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As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious-guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday.\nWe’re looking for bold, independent thinkers who thrive on challenge, embrace complexity, and are driven to deliver long-term value. Every team member is empowered to think like an owner, innovate fearlessly, and lead from where they stand. If you're passionate about outcomes and inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure, we want you on our best-in-class team.\nSUMMARY\nWe are seeking an experienced Tax Accounting Manager to lead the preparation, review, and reconciliation of tax provisions across a group of companies reporting under FRS 102, IFRS, and US GAAP. This role requires deep technical expertise in current and deferred tax accounting, book-tax differences, and cross-GAAP alignment, with a strong preference for candidates with REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) experience.\nThe role sits at the intersection of tax and financial reporting and will be responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and well-documented tax accounting across multiple jurisdictions and reporting frameworks. This role is 100% office based in our Central London office.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nTax Provision (Current & Deferred)\nLead the monthly, quarterly and annual tax provision process under: IAS 12 (IFRS)\n ASC 740 (US GAAP)\n FRS 102 Section 29\n\nPrepare and review:Current tax calculations (including uncertain tax positions where applicable)\nDeferred tax calculations on temporary differences\nEffective tax rate (ETR) reconciliations and analysis\n\nEnsure consistency and accuracy across entities reporting under different GAAPs\nDeferred Tax & Temporary Differences\nMaintain and review detailed deferred tax schedules, including:Identification and tracking of temporary differences\nRecognition and measurement of deferred tax assets (DTAs) and liabilities (DTLs)\nAssessment of recoverability of DTAs (e.g., valuation allowances under US GAAP vs recognition thresholds under IFRS/FRS 102)\n\nMonitor and document changes in tax rates and legislation impacting deferred tax balances\nEnsure proper treatment of:Investment properties (fair value vs cost differences)\nLeases (especially IFRS 16 vs US GAAP ASC 842 vs FRS 102 Section 20)\nFinancing structures and intercompany balances\n\nBook-Tax Differences\nIdentify, track, and reconcile permanent and temporary book-tax differences across all reporting frameworks\nMaintain detailed tax basis balance sheets and reconcile to financial reporting bases\nAnalyse key drivers of differences such as:Fair value adjustments (common in IFRS/REIT structures)\nRevenue recognition differences\nCapital allowances vs depreciation\nImpairments and provisions\n\nProvide clear documentation supporting tax positions and audit trails\nMulti-GAAP Analysis & GAAP Differences\nAct as the internal expert on differences between IFRS, US GAAP, and FRS 102 for tax accounting, including:Recognition and measurement of deferred taxes\nTreatment of uncertain tax positions (ASC 740 vs IFRIC 23 vs FRS 102 approach)\nDifferences in recognition thresholds for DTAs\nImpact of fair value accounting (particularly for real estate assets)\n\nPrepare GAAP bridge analyses explaining differences in tax balances and ETR across reporting frameworks\nSupport group reporting with consolidation adjustments and alignment entries\nREIT-Specific Tax Considerations (Preferred)\nApply knowledge of REIT tax regimes, including:Distribution requirements and their impact on taxable income\nProperty income vs non-qualifying income streams\nDeferred tax implications of property revaluations\n\nSupport structuring and compliance considerations for REIT entities\nLiaise with advisors on REIT-specific tax matters\nControls, Compliance & Audit\nEnsure robust internal controls over tax accounting processes\nOwn documentation for SOX or equivalent controls (if applicable)\nAct as key contact for external auditors on tax accounting matters\nReview tax disclosures in financial statements across all GAAPs\nStakeholder Management\nPartner with:Financial reporting teams\nLocal finance teams across jurisdictions\nExternal tax advisors\n\nProvide technical guidance and training on tax accounting topics\nSupport tax planning initiatives with accounting impact analysis\nOTHER DUTIES\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\nTRAVEL\nSome out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.\nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS\nStrong experience in tax accounting under at least two of the following: IFRS, US GAAP, FRS 102 is required.\nDeep knowledge of:\n Deferred tax accounting (IAS 12 / ASC 740 / FRS 102 Section 29)\nTax provisions and ETR analysis\nBook-tax difference analysis\nExperience preparing or reviewing multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction tax provisions is required.\nProven ability to reconcile tax balances across different GAAP frameworks is required.\nREIT experience or real estate sector exposure strongly preferred.\nExperience with fair value accounting impacts on tax strongly preferred.\nFamiliarity with cross-border structures and intercompany tax issues strongly preferred.\nExperience with tax reporting tools (e.g., OneSource OTP) strongly preferred.\nACA / ACCA / CTA / CPA (or equivalent)\n5-8+ years of relevant experience (public accounting or in-house tax function)\nWHAT WE OFFER\nCompetitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus\nGenerous Paid Time Off and Holidays\nEmployee Stock Purchase Program - purchase shares at a 15% discount\nPension Scheme + Profit Sharing Program\nComprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options\nProfessional Growth\nAnd much more! https://welltower.com/newsroom/careers/\nABOUT WELLTOWER\nWelltower® Inc. (NYSE: WELL) an S&P 500 company, is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500+ Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care.\nOur real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro-markets with stunning built environments. Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture.\nThrough our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors - our North Star.\nWelltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. 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