Senior Tax Governance Specialist

1 day ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Nationwide Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Tax Governance Specialist to join our team, focusing on tax risk, governance, and controls. This exciting opportunity is part of our ongoing efforts to build processes and capabilities that meet current and future requirements.

About the Role

This position plays a crucial role in ensuring our tax governance and controls are delivered on time, aligning with HMRC requirements and adhering to high standards of quality. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for executing our vision, maintaining robust internal tax governance frameworks, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining and developing a robust internal tax governance framework to support the tax team in managing tax risk
  • Ensuring compliance with the Code of Practice on Taxation for Banks, the Senior Accounting Officer Regime, and supporting HMRC's Business Risk Review process
  • Being the primary point of contact for colleagues in Internal Audit and Financial Controls Testing for tax-related matters
  • Covering ad-hoc projects, coordinating and reporting on behalf of the tax team for wider Finance governance, process, data, and control activities

You will work closely with colleagues and senior leaders within Finance, expressing your opinions clearly and professionally. We value agility, decision-making at pace, and delivering high-quality results under pressure.

Your Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • A qualified accountant or tax professional with proven tax experience across various disciplines
  • Experience in operating and developing tax governance and control frameworks
  • Experience in the Senior Accounting Officer regime
  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills
  • The ability to make decisions independently, keeping relevant parties informed
About Nationwide

Nationwide is the world's largest building society, committed to delivering our Purpose – Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society. As a member-owned organization, we prioritize the needs of our customers and members.

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + benefits package including pension, life assurance, and access to training and development opportunities.



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