Tax Manager

Tax Manager - Media

Location: South East England (hybrid, averaging one day per week in office)
Industry: Media
Package: £80,000-£90,000 15% bonus

The opportunity

Our client, a leading international media business, is looking for a Tax Manager to take ownership of day-to-day tax operations. The company is going through a period of change and needs someone who can bring structure, oversight and control to its tax function while managing a small offshore team.

This is a hands-on role for a technically strong and commercially minded tax professional who enjoys working in fast-paced, international environments.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver the annual tax plan and manage compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

• Review and challenge work produced by offshore analysts, ensuring quality and accuracy.

• Strengthen internal controls and address audit gaps across the tax function.

• Act as the primary operational point of contact for tax, supporting the Group FD and Head of Tax.

• Partner with the wider business teams to embed good tax practice.

• Manage relationships with external advisors and tax authorities.

• Develop and coach offshore team members to improve capability and consistency.

• Travel occasionally, including international trips to meet the offshore team.

About you

• Professionally qualified (ACA / CTA or equivalent) with strong experience in direct and indirect tax.

• Practice-trained with inhouse experience, ideally with exposure to both compliance and advisory work.

• Confident managing offshore teams and reviewing detailed tax outputs.

• Comfortable working in a changing, fast-moving environment.

• Strong communicator able to simplify complex issues for non-specialists.

• Hands-on and pragmatic, with excellent attention to detail.

Why apply

This is a high-impact position in a global media business offering autonomy, visibility and the chance to help shape the future of its tax function. The role will suit someone who enjoys responsibility, problem-solving and driving improvement across tax operations.