Corporate Tax Assistant Manager - Creative Sector - London

Clark Wood - Tax Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in London seeks a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager for its creative sector team. This role focuses on managing a portfolio of clients including film and TV production companies. Responsibilities include overseeing corporate tax compliance, supporting advisory projects, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will be ACA or CTA qualified, have experience in UK corporate tax, and possess strong client-facing skills. A competitive salary and hybrid working model are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working model

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in UK corporate tax within a practice or professional services environment.
• Strong technical ability and attention to detail.
• Organised, proactive, and motivated to progress in corporate tax.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of creative sector clients.
• Oversee corporate tax compliance and tax credit claims.
• Support advisory projects providing practical solutions.

Skills

Corporate tax compliance

Advisory skills

Client-facing skills

Mentoring

Creative sector knowledge

Education

ACA or CTA qualified (or actively studying towards CTA)

Job description

Corporate Tax Assistant Manager – Creative Sector

London | Hybrid Working

My client is a highly regarded professional services firm in London, known for its specialist creative sector tax team, advising clients across Film, TV, Streaming, Video Games, and other creative industries. They are looking to recruit a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager to join their growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a corporate tax professional to manage a varied client portfolio, gain exposure to sector‑specific incentives, and work closely with senior colleagues on both compliance and advisory matters.

The Role

• Manage a portfolio of creative sector clients, including film and TV production companies, streaming platforms, and video game developers
• Oversee corporate tax compliance, including tax accounting and creative sector tax credit claims
• Support advisory projects, providing practical solutions to complex UK and international tax issues
• Conduct technical research and respond to ad‑hoc client queries
• Identify planning and advisory opportunities within your client portfolio
• Mentor and review the work of junior team members
• Collaborate with other specialist teams to deliver integrated client solutions

Technical Exposure

• Creative sector tax reliefs (R&D, film/TV incentives)
• Capital allowances
• Transfer pricing
• Corporate Interest Restriction
• Substantial Shareholdings Exemption
• Withholding tax and double tax relief

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA or CTA qualified (or actively studying towards CTA)
• Experience in UK corporate tax within a practice or professional services environment
• Interest in the creative industries (sector experience is a plus but not essential)
• Strong technical ability and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with excellent client‑facing skills
• Ability to mentor and support junior staff
• Organised, proactive, and motivated to progress in corporate tax

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working model with flexible arrangements
• Exposure to high‑profile and varied creative sector clients
• Opportunities to develop specialist sector expertise
• Strong training and career development support
• Collaborative and supportive working culture

Contact

For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood – [e-mail] / DD: [phone] | Mobile: [phone]

This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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