Lead Tax Manager
Contract: 6 Months (Extension Possible)
Rate: Up to £600 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Hybrid – UK based with 40–60% office attendance (multiple office locations available - York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Tax Manager to join a large and complex organisation on an initial 6-month contract. This role will sit within the wider finance function, providing specialist tax expertise across multiple business areas and supporting a range of tax compliance and advisory activities.
This position will play a key role in ensuring robust tax processes, providing expert guidance on complex tax matters, and supporting ongoing compliance across several tax areas.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead IR35 compliance activity, ensuring appropriate processes, governance and guidance are in place across the organisation.
* Oversee data collection and review processes for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) returns and ensure full compliance relating to taxable benefits.
* Manage corporation tax obligations, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
* Maintain and develop internal tax policies, guidance notes and training materials.
* Provide specialist advice on complex or high-risk tax queries across the business.
* Collaborate with the wider finance and tax teams across areas including VAT, benefits and IR35.
* Engage with external stakeholders such as HMRC where required.
* Support finance system changes and ensure tax considerations are appropriately represented.
* Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and communicate tax matters clearly to senior leaders.
Skills & Experience
* Strong technical tax knowledge with experience across IR35, taxable benefits and corporation tax.
* Demonstrable experience interpreting and applying tax legislation and guidance.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax issues clearly.
* Experience working within complex or multi-entity organisations.
* Excellent organisational and analytical skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Desirable
* Experience working within the public sector or central government.
* Strong Excel or data analysis skills.
Qualifications
CTA, CCAB, ATT qualified or equivalent professional experience.
This is a great opportunity for a senior tax professional to make an impact within a large organisation, supporting critical tax compliance and governance activities while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business