Corporate Tax Assistant Manager - Creative Sector - London

Clark Wood; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in London is seeking a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager to manage a varied client portfolio in the creative sector, including film and TV production. The ideal candidate will be ACA or CTA qualified, with strong technical ability and experience in UK corporate tax. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, along with benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working model

Strong training and career development support

Collaborative working culture

Qualifications

• Experience in UK corporate tax within a practice or professional services environment.
• Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills.
• Organised, proactive, and motivated to progress in corporate tax.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of creative sector clients, including film and TV production companies.
• Oversee corporate tax compliance, including tax accounting and creative sector tax credit claims.
• Identify planning and advisory opportunities within your client portfolio.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client-facing skills

Strong technical ability

Mentoring

Education

ACA or CTA qualified

Job description

Corporate Tax Assistant Manager - Creative Sector - London

Location: London

Sector: Corporate Tax

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Contact: David Elliot

Contact email: [e-mail]

Contact phone: [phone]

Published: 1 day ago

Expiry date: 2053-05-04

Start date: 2025-12-18 00:00:00

Consultant: David Elliot

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

You will gain experience in areas such as:

• 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 staffOrganised, 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

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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