Equity Reward Senior Manager

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Equity Reward practice. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects with diverse clients, focusing on the design and advisory aspects of employee equity incentive structures. You will collaborate with talented colleagues and have access to leading technology, ensuring that your contributions have a meaningful impact. Embrace a culture that values diverse perspectives and supports your professional growth while achieving a sustainable work-life balance. If you are passionate about tax and legal advisory in the equity space, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in advising on tax and legal aspects of incentive arrangements.
• Strong project and financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on the design and structuring of incentive plans.
• Support clients on the ongoing operation of existing incentive plans.

Skills

UK tax and legal issues

Project management

Financial management

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

ACA/CTA qualification

Relevant professional experience

Job description

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The Equity Reward practice at KPMG is a dedicated national team that advises on the design, tax, market practice, and accounting aspects of management and broader employee equity incentive structures.

You will get to work on exciting and intellectually stimulating projects with clients of all sizes from various sectors. You will have access to leading technology to help your clients navigate rapidly evolving times. Learn for a lifetime and be recognized for the impact you make as you further your career, alongside some of the brightest minds in Tax & Law. Celebrate diverse perspectives in a team where everyone is encouraged to come as they are and pursue initiatives that support the communities we serve.

Within KPMG’s Equity Reward team, we advise both privately owned and listed UK and global clients. Our advice includes:

• the design and structuring of new incentive plans;
• reviewing existing incentive plans to ensure they remain fit for purpose;
• supporting clients on the ongoing operation of existing incentive plans (including tax, tax reporting, and legal support); and
• advising on the impact of corporate transactions on incentive plans.

Our extensive KPMG global networks enable us to support clients who operate global share plans.

The successful applicant will be involved in business development activities, including client proposals, presentations, and writing articles on technical matters.

The team seeks individuals experienced in advising on the tax and legal aspects of incentive arrangements, primarily focusing on design, implementation, and tax advisory aspects, with opportunities to work across other streams within the team.

What KPMG’s Reward practice looks for:

• Team players who enjoy working with diverse backgrounds and disciplines
• Intellectually curious, open-minded, and analytical individuals with attention to detail
• Proactive professionals committed to delivering excellent client service
• Relationship builders who identify and develop new opportunities
• Flexible individuals capable of adapting to a changing work environment

Why join KPMG’s Equity Reward practice:

• Opportunity to develop specialisms across reward/share plans, including listed, unlisted, UK, and global work
• Potential to focus on private or public company work at senior levels
• Develop client relationships and enhance KPMG’s reward capabilities
• Join a growing team expanding its offerings
• Achieve a sustainable work-life balance

Qualifications and Skills:

• Ideally, a relevant professional qualification (e.g., ACA/CTA or solicitor), but relevant experience is also considered
• Project and financial management skills, including planning and monitoring deliverables, budgets, and timescales
• Effective time management and ability to act independently under pressure
• Leadership and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to identify and manage risks, knowing when to escalate
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Experience and Background:

The ideal candidate will be an established share plans specialist with skills or experience in:

• UK tax and legal issues related to long-term and equity-based incentive arrangements, especially with private companies/private equity
• Drafting legal documentation, employee communications, and technical advice
• Excellent organizational skills and initiative
• Experience in professional services delivering high-quality technical advice or industry experience demonstrating ambition to deliver in a professional setting