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Lead Tax Manager

Job Posted: 25 days ago

Salary: £ 600 - 600 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 3 days

Job Description

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

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