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 ResponsibilitiesLeading and maintaining IR35 compliance processes and guidanceOverseeing the preparation and review of PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) returnsEnsuring compliance across taxable benefits and employment tax obligationsManaging corporation tax compliance for relevant entities within the organisationActing as a technical adviser on complex tax queriesMaintaining and updating tax policies, guidance and internal processesSupporting finance system changes and tax process improvementsBuilding strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across finance and operationsLiaising with external bodies including HMRCThe Successful Candidate Will HaveStrong technical knowledge of IR35, employment taxes and taxable benefitsExperience supporting or managing corporation