Manager, Real Assets Tax Compliance

Basic informationLocationBirmingham, Glasgow, London, ManchesterBusiness LineTax & LegalJob TypePermanent / FTCDate published10-Jul-2026Req #21892Job descriptionConnect to your IndustryOur Financial Investors business comprises a dedicated team of 650 professionals, renowned for their agility and deep understanding of the needs of our financial investor clients and the dynamic markets in which they operate and invest. Structured around our four key pillars – Private Equity, Real Assets, Corporate Transactions, and Investment Management & Reporting – we provide a broad range of tax services to our clients that include fund structuring and advisory, M&A, investment lifecycle advisory and provision of local and global compliance and reporting obligations. We are market leading and have deep industry knowledge.Deloitte’s Real Assets tax advisory and compliance teams (part of the Financial Investors Group) have a market leading reputation in London, across Europe and globally. We are the largest of the Big 4 tax in both process and technology departments and Real Assets taxation.  Given some recent legislative changes to the taxation of UK Real Assets demand for our services is growing rapidly. We are looking for an individual who can add their qualities to a growth mindset and high client experience focussed team bringing together expertise in compliance, associated technology solutions and Real Assets tax technical experience.Joining the Real Assets Tax Compliance Team and working alongside RE transactions & advisory teams will give you access to senior leadership across the myriad of investors in UK Real Assets, including Real Assets and Private Equity funds, REITs, Sovereign Wealth funds and Family Offices of High Net Worth individuals. By working closely with Partners, Directors and Associate Directors in the group it will allow you to develop and learn how to build such relationships whilst enhancing your own personal portfolio and networks.The team provides a wide range of tax compliance support to help ensure clients comply with their UK tax obligations in an efficient and timely manner. You will develop strong relationships with clients, becoming a trusted advisor and will build an understanding of how different types of Real Assets businesses and structures operate. This role brings together expertise in compliance, associated technology solutions and Real Assets tax technical experience.Connect to your career at Deloitte      Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.Connect to your opportunity Our Real Assets compliance and reporting business has and is growing rapidly. We are increasingly extending our proposition for clients to include a global and bundled service solution for real asset funds hence expect the opportunities to work with the wider Deloitte network to increase.Our managers take the lead on delivering key parts of our client services. This includes liaising with the global firm to ensure the completion of workstreams and providing a value-add quality control review as part of the UK relationship team sign off.As a manager you will use your commercial awareness and professional expertise, along with leveraging the skills and expertise of others, to deliver the best possible experience and outcomes for our clients. You will be trusted to own or manage key elements of a client relationship and, with an appropriate level of support, will be expected to proactively identify tax issues for your clients and pursue new business development opportunities by utilising your networks and market knowledge.You will be a confident team player and enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise with others, as well as continuing to build your own technical expertise or specialism.You will be required to undertake a comprehensive list of duties in a role that will hopefully challenge and stretch you on a daily basis including, but not limited to:Assisting Real Assets investors to comply with their UK direct tax obligations in an efficient and timely manner.Advising clients on the impact of recent changes in legislation as they apply to Real Assets investorsResponding to tax enquiries from HMRC.Assisting with the transformation of the annual tax process through process improvement, technology, risk, and organisational design.Planning and managing the implementation of identified technology solutions.Working effectively individually and with colleagues to deliver these solutions and develop the team.Managing client accounts and effective delivery.Connect to your skills and professional experience EssentialKnowledge of typical traditional regulated and alternative fund structures, as well as their general taxationThe ability to manage a portfolio of clients and projects simultaneously, as well as managing junior staffThe ability and drive to work collectively in a team and invest in the development of junior team membersThe ability to work closely with clients, applying practical and commercial concepts to technical workThe ability to manage and co-ordinate input from international and cross services line teams The ability to learn new tax concepts and apply them within time constraintsStrong communication and written skills andThe desire and motivation to advance your career in financial servicesThe desire to be challenged and stretchedDesirable ACA/CTA qualification (or equivalent) desirable but not required.Connect to your business – TaxInnovation and tax consultancy may not seem to go together, but that’s exactly what you’ll find at Deloitte. We’re constantly seeking the new and working together to push the limits of what’s possible. Discover a new kind of tax career that you can make your own. Tax Our comprehensive range of services encompasses everything from the completion of tax returns (corporation tax self-assessment) to complex consultancy assignments and strategic tax planning. We advise on corporate and general tax, international M&A, stamp tax, cross-border transfer pricing, reorganisations and reconstructions, and competent authority negotiations.Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.Connect with your colleagues “I thoroughly enjoy the opportunities and the people I engage with: they enrich my day immensely. Every week throws up new challenges, new risks to assess, new plans to develop.” -Montine, Tax & Legal“At Deloitte we work with some of the world’s biggest and most prestigious businesses, because we’re recognised for our expertise and insight. Every challenge, issue or opportunity has tax considerations – and so we give insightful and proactive advice to help clients navigate risk, complexity, and business-critical decisions.” -Oliver, Tax & LegalOur hybrid working policyYou’ll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working.At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.Connect to your return to work opportunityAre you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break? For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careersRTWPROG WPFULL SLTAXC BATAXX LOCOFFICE