Tax Manager

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tax Manager to join a large and complex public sector organisation on an initial 6-month contract.

The Tax Manager will play a key role within the central finance function, providing specialist tax expertise across a number of entities within the wider organisation. The position will focus on ensuring strong compliance and governance across a range of tax matters, with particular emphasis on IR35, employment taxes and corporation tax.

Working closely with senior finance colleagues and operational stakeholders, the Tax Manager will provide technical guidance, support complex tax queries and contribute to the ongoing development of tax processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and maintaining IR35 compliance processes and guidance

• Overseeing the preparation and review of PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) returns

• Ensuring compliance across taxable benefits and employment tax obligations

• Managing corporation tax compliance for relevant entities within the organisation

• Acting as a technical adviser on complex tax queries

• Maintaining and updating tax policies, guidance and internal processes

• Supporting finance system changes and tax process improvements

• Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across finance and operations

• Liaising with external bodies including HMRC

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Strong technical knowledge of IR35, employment taxes and taxable benefits

• Experience supporting or managing corporation tax compliance

• The ability to interpret and apply tax legislation

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability

• Experience working within large or complex organisations

Desirable Experience

• Experience within the public sector or central government

• Strong Excel or financial data analysis skills

• Contract Length: 6 months (extension possible)

• Day Rate: Up to £550 per day

• IR35 Status: Inside IR35

• Location: Hybrid – can be based anywhere in the UK with 40–60% attendance at a local office (York, Cambridge, Manchester or Carlisle)

Please note you will have to pass a security clearance for this role 

The rate offered depends on experience and qualification