Creative Sector Tax Manager / Senior Manager – Media & Entertainment
Location: City of London, UK
About the Role: Work hand-in-hand with our Media, General Practice, and Audit teams, providing compliance and advisory services to an exciting portfolio ranging from UK independents to multinational clients. Our close relationship with HMRC's Creative Industries policy team means you'll be at the forefront of developments in this dynamic sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver creative sector tax compliance and claims (Film/TV tax relief, AVTC, Theatre Tax Relief, VGR, Orchestra Tax Relief, etc.)
- Conduct technical research on creative sector tax matters
- Advise clients on creative sector tax reliefs and production structuring to maximise benefits
- Provide broader tax advisory including employee incentivisation, tax-advantaged capital raising, international tax matters, and restructuring
- Coach and review work of team members
- Support business development activities including insight publications and client proposals
- Use HMRC relationships to provide advisory services
What We're Looking For
- Professionally qualified (CTA/ACA or equivalent)
- Recent hands‑on experience with Film/TV tax relief claims
- Relevant experience aligned with creative sector tax responsibilities
- Strong technical expertise across corporate and production tax matters
- Effective project management capabilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build rapport quickly
Personal Attributes
- Collaborative team player who thrives in a knowledge‑sharing environment
- Adaptable to the dynamic nature of media and creative industry clients
- Professional and credible when dealing with high‑profile clients
- Committed to professional development and staying ahead of industry changes
- Passionate about the creative industries
What Makes This Role Special
- Work with household‑name clients across multiple creative sectors
- Be at the forefront of HMRC creative industries developments
- Direct involvement in advising on major productions
- Expanding team with exceptional growth opportunities
- Collaborative culture with strong knowledge‑sharing ethos
- Access to diverse and exciting client work
- Opportunity to contribute to thought leadership and publications
What We Offer
- Unparalleled portfolio of creative sector clients
- Close working relationships with HMRC policy team
- Professional development in a growing specialist team
- Varied work across film, TV, theatre, gaming, and arts
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Accounting
