Real Estate Tax Director - Big 4

Taxation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading advisory firm is searching for a Real Estate Tax Director to join their Transactions Advisory team in London. This senior role aims to provide high-quality tax advisory services for complex real estate transactions to a diverse client portfolio, including institutional investors and global corporates. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in Real Estate Tax or UK Corporate Tax, demonstrated leadership skills, and a strong focus on client relationships. An excellent compensation package is offered alongside long-term career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on complex real estate or corporate tax transactions.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple workstreams under pressure.
• Strong relationship-building skills and confident influencing at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for client project design and direction.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders on complex advisory engagements.
• Lead and mentor team members, promoting development.

Skills

Leadership

Tax advisory

Team management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

CTA, ACA, or equivalent qualification

Job description

Real Estate Tax Director - Transactions Advisory

Location: London

Benefits: £120,000 - £180,000 + an excellent package

Progression: a clear route to Partner

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished tax professional to join a market-leading Real Estate Transactions team within a broader Deals and Advisory practice. The group provides expert guidance on the tax aspects of a wide variety of complex transactions, covering restructuring, financing, mergers and acquisitions, and real assets.

As a senior leader within the Real Estate Tax team, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality advice on domestic and cross-border deals for a diverse portfolio of clients - including institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, real estate funds, REITs, and global corporates. This is a fantastic chance to shape significant transactions and influence strategic tax outcomes for major market players.

What You'll Do

• Take overall responsibility for the design and direction of client projects, ensuring work is delivered to the highest professional standards.
• Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and oversee complex advisory engagements from inception to completion.
• Lead, mentor, and support team members, promoting continuous development and knowledge sharing.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships by understanding their commercial drivers and providing forward-thinking tax advice.
• Offer deep technical expertise and commercial insight on real estate and transactional tax matters.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a strategic, people-focused leader with a passion for delivering practical and insightful tax advice. You'll have a strong track record in either Real Estate Tax or UK Corporate Tax, ideally gained within a professional services or in-house environment.

Essential skills and experience

• Demonstrable experience advising on complex real estate or corporate tax transactions.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple workstreams, and deliver results under pressure.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with the confidence to influence at senior levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a commercial mindset.
• A recognised accounting or tax qualification (CTA, ACA, or equivalent), or relevant professional experience gained internationally.

Why This Role?

You’ll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your expertise will directly shape client outcomes and business growth. The environment encourages autonomy, innovation, and continuous professional development, providing an excellent platform for long‑term career progression.

For more info: call Kevin Racher on 07968 202512 – [e-mail]

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