Share Schemes Tax Associate Director

Opportunity to progress to Director within 12 months

We are working with a leading tax practice seeking an ambitious Share Schemes Tax Associate Director to join its growing Reward & Incentives team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced share schemes specialist who is looking for a clear and accelerated route to Director level, with the opportunity to progress within 12 months.

The team advises a broad range of entrepreneurial businesses, privately owned companies, listed groups and multinational organisations on all aspects of employee incentives and share-based remuneration. This role offers significant client exposure, the opportunity to lead complex advisory projects and the platform to further develop your market profile.

The Role

As a Share Schemes Tax Associate Director, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality advisory services across a wide range of employee incentive matters, including:

• Advising clients on the design, implementation and operation of employee share plans and incentive arrangements
• Providing technical guidance on UK share schemes, including EMI, CSOP, SAYE, LTIPs and growth shares
• Supporting privately owned businesses, entrepreneurs and listed companies with remuneration and incentive strategy
• Leading client engagements and managing relationships with senior stakeholders
• Reviewing complex technical work and providing support to managers and junior team members
• Identifying business development opportunities and contributing to the continued growth of the practice
• Working closely with wider tax teams to deliver joined-up advice on reward, employment tax and corporate transactions

About You

You will be an experienced Share Schemes / Incentives tax professional with a strong technical background and a desire to take the next step in your career.

You will ideally have:

• Significant experience specialising in share schemes, incentives or employee reward taxation
• Strong technical knowledge across UK share plans and incentive arrangements
• Experience managing client relationships and leading advisory engagements
• The confidence to operate at a senior level with entrepreneurs, executives and corporate clients
• A commercial approach with the ability to identify opportunities and support business growth
• Experience mentoring and developing junior colleagues

CTA and/or ACA qualified (or equivalent) is preferred, although relevant specialist experience will also be considered.

What's on Offer

• A clear and realistic pathway to Director within 12 months
• The opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a successful Share Schemes and Incentives team
• Exposure to high-quality advisory work with a diverse client base
• Strong career development and progression opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative culture with excellent work-life balance
• Competitive salary and benefits package

This is an ideal opportunity for a Senior Manager or existing Associate Director who feels ready for the next step and wants a defined route to Director without the traditional wait.

Send your cv through to jennifer.nelson@pro-tax.co.uk

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