Equity Reward Assistant Manager

KPMG-UnitedKingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking an Equity Reward Assistant Manager in Birmingham. The successful candidate will engage in client projects related to equity reward matters and work collaboratively with teams on various incentive plans. This role provides a unique opportunity to develop client relationships, enhance business acumen, and ensure a balanced work-life dynamic, while being part of a growing team.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Sustainable work-life balance

Qualifications

• Work experience demonstrating technical and client service skills.
• Ability to support new business activities.
• Qualifications can be completed or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Support client projects on Equity Reward workflows.
• Train and develop junior team members.
• Present reports and analysis to clients.

Skills

Client service skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ATT and/or CTA/ACA/Legal qualification

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KPMG-UnitedKingdom

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job description

Equity Reward Assistant Manager

At KPMG, our values define who we are and the way we do business. As a leading professional services firm, we know that our strength and capability come from our people - their different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. From our inclusive leadership strategy to our diversity and inclusion targets - we're making bold changes to who we are and what we do. Be part of it.

We are looking for talented and driven Equity Reward specialists to work in our team and who are excited by the opportunity to be a key part of an exciting growth journey. Clients will range from working with a diverse range of privately owned business (ranging from owner-managed to private equity), as well as listed businesses. The successful applicant will want to be involved in business development activities, including client proposals, internal and external presentations and writing material on technical and other matters. Personality fit is all - we want people who will enjoy and are not afraid by the journey. In turn, we can offer unparalleled opportunity to learn and grow.

Roles and responsibilities

Supporting the wider client service team on delivering client projects on Equity Reward workflows, which can include the following:

Partnering with team members to support on a wide range of equity reward matters including;Designing and structuring of new equity or cash-based incentive plans considering the tax (UK and overseas), commercial and accounting impacts and/or reviewing existing incentive plans to ensure they remain fit for purpose;Advising on the tax and wider commercial impact of any corporate transactions on existing or new incentive plans and also advising on the tax structuring of transactions; Advising management teams on impact of transactions on incentive plans in which they participate, as well as designing new incentives post-deal; Designing incentive plans for the wider workforce including all employee share purchase plansSupporting clients on annual compliance and disclosure matters relating to operation of their share plans.

Regular client interaction, helping present reports and analysis and day to day management of projects.

Working with other teams to deliver integrated advice to clients in relation to their business issues

Delegating work to, and reviewing work carried out by, junior team members from both technical and commercial perspectives

Training and developing junior team members from both technical and non-technical perspective

Assisting in the development of innovative solutions and opportunities for clients and being part of initiatives to bring those solutions to market

Advising on technical issues and supporting the team's knowledge management

What KPMG's Equity Reward practice is looking for:

Committed and driven candidates who take personal responsibility and accountability for projects

Team players who enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and disciplines

People who are keen to develop personally and professionally and to assist with the development of junior team members

Intellectually curious, open-minded and analytical people, with an eye for detail and pride in their work

Proactive professionals who deliver great service to their clients

Individuals who are keen to develop their business development acumen

Developing internal and external network, to support identifying opportunities

Flexible people who can deal with a fluid, changing, work environment

Self-starters who can work independently, but also cooperatively in a close team environment

Strong communicators (written and oral) in a range of situations

Why you might want to join KPMG's Equity Reward practice:

You want the opportunity to develop client relationships and KPMG's Equity Reward capabilities

You want to join a growing team that is expanding its offering to clients

You want to achieve a sustainable work-life balance

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's Degree preferable but not essential

Work experience that demonstrates a good foundation of technical and client service skills as well as potential to support on new business activity

ATT and/or CTA/ACA/Legal qualification (either completed or part-completed or seeking to complete) but relevant experience will be considered if you don't have a professional qualification