Lead Tax Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | UK wide/ Hybrid |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Finance |
| Salary | £600 Per Day |
| Start Date | March 13th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Jack Ingram |
| Job Ref | 7366-PSR1JP00099678 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Lead Tax Manager to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be UK wide/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
The Lead Tax Manager will provide senior-level tax expertise across the client group, covering Core 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 & 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.
- Ensure full compliance and governance for all taxable benefits.
- Manage the corporation tax function including accurate and timely returns.
- 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 of Excellence as required.
- Represent tax interests in finance system changes and upgrades.
- Build strong working relationships with stakeholders and communicate clearly with senior leaders.
Essential Skills / Experience:
- Strong technical tax expertise, especially.
- IR35.
- Taxable benefits.
- Corporation tax.
- Ability to interpret and apply tax legislation.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills.
- Clear communicator able to simplify complex technical issues.
- Experience supporting or leading dispersed teams.
- Excellent organisational and project delivery skills.
- Strong analytical/problem solving capability.
- Comfortable working in a changing, multi body public sector environment.
Desirable:
- Public Sector or Central Government experience.
- Strong Excel skills.
Qualifications:
- CTA, CCAB or ATT qualified or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
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- Lead IR35 compliance across the group, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance.
