Technology, People and Treasury Team members. What you will be responsible for: 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.
- VAT compliance including preparing or reviewing VAT return and ad hoc Group VAT obligations.
- Support People team on employment tax matters including P11Ds, PSA and ERS HMRC reporting.
- Liaising with HMRC on tax compliance matters and HMRC enquiries where applicable. Transaction advisory / Business partnering
- Responsible for 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.
- Supporting the Head of Tax on property transactions at Landsec in considering all taxation issues on proposed transaction, 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. This includes assisting in tax analysis on restructures, mergers & corporate simplification., We have a great benefits package, there to support you with your work-life balance and in moments that matter. We offer exceptional Learning & 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. Here are some of our core benefits, view our Benefits and career development page for more information.
- Discretionary annual bonus plan
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 27 days after 2 years and options to purchase an additional holiday each year.
- Enhanced pension contributions - Landsec will contribute up to 10.5% subject to your contribution
- Private medical insurance, Life assurance and income protection.
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave policies (view our Family policies page for more details)
- Annual Sharesave plans with the chance to buy Landsec shares at a discounted rates
- 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. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the criteria set out here. You will have the opportunity to opt into the Disability Confident interview scheme when you submit your application. Diversity and Inclusion At Landsec, we value diversity & inclusion. We work to better reflect the diversity of the communities we work within and empower everyone who works at Landsec to realise their potential. We strive to ensure all our information, and services are accessible to and usable by everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with our recruitment partners by emailing
- ACCA/ACA/CTA qualified or have a similar relevant qualification.
- Extensive tax experience with an 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.
Land Securities London, England We're Landsec We are Landsec, we build and invest in buildings, spaces and partnerships to create sustainable places, connect communities and realise potential. We are one of the largest real estate companies in Europe, with a portfolio of retail, leisure, workspace and residential hubs. Landsec is shaping a better future by leading our industry on environmental and social sustainability while delivering value for our shareholders, great experiences for our guests and positive change for our communities.