Corporate Tax Qualified Senior (Film & TV)

The role

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the tax group that handles the corporate tax aspects of the firm’s Film & TV (FTV) clients.

Our clients include all the major Hollywood studios, major streaming networks as well as many independent film and television production companies in the US and UK. We also work with many other entities ancillary to film and television production, such as film financiers, visual effects and post-production houses and other service providers. Finally, we work with a number of video games developers ranging from small independents to large multi-national studios. 

The responsibilities

The position will form part of the FTV corporate tax group within the London tax department.

This is a challenging and interesting client facing role, which will include exposure to a wide range of clients, often working to tight deadlines and dealing with challenging technical issues. The candidate can expect the role to encompass the following areas:

• Responsibility for a portfolio of FTV corporate tax clients.
• Assisting with Tax Credit claims on Video Games, Films & TV Productions.
• Advising on the operation of the reliefs, and how clients can structure their productions to obtain the maximum benefit from them.
• Involvement with other corporate tax aspects of the client base including share schemes, valuations, R&D, and other advisory work.
• Working directly with partners in the tax and the Film & TV teams.

There is also the opportunity to work across other clients within our tax team to broaden your experience and enhance your portfolio.

The team

The London tax department is currently split into six tax groups consisting of a corporate tax team, a VAT team, three personal tax groups and a tax advisory group. The department comprises 12 tax partners, and over 80 employees, with the majority being tax professionals.

The Film & TV group is one of the leading advisors to this sector and holds a wide client list encompassing some of the world’s largest and most successful Film, TV, Video Game and Sports companies.

You

Experience of working with clients in the FTV Sector is not essential however an interest in this industry would be preferable. The successful candidate must have a track-record of delivering a high standard of client service and dealing with complex technical corporate tax work. A natural team player is essential, with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

• Candidates will have obtained a relevant professional qualification (ATT/CTA/ACA/ACCA). Previous experience in a corporate tax role is essential, preferably in a Top 30 firm.

Reward and benefits 

• A 35 hour working week with a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (our core hours are 10-4)
• Excellent benefits including; contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies,
• Eligibility for the firm’s Profit-Sharing Plan. Paid in December.
• Eligibility for the discretionary bonus scheme.

About us

Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK’s 15th largest accountancy firm. 
When you work with us at Saffery, you work with people who know your name, not just a job title.   We’re a place shaped by friendly, intelligent people who are individually excellent and collectively exceptional. We’re committed to our clients, but also to our greatest asset – our people. 
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