Cooper Parry
Equity Reward & Venture Capital Senior Manager
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About the role...
As Tax Senior Manager – Equity Rewards & Venture Capital Schemes, you’ll lead our specialist team advising on equity incentives and venture capital tax reliefs. You’ll design and implement cutting-edge share schemes, guide clients through SEIS/EIS and VCT landscapes, and deliver strategic tax planning for high-growth and private equity-backed businesses.
You’ll shape the future of the business, lead strategic growth, and act as an inspirational role model and adviser.
About the day to day…
You'll be getting stuck into a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities, including;
- Responsibility for supporting, efficiencies, constantly improving processes, and fundamental in shaping the strategy of the business in your area
- Operate as an expert in your area of tax, regularly being sought out for advice both technical and strategic. Making sound decisions and recommendations to clients and other team members as a result
- Proactively own and manage Project financial growth - treating the business finances as if they’re your own
- Perform management role of a portfolio of clients
- Lead business development needs/support initiatives
- Build relationships with high-growth businesses, private equity firms and investors
- Drive thought leadership through webinars, articles and industry events
- Proactively build working relationships with wider CP teams to ensure client delivery work aligns to a joined-up approach
- Support team leads in setting the tone and style for how we operate - epitomise the CP Values, with high emotional intelligence
- Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing team providing regular candid feedback fostering a learning culture and creating a psychologically safe environment - may perform the role of a Line Manager for Assistant Managers/Managers within the team
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The role will also be designed to help you grow and develop through your career journey. With access to a wide range of knowledge to help push yourself further - from Managers to Partners, the team are always happy to support you.
About you...
At Cooper Parry, we’re in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You’ll continuously strive to keep learning – whether you’re a trainee or a Partner – and you’ll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.
In addition to those core values, as a Senior Manager you should;
- CTA, ACA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
- 7+ years in tax advisory, with deep expertise in equity incentives and venture capital schemes.
- Proven track record advising on EMI, CSOP, Growth Shares, SEIS/EIS, and VCT structures.
- Experience with private equity transactions and high-growth businesses
About us...
We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.
Check out our recent achievements:
- Best Companies’ No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
- Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
- Achieved 5 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience
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What's in it for you?
Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results.
That’s why we offer things like:
- A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
- A generous holiday entitlement
- An enhanced parental leave policy
- An enhanced pension scheme
- No dress code – just “wear something!”
- A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
- Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
- Cooper Parry social/sports clubs
Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.
Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.
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