Overview

Tax Manager - Maternity Cover (15-18 months) at MPB. Location: Brighton (hybrid). This is a maternity cover role, three days per week over an initial 15–18 month period. Start in January 2026 to allow a detailed and collaborative handover.

We’re now looking for a Tax Manager to join our Finance team — a crucial role in ensuring MPB’s tax operations and compliance are robust, efficient, and ready for the next stage of growth.

About MPB

At MPB, we’re transforming the way people buy, sell, and trade used photo and video kit. Our platform makes it easy for visual storytellers to upgrade their kit with confidence, sustainability, and transparency at the heart of everything we do.

What you’ll do

• Manage and assist with operational taxes, including VAT, US Sales Tax, and Payroll Taxes
• Implement and oversee MPB’s corporate tax strategy, working with external advisors where necessary
• Maintain and implement transfer pricing agreements across markets
• Lead tax compliance cycles for multiple entities and manage UK R&D tax claims
• Oversee the Group’s tax compliance and risk profile, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop effective tax planning strategies aligned to MPB’s operational structure
• Manage tax audits and inspections
• Accurately forecast tax liabilities and reclaims
• Contribute to ad hoc tax and finance projects, supporting the wider Finance team

About You

You’re a qualified tax professional with hands-on experience managing tax matters within a multi-company, multi-currency environment. You bring technical expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to make complex tax topics accessible to non-specialists. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, international environment and be eager to help shape MPB’s financial future as we continue to scale.

What you’ll bring

• ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified
• Experience in a multi-company, multi-currency group (ideally with US and/or German subsidiaries)
• A strong understanding of international tax laws and compliance
• Excellent attention to detail, process improvement skills, and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Advanced Excel skills and data fluency
• A proactive self-starter who enjoys solving problems and working collaboratively
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how tax strategy supports business success

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 1 wellbeing day off per year
• 5% employer contributory pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Access to EAP with a range of employee discounts
• Buzzing social calendar
• Dog friendly workplace
• Bespoke Learning Management System - the MPB Learning Lab with access to thousands of free courses
• 2 volunteer days per year for charity aligned with MPB values

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet