Tax Manager

JAG Talent; England; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, remote-first culture

25 days’ holiday

Comprehensive health insurance

Quarterly team gatherings

Team gatherings

Job summary

A high-growth online entertainment business in the UK seeks a Tax Specialist to build and shape their tax function from the ground up. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, you will design global tax strategies and manage compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Ideal candidates will have 6–8+ years' experience in corporate and international tax, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. The position offers competitive pay, career growth, and a flexible, remote-first culture.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years’ experience in corporate and international tax.
• Experience in regulated environments (tech, fintech or gaming is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of VAT, transfer pricing, and intercompany flows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a global tax framework covering compliance and governance.
• Advise leadership on corporate tax, VAT, and gaming duty compliance.
• Drive automation and efficiency across tax data and reporting systems.
• Build and implement transfer pricing and intercompany policies.
• Partner with senior leaders to embed tax strategy into commercial decisions.
• Drive automation and efficiency across tax data and reporting systems.
• Lay the groundwork for future hires and scalable processes.

Skills

Corporate and international tax experience

Leadership in tax-related projects

Communication skills for complex issues

Transfer pricing

Education

ACA/CTA (or equivalent) qualification

Tools

VAT systems

Intercompany docs

Job description

TMT, Retail/FMCG, Hospitality Markets - Accountancy & Finance Recruitment Specialist

Our client is a high-growth, product-led business in the online entertainment and technology space looking to make their first in-house Tax Hire. This newly created role reports directly to the VP of Finance and Founder and is a rare greenfield role where you’ll have the opportunity to shape the tax function from the ground up.

Reporting to the VP of Finance, you’ll design and implement the group’s global tax strategy, ensuring they scale compliantly and efficiently across multiple jurisdictions. Take ownership for compliance, governance and transfer pricing whilst leading on indirect and corporate Tax. Working as the main stakeholder for external experts and support.

If you’ve ever wanted to build a tax function that’s truly yours, this is it.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development of a global tax framework covering compliance, reporting, and governance.
• Advise leadership on international structuring, cross-border arrangements, and market expansion.
• Manage corporate tax, VAT, and gaming duty compliance across multiple entities.
• Build and implement transfer pricing and intercompany policies.
• Partner with senior leaders to embed tax strategy into commercial decisions.
• Drive automation and efficiency across tax data and reporting systems.
• Lay the groundwork for future hires and scalable processes.

About You

• ACA/CTA (or equivalent) qualified with 6–8+ years’ experience in corporate and international tax.
• Comfortable leading both strategic and hands‑on tax work.
• Experience with multi‑entity or regulated environments (tech, fintech, or gaming a plus).
• Strong knowledge of VAT, transfer pricing, and intercompany flows.
• Pragmatic, commercially minded, and confident, working independently.
• Excellent communicator who can translate complex tax issues into business impact.

What’s In It For You

• Total ownership — build and shape the tax function from day one.
• Strategic influence — work directly with founders and the VP of Finance.
• Career growth — clear pathway as they scale.
• Competitive pay — transparent salary bandings and progression.
• Flexible, remote‑first culture with 25 days’ holiday and excellent family leave.
• Comprehensive health insurance, plus wellbeing and lifestyle perks.
• Quarterly team gatherings to connect, collaborate, and celebrate.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Technology, Information and Media

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