Employer Solutions Assistant Manager – Share Plans and Rewards

RSM UK; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and consulting firm in the UK is seeking an Employer Solutions Assistant Manager to support client needs in share schemes and tax advice. The role involves significant client interaction and collaboration with the team. Ideal candidates will have experience in a Share Plans / Reward team and relevant professional qualifications such as ATT or ACA. The position offers hybrid working and a diverse benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

26 days holiday

Access to wellness benefits

300+ on-demand courses

Qualifications

• Experience in Share Plans / Reward team at a reputable firm.
• Proven experience in client handling and project management.
• Experience in producing exceptional quality work.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with clients to discuss their business and incentive needs.
• Providing advice on the tax treatment of share plans.
• Implementing share plan structures and preparing legal documentation.

Skills

Client handling

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

ATT, CTA, ACA, or Solicitor qualification

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

At RSM, we celebrate individuality, fresh thinking and collaboration. Our culture not only embraces change but also impacts it. We are not a one-size-fits-all firm and work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of RSM and our clients.

We are excited to be recruiting for an Employer Solutions Assistant Manager who can be based out of our London, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh or Preston offices. The role involves supporting the needs of a diverse range of clients in providing share scheme and incentive structuring, tax advice, and implementation support. You’ll have significant client contact and provide support to more senior colleagues in the team.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Meeting with clients to discuss their business and incentive needs, then working on the design of new employee incentive schemes.
• Motivating your team and ensure maximum efficiency of reward spend.
• Providing advice on the tax treatment of a wide range of share plans during implementation and operation, and on transactions.
• Implementing share plan structures, including preparing the necessary legal documentation.
• Advising on the valuation of shares for tax purposes.
• Working alongside our RSM colleagues from across the world to provide advice on international share incentive structures.

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Experience of working in a Share Plans / Reward team at a reputable accountancy, law, or consulting firm.
• Relevant professional qualification, for example, ATT, CTA, ACA, or Solicitor.
• Proven experience in client handling and project management.
• Experience in producing exceptional quality work for demanding clients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Working with a wide variety of projects and impressive client list which will challenge you every day.
• This position presents varied challenges and gives you the responsibility to fully stretch and grow your skills, offering excellent development potential.
• 26 days holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse talent development team.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.