Share Schemes Tax Manager

"The price of victory is high but so are the rewards.”  Bear Bryant
 
Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with a leading Top 100 accountancy practice to recruit a Share Schemes Tax Manager for their Exeter office.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm with a flexible and supportive culture, where your development and career growth are a genuine priority.
 
As a valued member of the Share Schemes team, you’ll work closely with colleagues at all levels—from Partners to trainees—helping clients design and deliver innovative employee share plans and incentive arrangements. The client base is diverse and exciting, spanning family-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and fast-growing, innovative companies.
 
The firm prides itself on developing its people and supporting them to build their expertise. If you are enthusiastic about employee incentives and share schemes, this is a role where you can truly expand your skills and thrive.
 
Your responsibilities as the Share Schemes Tax Manager will include:

• Meeting with clients to understand their business and incentive needs and supporting them with tailored solutions.
• Assisting with the design and implementation of new employee incentive schemes.
• Advising on the tax treatment of share schemes including EMI options, HMRC tax-advantaged share plans, and growth shares.
• Drafting supporting legal documentation for the implementation of incentive structures.
• Helping clients with HMRC reporting and share scheme compliance.
• Supporting due diligence projects on employment-related securities matters.
• Conducting research and preparing proposals for new work.
• Supporting clients with EIS advance assurance applications and advising on EIS-related tax implications.

 
To be considered for the role of Share Schemes Tax Manager, you will be:

• Part or newly CTA qualified; legal qualifications with exposure to share incentives will also be considered.
• Strong organisational, communication and project management skills.
• The ability to research tax technical issues and present findings clearly.
• Good report and proposal writing skills, with the ability to present work professionally to both colleagues and clients.

 
This role would suit someone currently operating at Assistant Manager level, or an experienced senior looking to take the next step in their career.
 
What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and supportive culture.
• Clear pathways for career development and progression.
• The opportunity to work closely with a varied and dynamic client base.
• A forward-thinking environment where your contribution will be valued and your expertise will grow.

 
If you’re looking to take your next step in share schemes and employee incentives and want to join a progressive Top 100 firm in Bristol, we’d love to hear from you.  Please click on “apply” as soon as possible.
 
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.