RSM UK Deal Services
Employer Solutions Associate Director – Share Plans and Rewards
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Share Plans & Reward Associate Director – Employer Solutions at RSM UK
As one of the world’s largest networks of audit, tax, and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions—our vision is to become the premium adviser to the middle market globally. This inspiring mission drives everything we do, empowering our teams to innovate, grow, and make a genuine impact.
If you're looking for a home where your career can flourish alongside ours, we’d love you to join RSM.
About the Role
At RSM, we champion individuality, collaborative thinking, and adaptability. Our culture thrives on change—not just adapting to it but shaping it. We’re firm believers that every person should have the space to grow, both professionally and personally.
Now, we’re recruiting for an Associate Director in Share Plans & Reward within our Employer Solutions team. This role offers the flexibility to choose your preferred RSM office location, overseeing a national team that delivers customised solutions to a diverse range of clients. You’ll lead share plan structuring, tax advice, and implementation support—working directly with clients, mentoring junior colleagues, and driving strategic capability.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Engagement & Strategy
- Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and incentive objectives.
- Design and refine employee incentive schemes, ensuring they align with strategic goals.
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Tax & Legal Expertise
- Advise on tax implications of share plans during implementation and ongoing operations.
- Provide support post-transaction, ensuring compliance and optimisation.
- (Note: Minimum prior experience in legal documentation preparation is flexible.)
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Implementation & Support
- Coordinate share plan rollouts, including drafting necessary legal documentation.
- Advise on share valuation for tax purposes.
- (Note: Prior experience in share valuation/legal drafting is not mandatory.)
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Team Development & Leadership
- Strengthen internal skills, identify team strengths, and align capabilities with client demands.
- Advise global RSM teams on intricate international share incentive structures.
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Mentorship & Training
- Initiate junior teams with client insights and project directives.
- Supervise workflows, conduct training, and provide real-time feedback and appraisals.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Are you someone who loves continuous learning, thrives in varied environments, and connects with colleagues and clients easily? Do you challenge the status quo to foster access and efficiency? If you’re:
✔ Trained in Share Plans / Rewards within a top-tier accountancy, law firm, or consultancy. ✔ A professional qualifications holder (e.g., ATT, CTA, ACA) or classified equivalently. ✔ Proven ability in client relations and project management. ✔ Adept at producing high-quality, bespoke work for discerning clients. ✔ Brimming with enhanced communication and emotional intelligence.
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Why Work at RSM?
We believe our people are our greatest pillars of success. To empower you to thrive, we offer:
🔹 Flexible & Hybrid Working – Shape your work environment around your life. 🔹 Wellbeing & Growth
- 27 days paid holiday (enhanced with optional paid additions).
- Enriching benefits for mental & physical health (including financial wellbeing tools, an electric vehicle scheme, and 24/7 virtual GP access).
- Comprehensive healthcare policies tailored for requirements.
🔹 Yours to Develop
- 300+ on-demand professional development courses (RMSTalentHub).
- Cultivate skills aligned to real business imperatives.
Future-Proofing Inclusion at RSM
We are committed to cultivating a culture of belonging. Embracing perspectives from all identities, cultures, and backgrounds—similarly to our diverse client base—ensures our teams bring fresh insights and tailored solutions.
At RSM, difference isn’t just a policy—it’s essential to our momentum. We’re investing in processes that champion inclusivity, equity, and collective impact, because diverse teams drive better results.
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