Corporate Tax Assistant Manager - Creative Sector - London

Clark Wood Limited; London; Hybrid; NOK 893,000 - 1,276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Exposure to high-profile clients

Career development support

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Clark Wood Limited in London seeks a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager to join a specialist creative sector tax team. You will manage a portfolio of film, TV, streaming and game industry clients and oversee tax compliance, credits, and advisory work.

You will work in a hybrid setup, engaging with senior colleagues on complex UK and international tax matters while mentoring junior staff and developing sector expertise.

Qualifications

• ACA or CTA qualification (or studying towards CTA) is required.
• Experience in UK corporate tax within a practice or professional services environment.
• Interest in the creative industries is a plus.
• Strong technical ability and meticulous attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills.
• Ability to mentor and support junior staff.
• Organised, proactive, and motivated to progress in corporate tax.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of creative sector clients (film/TV/streaming/video games).
• Oversee corporate tax compliance, including tax accounting and bespoke sector claims.
• Support advisory projects and provide practical solutions to UK/international tax issues.
• Conduct technical research and respond to client queries.
• Identify planning and advisory opportunities within the portfolio; mentor juniors.
• Collaborate with other specialist teams to deliver integrated client solutions.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Mentoring juniors

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

ACA/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]

• Job ref:

  DE-18858

• Published:

  10 months ago

• Expiry date:

  2054-02-13

• Startdate:

  2025-12-18 00:00:00

• Consultant:

  David Elliot

Corporate Tax Assistant Manager – Creative Sector-London | Hybrid Working

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

As Corporate Tax Assistant Manager, you will:

• 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 portfolioMentor 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 staff
• Organised, 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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