Isabel Candy
About Isabel Candy
Isabel Candy is a Property Tax Manager at Legal & General, where she focuses on tax efficiency in real estate investment strategies. She has a background in tax advisory roles at EY and Grant Thornton, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Surrey.
Work at Legal & General
Isabel Candy has been serving as the Property Tax Manager at Legal & General since 2020. In this role, she contributes to strategic decision-making regarding property tax matters across the company's business operations. Her responsibilities include overseeing tax compliance and advisory services specifically for the LGIM Real Assets division. Isabel focuses on integrating tax efficiency into real estate investment strategies, ensuring that the company optimizes its tax position in property-related transactions.
Previous Experience in Tax Management
Before joining Legal & General, Isabel Candy held several positions in tax management. She worked at EY as a Tax Manager for two months in 2019 and previously served as an International Tax Advisor at the same firm from 2017 to 2019. Her early career included a role as a Real Estate Tax Advisory Associate at Grant Thornton UK LLP from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she completed a sabbatical as a Real Tennis Intern at the Royal Melbourne Tennis Club in 2018.
Educational Background
Isabel Candy studied at the University of Surrey, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance with First Class Honours from 2010 to 2014. Prior to her university education, she attended Walthamstow Hall School for Girls, achieving A levels in Sociology (A*), Business (A), and Maths (B) from 2006 to 2010. This strong educational foundation has supported her career in tax and finance.
Early Career Experience
Isabel Candy began her career as a Financial Analyst during her placement year at Experian, where she worked for 11 months from 2012 to 2013 in Nottingham. This role provided her with valuable experience in financial analysis, which has contributed to her expertise in tax management and advisory services in subsequent positions.