Corporate Tax Manager - Senior Manager

Morgan McKinley; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting practice in London is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager or Senior Manager to join their Film & TV Team. This role offers the opportunity to work with major studios and independent production companies, providing tax compliance and advisory services. The ideal candidate will be ACA or CTA qualified, with strong UK tax skills and a passion for the industry. The firm offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Contributory pension

25 days leave

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits

Family-friendly policies

Profit-sharing eligibility

Qualifications

• Interest in the Film & TV industry is preferable, though experience is not essential.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring junior staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of tax compliance processes across a portfolio of Film & TV corporate tax clients.
• Conduct detailed technical research and respond to technical queries from clients and internal teams.
• Identify and pursue advisory opportunities, offering proactive tax planning and solutions.
• Advise clients on creative sector tax reliefs.
• Provide guidance on technical areas such as capital allowances and R&D tax relief.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Strong UK tax technical skills

Analytical ability

Project management skills

Client focus

Collaborative skills

Education

ACA or CTA qualified

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Corporate Tax Manager - Senior Manager, London

Client:

Morgan McKinley

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

Corporate Tax Manager - Senior Manager

A Top 15 Accounting practice is recruiting for a Corporate Tax Manager or Senior Manager within their Film & TV Team in London.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with major Hollywood studios, streaming networks, independent film and TV production companies in the US and UK. The firm also collaborates with entities related to film and TV production, including financiers, visual effects, post-production houses, and video game developers.

This role offers a dynamic environment suited for those looking to partner with clients in a growing industry.

The team

The Film & TV division comprises about 80 staff, including 7 Partners and 3 Directors, providing a support network from Trainees to Partners. The team operates separately from other Corporate Tax departments but collaborates with various internal teams, including corporate tax, personal tax, payroll, and outsourcing.

The responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of tax compliance processes across a portfolio of Film & TV corporate tax clients.
• Conduct detailed technical research and respond to technical queries from clients and internal teams.
• Identify and pursue advisory opportunities, offering proactive tax planning and solutions.
• Advise clients on creative sector tax reliefs, structuring productions to maximize benefits.
• Provide guidance on technical areas such as capital allowances, R&D tax relief, transfer pricing, and others, collaborating with specialists as needed.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, supporting their professional growth.

You:

• ACA or CTA qualified.
• Interest in the Film & TV industry is preferable, though experience is not essential.
• Strong UK tax technical skills, analytical ability on complex issues, and providing sound advice are required.
• Excellent project management, client focus, and collaborative skills are essential.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring junior staff is desirable.

Reward and benefits

• A 35-hour workweek with a hybrid policy (minimum 2 days in-office, core hours 10-4).
• Benefits include contributory pension, 25 days leave, Life Assurance, flexible benefits, and family-friendly policies.
• Eligibility for profit-sharing, paid in December.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu.