Tax Governance & Compliance Lead – Corporate Finance

Canal & River Trust

. Report to the Head of Corporate Finance .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomSenior💰 £61,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in taxation governance and compliance, with a strong focus on corporation tax management and advisory services. Proficient in liaising with stakeholders and external tax advisors while maintaining comprehensive documentation and frameworks.

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Qualified AccountantChartered Tax Adviser (CTA/ATT)Corporation Tax Compliance ManagementTax Advisory ServicesMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Taxation GovernanceCorporation Tax ReportingIncome Tax ComputationsTax Pack PreparationTax Risk Register ManagementTax Accounting EntriesDirect Taxation ExpertiseIndirect Taxation ExpertiseEmployment Tax IssuesTaxation of Properties

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInitiative and Problem-SolvingAbility to Explain Complex InformationConfidence in Decision-MakingResponsibility for Objectives

Tools & Technologies

SAP FI ModuleMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT)

Industry Keywords

Charities SORP Reporting StandardsContinuous ImprovementLean TechniquesTaxation ComplianceTax Governance Framework

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Head of Corporate Finance
Implement and maintain taxation governance and compliance arrangements across the Trust and its subsidiaries
Provide direction and influence across the Trust as the authority on direct taxation matters
Act as key contact with external tax advisors and HMRC
Deputise for the Head of Corporate Finance as required
Manage corporation tax compliance and reporting, including preparation and submission of tax packs and year-end corporation tax and income tax computations and disclosures
Liaise with tax advisors, auditors, and Trust and external stakeholders
Provide tax advisory services across the Group, including leading on unusual and complex direct, indirect, and employment tax issues
Manage tax-related accounting entries for corporation tax, gift aid, deferred tax, and statutory-account disclosures
Advise internal stakeholders on group corporation tax planning and gift aid payments
Lead on tax and NIC treatment of employee earnings, benefits, expenses, and off-payroll workers
Maintain the taxation governance framework and documentation, including the taxation risk register
Deliver actions allocated or delegated through the taxation governance documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Ability to understand key objectives and take personal responsibility
Confidence and ability to use initiative to develop solutions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to explain complex financial information across the organisation
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables
Desirable: experience working under Charities SORP reporting standards
Desirable: experience in a continuous improvement environment using lean techniques
Desirable: proficiency in SAP FI module
Desirable: experience of taxation of properties

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for progression
Competitive pension scheme
Increasing holiday entitlement
Range of employee benefits
Part-time, flexible, or job share arrangements considered
Primarily home-based working
Occasional travel to Trust locations and meetings as required