Job Description

AUDIT AND TAX MANAGER


With its global presence, Medik8 is an established leader in the science-backed skincare space. Our goal is to continue to scale the business through international market expansion, multi-channel distribution and product innovation.


As Audit and Tax Manager, your contribution will help to expedite our growth as you will be responsible for overseeing, supervising, and certifying all the operations of the Finance, Accounting and Tax functions of the business, always with a compliance and commercial view.


Reporting directly to our Head of Finance, you will lead audit and statutory accounts preparation and group tax compliance.


We foster innovation and positively embrace change so combining a methodical mentality and agile approach is critical to keep us ahead of the competition. The ideal candidate will be purpose-driven and results-oriented but also willing to get stuck in and roll their sleeves up to make things happen.

In more detail your role will include:

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Audit

Prepare and maintain console workings with intercompany elimination schedules Review audit journals and prepare posting schedule Prepare further auditable support documentation required Manage sampling data requests and liaising with internal team Liaison between auditors and internal teams to track timely delivery status of audit requests. Prepare full statutory accounts for the group (consolidated and stand-alone)
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UK & EU Indirect Tax

Manage VAT compliance across the UK and EU, including preparation, review, and submission of VAT returns. Oversee EU VAT registrations and reporting obligations across multiple jurisdictions. Monitor and interpret indirect tax legislative changes across the UK and EU and assess business impacts with external tax advisors. Support business initiatives with VAT advice.
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US Indirect Tax

Oversee sales and use tax compliance across relevant US states, including registration, return filing, and nexus analysis with external tax advisors with the intention to in-house Manage exemptions, resale certificates, and audit trails for US tax purposes. Monitor state-level nexus and legislative changes and work with external advisors to ensure compliance.

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General & Cross-Regional

Leading CT workstreams and data gathering in all jurisdictions and collaborating with external tax advisors Owner of Tax calendar and all relevant fillings (PAYE, P11d, ERS, Plastic Tax, etc.) Act as a key point of contact for tax matters with internal stakeholders and external advisors. Liaise with tax authorities and tax advisers in the UK, EU, and US, managing audits, queries, and correspondence. Drive continuous improvement and automation in indirect tax processes, leveraging ERP systems and tax engines (e.g., Avalara). Ensure that tax risks are identified, communicated, and mitigated across jurisdictions.

We would love to hear from you if you..

Have a Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field. Are a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with demonstrable technical accounting knowledge. Have prior experience with Caseware is desirable and experience with Avalara is advantageous Have an audit/practise background (preferred). Have experience of leading and delivering external audits preferably in a PE backed environment. Have experience working in a group company. Are experienced in the delivery and tracking of multiple deliverables with conflicting deadlines. Have a proven track record of preparing statutory accounts for group companies. Have experience with UK, US and EU taxes (direct and indirect).

About us

Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, Elliot and Daniel Isaacs, we are a British, B Corp certified dermatological skincare brand, globally renowned for our age-defying heroes that deliver results without compromise.





Our mission is to

simplify the route to great skin

through the highest quality, most efficacious and trusted products on the market. All this is underpinned by our pioneering CSA Philosophy of vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, and vitamin A (retinoids) by night which addresses 90% of anti-ageing skincare needs to deliver more youthful-looking skin.

Culture & Benefits

We are fuelled by our commitment to sustainability, quality, efficiency, and an unwavering passion for our customers. Championing solutions-focused thinking, we possess a purpose-driven mentality and strive to work with integrity and agility, always. We are collaborative go-givers; our diverse talents work cross-functionally and we achieve more together. We are proud to do everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. It's just who we are!



Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include:

25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible & Hybrid working Private Medical Insurance + Mental Health support Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual Performance Bonus Long Service Awards 75% discount + Annual Product Allowance Flexible Career opportunities Up-skilling support + regular Lunch & Learns 2 Volunteering days per year Matched Charitable Giving Scheme

Want to do a little more research before you apply?

Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor & Instagram.



At Medik8, we believe that diversity within our workplace drives innovation. We celebrate multiple backgrounds, cultures, approaches and points of view, and believe that when people feel respected and included, they can truly flourish. We're committed to advancing equal opportunities and we're dedicated to building a workforce as diverse as our consumer base, creating a multifaceted, equitable and inclusive culture and allowing all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.



Our DE&I ethos also flows through our recruitment process. Studies have found that minority groupings tend to apply for roles only when they meet 100% of the role requirements, in comparison to non-minority grouping tend to apply when they meet only 60% of the role requirements (Hewlett Packard ). The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you think you meet 60+ of the role spec and are passionate, excited & feel like you have the potential to fulfil the rest - then we want to hear from you!