Tax Manager

Location: Cambridgeshire

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 with in 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