Group Tax Manager

WE ARE LANDSEC We identify and shape places that create opportunity, enhance quality of life, and bring joy to the people connected to them. This is how we’ve created the UK’s leading portfolio of urban places and one of the largest real estate companies in Europe. Our £10 billion portfolio is built around premium workplaces, the country’s pre-eminent retail platform, and a residential pipeline that will redefine urban life.

We’ve honed this ability over 80 years. Spotting the opportunities, building the partnerships, and continually adapting to shape the places that meet the needs of a changing world. Places where life happens.

Where businesses grow. And where cities are defined. LOCATION The position is based in London and will involve regular interaction with colleagues so will need to be in the office 3 days a week to be effective.

###THE ROLE### The tax team will be comprised of five members. This team is part of the wider Group Finance team.

###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 role### is suitable for an experienced tax professional seeking to broaden their exposure across tax compliance, reporting, governance and transaction advisory within a FTSE-listed REIT environment. The successful candidate will be proactive, independent and an effective communicator, capable of building strong relationships across Finance, Legal, Treasury, Technology and People teams. 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. Salary: Competitive PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES 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. Ad hoc assistance on Group VAT compliance obligations. Support on ad hoc employment tax matters including P11Ds, PSA and HMRC reporting.

Assisting with HMRC liaisons on tax compliance matters and HMRC enquiries where applicable. Assist in assessing, co-ordinating good tax controls /processes and developing improvement plans. Transaction Advisory / Business Partnering Assisting with 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. Adhoc supports property transactions at Landsec in considering all taxation issues on proposed transactions, 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.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA ACCA/ACA/CTA qualified or have a similar relevant qualification.

###Experience### in tax with the 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. Commercial individual who is keen to get involved in all aspects of the Group. Strong analytical, problem solving and organisational skills. Effective communication

###skills### and determination to complete tasks. Life and

###Benefits### at Landsec We have a great

###benefits### package, there to support you with your work-life balance and in moments that matter. We offer fantastic Learning and 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. Below are some of our core benefits, make sure to visit our My Total Reward page for more information.

Performance based annual bonus plan 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 27 days after 2 years and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days each year. Enjoy an additional three-day December festive break on top of your leave and a special ‘My Day’ to take off for whatever you choose. Enhanced pension contributions – Landsec will contribute up to 10.

5% subject to your contribution. Private medical insurance, Health Cash Plan, Life assurance and income protection. Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave policies (view our Family policies page for more details) Two different share plans enabling you to share in the success you will help to build 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 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 recruitmentqueries@landsec.

com To find out more about our approach, visit our Diversity and Inclusion page. We identify and shape places that create opportunity, enhance quality of life, and bring joy to the people connected to them. This is how we’ve created the UK’s leading portfolio of urban places and one of the largest real estate companies in Europe.

Our £10 billion portfolio is built around premium workplaces, the country’s pre-eminent retail platform, and a residential pipeline that will redefine urban life. We’ve honed this ability over 80 years. Spotting the opportunities, building the partnerships, and continually adapting to shape the places that meet the needs of a changing world.

Places where life happens. Where businesses grow. And where cities are defined.

###benefits### package, there to support you with your work-life balance and in moments that matter. Visit our

###Benefits### and Career Development Page for more information All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy and/or parental status, ethnicity, race, nationality, citizenship, cultural background, socio-economic background, religion or belief Depending on the nature of your role, Landsec may be able to offer different ways of working to fit around your lifestyle.

We know that flexible working can make a real difference to your wellbeing and professional development, and in turn can benefit us as an employer and our customers. The flexible working options available to you is something that can be discussed at the interview stage during the recruitment process To apply for a role at Landsec please click apply in any available role, create a candidate account and upload your CV with the supporting information.

###experience### and qualifications. Commonly you will be informed whether you move onto the interview process via a telephone call or email message within 2 weeks of your application being uploaded. Stage 2: Interview In most cases the interview process will take between 2-4 weeks with a single on-site interview that may be supported by telephone interviews.

In more senior positions you may be asked to attend site and meet other members of the team for less formal interviews. Stage 3: Offer and Contract If you are successful a verbal offer will be made and your start date discussed before a contract and offer is sent out to you via the candidate account you applied through. You will be able to review and sign this online.

You will be fully supported by Landsec's recruitment team during this process. Stage 4: Onboarding Once you have signed your contract you will be able to onboard through our HR system providing us with all the details and completing your benefit selection, your pre-employment screening and any additional onboarding tasks you may have.