Lead Tax Manager

Job Title: Lead Tax ManagerLocation: Hybrid can be based anywhere in the UK, with % attendance at a local office London, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Reading and York(team locations include York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle)Contract Duration: 6 MonthsDaily Rate: £600/day (Umbrella Maximum)IR35 Status: Inside IR35The Lead Tax Manager will provide senior-level tax expertise across the Group, covering the organisation and its Arm s Length Bodies. The post holder acts as the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, while supporting VAT compliance as part of the wider Compliance and Financial Accounting Team.The role spans operational tax work, process improvement, advisory activity, and stakeholder engagement, including interactions with HMRC and the Government Tax Centre of Excellence.Key Responsibilities Lead IR35 compliance across the Group, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance.Oversee data capture and review for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) returns for the organisation and ALB''s.Ensure full compliance and governance for all taxable benefits.Manage the corporation tax function for Natural England, including accurate and timely re-turns.Maintain tax policies, guidance notes, and training materials across the organisation.Act as senior tax adviser on complex, ambiguous or high risk tax queries.Work collaboratively with the wider tax team across VAT, benefits, IR35, and corp tax.Engage externally with HMRC and the Tax Centre ..... full job details .....