Tax Accountant

About THG 

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition. 

Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition. 

With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for? 

Location: Icon 1, WA15 0AF

About Finance at THG

THG’s Finance department is a rapidly growing and evolving team, covering all areas of central functions such as Accounts Receivable and Payable, Treasury, Tax and Group Finance, to specific Commercial teams for each of THG’s divisions. 

With the company’s global presence increasing at an unprecedented rate, the Finance team continues to drive change while remaining agile; keeping pace with the business while never compromising on financial control or sales performance.  

THG Finance is helping to deliver rapid growth for THG’s fast-moving, global brands. It’s an incredibly exciting time to be joining the team. 

About the Role 

Step into a pivotal role at the heart of THG’s global finance organisation, where tax sits at the centre of a fast-moving, multi-jurisdictional business. You will be supporting the team on the delivery of high quality Direct and Indirect Tax compliance services. You will assist in a range of compliance obligations across the globe with freedom to get involved in other areas of tax to progress your learning and experience.

The ideal candidate has a strong academic background who is committed to building a career in tax. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential as is the desire to learn and continue to develop through your professional qualifications.

You’ll take ownership of your area, while gaining hands-on exposure to various areas of tax to enhance your learning and personal professional development.  

This is an exceptional opportunity for an upcoming talented tax professional - particularly someone looking to broaden their skillset and build a long-term career in a dynamic, high-growth environment. You’ll be empowered to shape how tax supports the business, with clear pathways to progress into broader compliance/advisory, commercial finance, or global tax leadership roles.

As a Tax Accountant you will:

• Assist with timely preparation and submission of Corporation Tax returns across multiple THG entities.


• Assist with timely preparation and submission of VAT returns across multiple THG entities, to include submission of UK and co-ordination of submission by third party advisers for other European/ROW returns.


• Assist with Transfer pricing exercises and employment tax related obligations


• Work with AP and AR teams to enhance standing data accordingly. Drive improvements and lead on timely resolutions.


• Identify new ways to streamline existing processes and improve efficiency.


• Work collaboratively with other Tax Analysts in their compliance obligations, we are one team.


• Assist in the completion of Balance sheet reconciliations.


• Support with audits and other 3rd party requests

What skills and experience do I need for this role?

• ATT/AAT qualified (or equivalent)


• Part qualified or looking to commence CTA / ACA / ACCA


• Ideal candidate would have experience of UK and international tax, covering both direct and indirect compliance.


• Computer literate, particularly with Excel, but also competent with Word and PowerPoint.


• Ability to prioritise workload and keep to deadlines.


• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with internal and external stakeholders.


• Self-motivated and resilient.


• Attention to detail whilst keeping in mind the ‘big picture’.

What's in it for me?

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.


• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.


• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!


• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.


• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.


• Buy back up to 3 days each year.


• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.

Wellbeing Support

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.


• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.


• State-of-the-art on-site gym.


• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.


• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.


• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.


• On-site staff shop.


• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.


• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.