Assistant Manager Share Plans and Rewards

Pro-Tax; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK accountancy firm seeks a Share Plans & Reward Assistant Manager to bolster their national Employer Solutions team. This role involves designing employee incentive schemes, tax advisory services, and client management in a hybrid working environment. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a focus on professional development are offered.

Benefits

26 days holiday with purchase option

Electric car scheme

Private healthcare cover

Access to professional development courses

Qualifications

• Experience in a Share Plans / Reward team in professional services, legal, or consulting.
• Relevant qualification or qualified by experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement tailored employee incentive schemes.
• Provide expert advice on tax treatment for share plans.
• Draft legal documentation for share scheme implementation.

Skills

Project Management

Client Communication

Education

CTA, ATT, ACA, or Solicitor qualification

Job description

Share Plans & Reward Assistant Manager
Manchester
£40,000 - £45,000 (Hybrid working & excellent benefits)

We are currently working with a Top 10 UK accountancy firm who are looking to grow their national Employer Solutions team with the appointment of a Share Plans & Reward Assistant Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded and forward-thinking practice, supporting a wide variety of clients with share scheme design, implementation, and tax advisory services.

The client base ranges from high-growth entrepreneurial businesses to global groups and private equity-backed organisations.

As an Assistant Manager, you will:

• Work closely with clients to design and implement tailored employee incentive schemes
• Provide expert advice on tax treatment and compliance for a wide range of share plans
• Draft legal documentation to support share scheme implementation
• Support senior colleagues with project delivery and client relationship management
• Advise on valuations for tax purposes and contribute to international share incentive planning

Why consider this role?

• Join a progressive national team with deep expertise in reward, share schemes, and incentives
• Work on high-profile projects with a diverse client base across multiple sectors
• Hybrid working and flexible location across several UK offices
• Clear progression pathways and access to structured learning and development

What you'll need to succeed:

• Experience within a Share Plans / Reward team in a professional services, legal or consulting environment
• Relevant qualification (CTA, ATT, ACA, Solicitor) or qualified by experience
• Strong project management and client communication skills
• Ability to deliver high-quality work to demanding client expectations

What's on offer:

• 26 days holiday (with the option to purchase more)
• Hybrid and flexible working model
• Lifestyle and wellbeing benefits including electric car scheme and virtual GP
• Private healthcare cover
• Access to over 300 on-demand professional development courses

If you're looking to join a modern, supportive and fast-growing employer solutions team within a Top 10 firm, contact Victoria Walker on 0161 5297 109 or email [e-mail].

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