Tax Manager

Tax Manager | Entertainment & Media Specialist | West End, London | Up to £75,000  Bonus CTA/ATT/QBE | Hybrid Working A global leader in financial and professional services for the sports, media and entertainment industries is expanding its London tax team. This is a rare opportunity to work with some of the world's most celebrated talent across music, film, TV and sports - handling genuinely complex, high-value work that's anything but typical.

You'll be the third hire into a close-knit, growing team, working alongside two experienced tax professionals on a client base that's as interesting as it gets: HNWIs, ultra-HNWIs, international performers, touring productions, and high-profile creative industry clients. The Tax Manager Role This role encompasses compliance and advisory, with significant exposure to US/UK crossover taxation. You'll manage your own diverse portfolio while supporting partners on technical projects and mentoring junior staff as the team grows.

The work includes: US/UK crossover taxation:
Clients relocating from the US to the UK, withholding tax compliance, and international entertainment tax matters Corporate tax:
Simple entities through to complex group structures Personal tax:
High-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, often with offshore structures IHT & estate planning:
Substantial estates, clients with numerous wills across jurisdictions, working with international lawyers Trusts & asset structuring:
Family wealth planning and group asset arrangements Entertainment-specific work:
Film productions, touring musicians non-resident, share transfers Advisory projects:
Supporting partners on technical tax planning and consultancy work This isn't a typical tax role. There's constantly something different happening, and you'll need to stay current tax rules, creative industry developments, and the evolving US/UK tax landscape. About You You're technically strong, commercially minded, and ready to step up. You thrive on variety and complex work, and you're not easily starstruck - you'll be dealing with high-profile clients as part of the day job.

You'll bring: CTA, ATT or strong QBE - minimum 2 years post-qualified experience Mixed tax experience across corporate and personal HNWI exposure - ideally with some US or offshore experience Technical strength across residency, CGT, share schemes, and ideally withholding tax or creative industry tax credits Strong communication skills - you're confident with clients, colleagues and external advisers A stable CV - they're looking for someone who'll grow with the team, and shows longevity in their employment roles Commercial awareness and a good sense of humour You'll be a strong team player who's proactive, effective at communicating with all stakeholders, and capable of working independently while supporting others.

What's On Offer Salary up to £80,000 (they're not driven by title - they'll pay well for the right person) Discretionary bonus (circa 3%) 35-hour working week Hybrid working - primarily office-based with Wednesday WFH option Birthday leave for weekday birthdays Flexible working policies with core hours 8:30am-10:30am Pension plan External training provider for ongoing career development Professional body subscription paid Enhanced parental and family leave "Dress for your diary" approach to office wear West End location - surrounded by restaurants, cafés, excellent transport links Regular social events - bowling, darts, golf, VR challenges The firm uses CCH and Xero for MTD, and they're forward-thinking - currently implementing AI systems and modernising their tech infrastructure.

The Team & Culture You'll be joining a supportive, dynamic team that's genuinely invested in professional development. The culture is collaborative and sociable, with a real emphasis on delivering first-class service to an exciting client base. This is a division of the world's largest business management firm, headquartered in Los Angeles, with four business units: tax, business management, financial reporting, and corporate finance.

You'll have exposure across the business and genuine progression opportunities as the team…