Corporate Tax Semi-Senior

Clark Wood; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment consultancy is seeking a Corporate Tax Semi-Senior/Senior for a firm in London. This role involves delivering creative sector tax compliance, advising on tax reliefs, and supporting clients in the film/TV industry. Ideal candidates should be CTA/ACA qualified with relevant experience. The position offers competitive pay ranging from £35,000 to £55,000 and excellent benefits, promoting a culture of equality and support for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified (CTA / ACA or equivalent).
• Recent experience dealing with Film / TV tax relief claims is essential.
• Strong interpersonal, project management skills, and technical curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative sector tax compliance and tax relief claims.
• Undertake technical research and produce clear advisory outputs.
• Advise clients on creative industry tax reliefs.

Skills

CTA / ACA or equivalent

Relevant experience in a UK practice environment

Film / TV tax relief claims

Interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Client-facing role skills

Education

CTA / ACA or equivalent

Job description

Job Information

• Location: London
• Sector: Corporate Tax
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: Competitive
• Contact: David Elliot
• Contact Email: [e-mail]
• Contact Phone: [phone]
• Job ref: DE-18959
• Published: 1 day ago
• Expiry date: 2026-02-26
• Start date: 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Clark Wood is a specialist Recruitment Consultancy operating throughout the United Kingdom within the Public Practice Accountancy & Tax sectors. Our core client base consists of Accountancy Practices ranging from Big 4, Top 10 & Mid-Tier firms through to independent regional firms and sole traders.

Job Title

Corporate Tax Semi-Senior / Senior (Creative Sector) London (Hybrid) Circa £35,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Benefits

Public Practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are working with a leading UK advisory and accountancy group who are looking to recruit a Creative Sector Tax Senior / Assistant Manager to join their growing specialist tax team.

This firm supports the SME market with a full service offering including Audit, Accounts & Advisory, Tax, Payroll, Corporate Finance and Business Recovery. With a strong values-led culture and an excellent reputation for specialist advisory services, the firm offers outstanding long-term progression and exposure to high-profile, complex client work.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded Creative Sector Tax team working closely with specialist audit and general practice teams, delivering compliance and advisory services to an impressive portfolio of creative/media clients.

Role Responsibilities

• Delivering creative sector tax compliance and tax relief claims
• Undertaking technical research and producing clear advisory outputs
• Advising clients on creative industry tax reliefs and structuring productions to maximise reliefs
• Supporting clients with wider tax advisory matters including incentives, capital raising, international tax and restructures
• Reviewing work prepared by junior staff and coaching/developing team members
• Supporting business development activities such as insight publications and new client proposals

The Ideal Candidate

• Professionally qualified (CTA / ACA or equivalent)
• Relevant experience in a UK practice environment
• Recent experience dealing with Film / TV tax relief claims is essential
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills
• Comfortable in a client-facing role with dynamic creative/media clients
• A collaborative team player with strong technical curiosity and attention to detail

Culture & Values

My client is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where all individuals are valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The firm values technical excellence, integrity, enthusiasm, and collegiality, providing a workplace where professionals can thrive while delivering outstanding client service.

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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