Assistant Manager Share Plans and Rewards

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

Job summary

A top-tier accountancy firm in Manchester is seeking a Share Plans & Reward Assistant Manager to design and implement employee incentive schemes and provide tax compliance advice. This role offers hybrid working and a supportive environment, with a focus on professional development. The ideal candidate has strong project management skills and relevant experience in a professional setting.

Benefits

26 days holiday

Hybrid and flexible working model

Private healthcare cover

Lifestyle and wellbeing benefits

Access to professional development courses

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services, legal or consulting environment.
• Qualified by experience or relevant professional qualifications.
• Ability to manage projects and communicate with clients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement tailored employee incentive schemes.
• Provide expert tax advice for share plans.
• Draft legal documentation for share scheme implementation.
• Support senior colleagues with project delivery.
• Advise on valuations for tax and international planning.

Skills

Client communication skills

Project management

Experience in Share Plans / Reward team

Education

Relevant qualification (CTA, ATT, ACA, Solicitor)

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].

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.