Tax Manager

We are looking for an immediately available Tax Manager, this is a hands‑on, high‑impact role at the heart of a dynamic media business. As Tax Manager
, you will be responsible for projects, automation, tax compliance, governance, advisory and reporting across the group. As part of a capable in‑house team, you will play a key role in supporting the business with practical, well‑informed tax input across a broad range of issues – whether it’s helping shape a commercial deal, navigating new tax rules, or identifying opportunities for automation or other efficiencies.

• Deliver UK corporate tax compliance in‑house – this is not currently an outsourced model. You’ll manage complex submissions and ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of all deliverables.
• Deliver tax provisioning and support the year‑end close process, working closely with Group Finance under tight reporting deadlines.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls around tax.

• Partner with colleagues across Finance, Legal and the business to support decision‑making with pragmatic, commercially aware tax input.
• Collaborate on cross‑functional initiatives (e.g. employment tax, systems improvements).
• Support strategic projects including corporate structure, financing, and major contracts.
• Identify and review key tax risk areas of the business to understand the key issues, ensure approach is optimised and tax accounting is appropriate.

• Find ways to do tax compliance and reporting better and more efficiently, including automation and engaging in finance initiatives to streamline the business.
• Work on Pillar Two and other emerging tax developments, ensuring we’re ahead of upcoming obligations and risks.
• Drive efficiency in our tax approach – this includes ensuring we’re not overpaying, duplicating effort, or missing opportunities to reduce work.

• Breadth of Knowledge:
  Strong UK corporate tax expertise is essential – but you’ll also need working knowledge of employment tax, VAT, and international tax issues.
• Real‑World
  
  Experience:
  
  Ideally, you’ll have in‑house experience, or a blend of practice and hands‑on delivery.
• Technical Confidence:
  Familiarity with tax accounting, provisioning and advising business on a range of issues.
• Delivery Mindset:
  This is a doing role. You’ll need to be comfortable preparing computations and returns, and working under pressure when needed.
• Qualifications:
  
  CTA‑qualified, or ACA/ACCA with a clear tax specialism.
• Development:
  Drive to progress and develop yourself and the role.
• Building Trust:
  Commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment where diverse views and experiences are welcomed and celebrated in your team.