Tax Manager - 9-12 Month FTC

**\*This is a 9-12 Month FTC\***

**THE ROLE.**

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.

**WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING.**

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 workstreams 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

**Direct Taxes**

• 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 FRS102**, 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**

**Other Taxes**

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

**WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR.**

**Essential Skills & Experience**

• ACA / CTA qualified (or equivalent)
• 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

**Preferred Skills**

• Strong IT skills and an interest in using technology to improve efficiency and reduce risk
• Previous in‑house tax experience
• Working knowledge of **NetSuite, SAP, or Alteryx**

This is a hybrid role and would require the successful candidate to attend at least **3 days a week** at our HQ in Solihull.