Equity Reward Tax Manager

Overview

In this Equity Reward role, you will design and implement a broad range of equity incentive schemes for a diverse client base. You’ll provide tax input across the share plan lifecycle, lead ERS-related due diligence, and manage engagements with mentoring and supervision. You’ll work closely with clients to deliver commercially grounded advice under time pressures, contributing to the firm’s growth as a leading tax advisory partner. A strong emphasis on collaboration, technical excellence, and a people-focused approach supports the firm’s growth and culture.

Pay / Benefits

• No timesheets
• Work/life balance
• Hybrid working model
• All-Employee Share Reward Scheme
• Competitive salary
• Generous and flexible benefits package

Responsibilities

• Design and implement EMI, CSOP, growth shares, freezer shares, ratchet shares, joint interests and nil-paid arrangements
• Provide tax-technical input across the lifecycle of share plans including implementation and restructurings
• Lead employment-related securities (ERS) due diligence reviews
• Deliver high-quality, commercially driven advice to clients
• Project manage complex engagements and supervise team members
• Mentor and train junior staff on equity reward work
• Maintain high technical and service delivery standards under time-sensitive conditions

Key requirements

• Minimum of six years’ experience in equity reward/share plans and incentives
• Deep knowledge of tax implications including employment taxes and capital gains tax
• Strong grasp of related disciplines: tax valuation, accounting, company law, and employment law
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver work to a market-leading standard
• Professional qualification such as ATT, CTA, ACA

• Client relationship management
• Leadership and mentoring
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Equity incentive design (EMI, CSOP, growth shares, nil-paid arrangements)
• ERS tax considerations and due diligence
• Tax valuation

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