Business Tax Manager (Property)

Overview

In this client-facing role, you will manage corporation tax compliance for a portfolio of property clients and provide advisory support on tax-efficient structures and restructurings. You will work closely with the property tax team and junior staff, ensuring high-quality outputs and timely delivery. The role blends compliance with advisory work, including group planning and acquisitions/disposals, with a focus on delivering excellent client service. You will also contribute to business development and mentoring within the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporation tax compliance for a portfolio of property clients, including standalone entities and complex groups
• Review tax computations and returns prepared by junior staff to ensure accuracy and timely submission
• Identify and implement tax-efficient opportunities for clients
• Provide property-related advisory support (structuring, restructurings, group planning, Corporate Interest Restriction, withholding taxes)
• Assist with acquisitions and disposals, and tax sections due diligence reports
• Manage billing and monitor work in progress
• Line-manage junior staff and support their development through feedback and training
• Participate in the firm’s property sector team and support business development through networking

Key requirements

• CTA qualification is ideal
• Experience managing a client portfolio including groups
• Strong Microsoft skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Alpha Tax knowledge preferred
• Excellent communication and client-focused skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and within a team, with influence and negotiation ability
• Creativity in identifying tax opportunities and potential pitfalls

• client-focused
• teamwork
• excellent communication
• Alpha Tax knowledge (preferred)
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel

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