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Tax Governance & Compliance Lead - Corporate Finance

Canal & River Trust13 open roles

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12.7% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Canal & River Trust postings stay open a median of 18 days.

Share of postings closed within
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  3. 12.7%7 days
  4. 20.4%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.7%60 days
This job: posted 2 days ago

Canal & River Trust median: 18 days open

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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 & LocationThis 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 OverviewWe 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 & ApplicationIf you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates. What We OfferWe 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. #INDHP

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