Senior Tax Manager

DAZN; Guiseley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sports streaming service is seeking a Senior Indirect Tax Manager in Guiseley, UK, to advise on global indirect tax strategy and compliance. This role involves leading tax audits, preparing documentation, and mentoring team members. You will work in a dynamic environment, with the opportunity to impact significant business decisions. Candidates should have 7+ years of indirect tax experience and a CTA qualification, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse teams.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave

Private medical insurance

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• 7 years + indirect tax experience, preferably in an in-house multinational setting.
• Strong ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Solid understanding of B2C rules for e-services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support on indirect tax advisory for product launches.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement tax changes.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for tax processes.
• Critically review tax returns from team members.

Skills

Indirect tax experience

Technical and commercial judgement

Communication skills

Leadership and mentoring

Flexibility in prioritization

Education

CTA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Tax return preparation software

ERPs

Job description

Senior Tax Manager

Department: 25-756 - Tax - Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK - Leeds

Description Why Join DAZN?

This is a fresh Senior Indirect Tax Manager position based out of our UK, Leeds office giving you the chance to make a real impact, rather than stepping into an established routine.

You’ll be at the forefront of advising on global indirect tax strategy and compliance in a rapidly evolving digital environment. You’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a diverse array of cross-border projects making this the perfect environment for those who thrive on navigating international tax landscapes.

At DAZN, your expertise will shape how we operate globally and ensure we scale responsibly. If you’re looking to make a big impact on a global stage by working part of a high profile and diverse tax team this role is for you.

The Role

As a Senior Indirect Tax Manager, you’ll be supporting the VP of Indirect Tax in the overall delivery, governance and reporting of indirect taxes across the group.

You’ll be leading on providing timely and accurate indirect tax advice on global product and business initiatives. The position involves reviewing indirect tax returns, handling advisory matters, assisting with audits, and implementing strategic improvements. The role requires collaboration with external advisors and internal stakeholders to manage tax risk and improve operational efficiency.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and support on indirect tax advisory for product launches, business and commercial changes.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support on the communication and implementation of indirect tax changes across the group.
• Lead tax audits and liaise with external advisors and authorities.
• Prepare and maintain essential documentation for indirect tax processes ensuring DAZN's indirect tax policies remain transparent and audit-ready.
• Critically review indirect tax returns prepared by team members and external providers.
• Establish and maintain effective partnerships with external tax advisors.
• Ensure correct indirect tax accounting and reconciliations.
• Partner with finance and technology teams to automate reporting.
• Provide training and guidance across business units.
• Support in the development of junior members of the indirect tax team.

What You’ll Bring:

• 7 years + indirect tax experience, preferably in an in-house multinational setting
• CTA or equivalent qualification (or demonstrable experience equivalent to a qualification) with a specialism for indirect taxes.
• Strong technical and commercial judgement
• A flexible approach in meeting demanding and often unpredictable priorities
• Solid understanding of B2C rules for e-services, with betting and gaming exposure (preferred, but not essential)
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written across different internal and external stakeholder groups
• Solid experience in the use of tax return preparation software, ERPs and tax engines
• Ability to lead and mentor others.

Benefits

Benefits include access to DAZN, 25 days' annual leave (increasing by 3 days after 3 years), private medical insurance, life assurance, pension contributions up to 5%, family friendly community including enhanced parental leave, electric vehicle benefit option, free access for you and one other to our workplace mental health platform app (Unmind), learning and development resources, opportunity for flexible working, and access to our internal speaker series and events.