Director, Share Schemes & Incentives Tax (Hybrid)

PRO TAX; Manchester; On-site; GBP 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

PRO TAX in Manchester City Centre is seeking a Share Schemes Tax Director to lead the incentives and reward team. The role sits in a flagship office and partners with global and UK clients to design and implement equity and cash incentive plans.

You will advise on tax and legal implications, manage delivery, develop client relationships, and contribute to business development. The position offers £110,000 salary with flexible/hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in UK and/or Global Incentive Plan consulting.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, capable of simplifying complex issues for clients.
• Ability to take ownership and use initiative to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Offering advice on commercial and practical aspects of structuring and designing employee equity and cash incentive plans.
• Assisting companies with the rollout of equity and cash incentive plans both within the UK and internationally.
• Providing guidance on the tax and legal implications of incentive plans globally for both employers and employees.
• Advising on the tax consequences of incentives for mobile employees and expatriates.
• Developing strategies to ensure the tax‑compliant and tax‑efficient delivery of incentives.
• Creating share plan documents and related employee communications, including plan rules, FAQs, and tax guides.
• Preparing technical updates for clients and contacts regarding changes in the tax and legal treatment of incentives.
• Participating in client service meetings and discussing advice with clients as needed.
• Supporting proposals and business development activities, such as preparing slides, bid responses, and building your own client relationships.

Skills

Incentive plans

UK tax law

Global mobility

Project delivery

Client facing

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Education

Professional qualifications in tax or accountancy

Job description

PRO TAX in Manchester City Centre is seeking a Share Schemes Tax Director to lead the incentives and reward team. The role sits in a flagship office and partners with global and UK clients to design and implement equity and cash incentive plans.

You will advise on tax and legal implications, manage delivery, develop client relationships, and contribute to business development. The position offers £110,000 salary with flexible/hybrid working.