Tax Manager - FTC England, United Kingdom
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Finance & Banking
Financial Compliance, Tax Manager, Financial Reporting, Tax Advisor -
Accounting
Financial Compliance, Tax Manager, Financial Reporting, Tax Advisor
We’re looking for a
Tax Manager to play a key role (on a FTC basis) in managing Gymshark’s global tax compliance and advisory responsibilities, ensuring we remain compliant, well‑governed, and protected from both financial and reputational risk.
This is a broad and impactful role with primary responsibility for Direct Tax compliance
, alongside exposure to wider tax matters across the Group. Working closely with the Senior Group Tax Manager
, you’ll take ownership of compliance activities, lead on ad‑hoc projects, and act as a trusted tax advisor to the business as Gymshark continues to grow internationally.
As Tax Manager, you’ll take ownership of global corporate tax compliance and support a wide range of tax initiatives across the Group.
Overall Responsibilities- Manage global corporate tax compliance, operating with strong attention to detail and sound professional judgement
- Work with a high degree of autonomy, prioritising and managing multiple work streams effectively
- Line manage a Tax Executive
, delegating work, coaching development, and supporting progression - Act as the primary point of contact for external advisers and tax authorities
- Lead responses to tax enquiries and manage audits where required
- Proactively monitor new and emerging tax legislation and assess its impact on Gymshark
- Oversee preparation and submission of UK and overseas corporate tax returns
- Prepare filings in‑house where appropriate and manage work performed by external advisors
- Ensure accurate end‑to‑end tax accounting under IFRS and FRS
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, including review of disclosures and calculations - Support transfer pricing strategy, calculations, and documentation, ensuring policies are applied effectively
- Manage capital allowances and R&D claims with external advisors as required
- Prepare high‑quality group tax cash‑flow forecasts
- Identify tax risks and cash‑saving opportunities, leading initiatives to manage or realise them
- Manage communication with HMRC and overseas tax authorities
- Support external audits by providing accurate and timely tax documentation
- Assist with future compliance obligations, including Country‑by‑Country Reporting and Pillar 2 readiness
You’ll also collaborate with the wider Tax Team to support employment tax obligations, including:
- PAYE Settlement Agreement reporting
- Review of ledgers for Benefits in Kind and associated risk identification
- Support with off‑payroll worker reviews and contract variations
- Tax treatment of employee benefits across international locations
- Short‑Term Business Visitor reporting
- Global Mobility tax reporting
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience at Manager level
, either in practice or in‑house - Strong specialist knowledge of Direct Taxes
, with a working awareness of other tax areas - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Commercially minded and pragmatic, with a strong grasp of tax risk management
- Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and solve problems under pressure
- Strong IT skills and an interest in using technology to improve efficiency and reduce risk
- Previous in‑house tax experience
- Working knowledge of Net Suite, SAP, or Alteryx
You’ll be joining a fast‑growing, global brand at an exciting stage of its journey, with the opportunity to influence how tax is managed s role offers real ownership, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the chance to develop both technically and commercially in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment.
This is a hybrid role and would require the successful candidate to attend at least 3days a week at our HQ in Solihull.
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