Tax Governance & Compliance Lead - Corporate Finance
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- Up to £61K
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- United Kingdom
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About the Trust
We're one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you?
Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.
Join Our Team: Tax Governance & Compliance Lead (Corporate Finance)
The role reports to the Head of Corporate Finance and has a national remit, responsible for the implementation and maintenance of taxation governance and compliance arrangements across the Trust and its subsidiaries.
Working Hours & Location
This role follows a 37 hour, Monday–Friday working pattern however all our jobs can be considered on a part time, flexible or job share basis. The role is primarily home based, with occasional travel to Trust locations and meetings as required.
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced qualified accountant and/or Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA/ATT) with taxation experience of large and complex organisations to join our team. You will provide direction and influence across the Trust, being the authority on direct taxation matters. You will be the key contact with the external tax advisors and HMRC and deputise for the Head of Corporate Finance as and when required.
Being a key member of the Corporate Finance team, we are looking for an engaging and effective professional with the ability to take ownership and personal responsibility for key objectives and deliverables.
The role requires flexibility to work across a range of services and projects, maintaining high standards of planning, control and reporting while helping manage risk and deliver organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of corporation tax compliance and reporting including preparation and submission of the tax packs and year end corporation tax and income tax computations and disclosures for group entities, liaising with tax advisors, auditors and key Trust and external stakeholders.
- Provide tax advisory services across the Group including leading on unusual and complex tax issues, including all direct, indirect and employment taxes as and where they arise.
- Responsible for all tax related accounting entries related to corporation tax, gift aid, deferred tax and those which affect tax disclosures in the statutory accounts.
- Provide advice to internal stakeholders on effective group corporation tax planning including any gift aid payments between subsidiaries and the Trust.
- Lead on tax and NIC treatment of employee earnings, benefits and expenses, and tax treatment of other employment tax related issues such as off-payroll workers to support our People team in ensuring tax compliance.
- A key contact for HMRC and tax advisors for any queries and enquiries concerning taxation matters for the Trust.
- Maintenance of taxation governance framework and documentation, including the taxation risk register, and delivering any specific actions allocated or delegated in such documentation.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential:
- Qualified accountant and/or Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA/ATT), with suitable up to date knowledge of taxation matters.
- Experience of working in an Accountancy practice and/or within the taxation function of a company or organisation.
- Taxation experience of large and complex organisations.
- A self-starter, able to understand key objectives and take personal responsibility and the confidence and ability to use initiative to develop solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in written form, being able to explain complex financial information to people across the organisation.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills (including lookups and pivot tables).
Desirable:
- Experience of working under the Charities SORP reporting standards gained through exposure to charities in industry or practice.
- Experience of working in a continuous improvement environment, using lean techniques to improve processes.
- Proficiency in SAP FI module.
- Experience of taxation of properties.
Contact & Application
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at CRT.recruitment@canalrivertrust.org.uk. We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates.
What We Offer
We offer a salary of up to £61k, with opportunities for progression. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here: EVP - 1.
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Our values
We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.
We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether for a disability, neurodiversity, or health condition - please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We’ll work with you to make any necessary changes.
All of our jobs can be considered on a part time, flexible or job share basis.
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We recognise not everyone who is classified as disabled under the Equality Act personally identifies this way, or with this definition of disability. Please do not let this discourage you from applying under the scheme.
At Canal & River Trust, we are committed to fair, transparent, and ethical recruitment practices. As part of our hiring process, we may use AI to analyse applications and support us work more efficiently. However, all hiring decisions – without exception - are made by our hiring managers.
Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.
Find out more about us on our website: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us
