Share Schemes Tax Assistant Manager

Milton Keynes | £55,000 - £65,000 | Hybrid Working

Are you working in share schemes or employment-related securities and looking for a role with more advisory exposure, greater client responsibility and a clear route for progression?

I'm recruiting for a Share Schemes Tax Assistant Manager to join the Human Capital Advisory team of a leading UK accountancy firm in Milton Keynes.

This is an opportunity to work with UK and international businesses on a variety of employee share incentive arrangements, combining technical tax advice with practical, commercial solutions.

You'll be involved in the implementation and ongoing management of share schemes, working closely with clients and colleagues across tax and corporate finance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on tax-advantaged share schemes, including EMI and CSOP.
• Working on non-tax-advantaged arrangements, including Growth Shares, Part Paid Share Plans and LTIPs.
• Advising on the tax, commercial and practical implications of share scheme implementation.
• Providing specialist tax support on transactions and due diligence exercises.
• Assisting with share valuations alongside the corporate finance team.
• Managing HMRC registrations, annual share scheme returns and ongoing compliance requirements.
• Attending and leading client meetings, building relationships and identifying further advisory opportunities.
• Reviewing work, mentoring junior colleagues and supporting their development.
• Assisting with fee proposals, billing and business development.

• CTA, ACA or ACCA qualification, although qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered.
• Practical experience implementing employee share schemes, including tax-advantaged and non-tax-advantaged arrangements.
• Good knowledge of Employment Related Securities legislation.
• Experience preparing and submitting annual share scheme returns and dealing with HMRC.
• Confidence communicating with clients and providing technical advice.
• Experience reviewing work or supporting junior colleagues would be beneficial.

• Salary: £55,000 - £65,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the Milton Keynes office, 2 days from home.
• Flexible working with core hours of 10am-2pm.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days' holiday.
• Discretionary annual bonus and employee recognition awards.
• Structured career development and progression opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and virtual GP access.

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