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Tax Director
Tax Director – Equity Incentives & Share Reward
About the Role
We are seeking an ambitious Tax Director – Equity Incentives & Share Reward to join our expanding tax team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced equity incentives specialist ready to step into a senior leadership position with a leading employer.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping and growing our share reward and equity incentives offering, working alongside a diverse, high-quality client base ranging from entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses to high-growth companies and established corporates. Your advice will revolve around complex, commercially driven equity reward matters, while also contributing to client development and business growth.
As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for people leadership, client development, and strategic direction of the firm’s equity incentives services, collaborating closely with the Senior Management Team, Tax Partners, and Directors.
Your responsibilities will include growing our client portfolio, developing talent, and expanding our equity incentives capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the structuring and implementation of:
- Approved and unapproved share schemes (e.g., Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI), Company Share Option Plans (CSOP), growth shares, bespoke arrangements)
- Advise on equity tax matters in:
- Acquisitions, disposals, and reorganisations (including share reward tax due diligence sign-off)
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted business adviser
- Develop and grow the equity incentives service line (locally and nationally)
- Lead, coach, and develop senior managers, managers, and trainees within the tax team
- Actively engage in business development, strengthening networks both locally and nationally
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Requirements
- Professional qualification with experience in equity incentives/share reward tax
- Preference for candidates with advisory experience (e.g., transactions, complex projects)
- Strong people management skills, with a passion for team development and performance growth
- Commercially driven, with business development and client relationship-building enthusiasm
- Ambition to contribute to the firm’s sustained growth and success
Why Join Us?
We are an award-winning Great Place to Work® firm specialising in Audit, Accountancy, Tax, and Advisory across the South West and West Midlands, with a £48m turnover and 15% growth last year.
We rank #5 in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and are the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the education sector. With clients spanning SMEs, corporate businesses, entrepreneurs, and private individuals, we pride ourselves on delivering full-service expertise.
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Attractive Benefits Include:
- 30 holiday days (plus bank holidays)
- Extended Christmas leave (in addition to annual entitlement)
- Hybrid & flexible working options
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance & critical illness cover
- Simply Health cashback plan (24/7 GP access, counselling)
- Perkbox discounts (4,000+ work perks)
- Social events (FOB & ACT committees)
- Career development opportunities
Our Commitments to You
We welcome flexible working (e.g., part-time roles, remote work) to accommodate:
- Caring responsibilities
- Further study
- Personal interests
We foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and equality drive innovation and success. Background checks (DBS verifications, right-to-work checks) form part of our recruitment process.
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
For applications or inquiries, visit our website via the "Apply" button: [Insert Website Link]
Contact: [For discussions] Sam Ford (Talent Acquisition Manager)
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