R&D Associate Director- Leeds / Manchester

Pro‑Recruitment Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Wider benefits

Job summary

Pro‑Recruitment Group, Manchester/Leeds, is recruiting for an Incentives / Equity Reward Associate Director in a leading Big Four firm. You will advise on design and implementation of equity and cash incentive arrangements, manage client engagements and develop relationships.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to multi-jurisdictional advisory projects, and opportunities to progress within a market-leading practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and implementing equity and cash incentive arrangements.
• Advising UK and international clients on tax and legal implications of incentive plans.
• Ability to manage engagements and develop client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise on design, structuring and implementation of equity and cash incentive plans.
• Support client lifecycles including transactions, restructurings, and compliance.
• Provide tax and legal guidance on incentive arrangements across the UK and internationally.
• Lead engagements, build relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Equity incentive design

Tax advisory

Client relationship management

Business development

Job description

Incentives / Equity Reward Associate DirectorBig 4 FirmManchester / Leeds£69,000 - £87,000 + Hybrid Working & Wider Benefits

A leading Big Four professional services firm is expanding its national Reward business and is seeking experienced professionals to join its specialist Incentives team.

The team advises UK and international listed and private businesses on the design, implementation and operation of equity and cash incentive arrangements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional to work on complex advisory projects, develop client relationships and progress their career within a market-leading practice.

About the Role

• Advise clients on the design, structuring and implementation of equity and cash incentive arrangements, including management incentive plans and employee share schemes.
• Support clients throughout the lifecycle of incentive arrangements, including corporate transactions, restructurings, implementation and compliance.
• Provide technically strong advice on the tax and legal implications of incentive plans across the UK and internationally.
• Manage client engagements, build strong relationships and contribute to business development, proposals and the growth of the Incentives team.

About the Firm

• A leading Big Four professional services firm with a large national Reward practice.
• Works with a diverse portfolio of clients, including global corporations, listed businesses, privately owned companies and specialist investment funds.
• Offers exposure to complex, high-profile and multi-jurisdictional advisory projects across a range of industries.
• Promotes a collaborative and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on professional development, innovation and client impact.

Why Should You Be Interested?

• Join a market-leading Reward and Incentives practice with access to sophisticated equity reward and management incentive work.
• Gain exposure to a varied portfolio of complex advisory projects, including share plans, management incentives, employee ownership and transactions.
• Develop your technical expertise, client relationships and business development skills within a growing specialist team.
• Benefit from hybrid and flexible working opportunities on a part or full time basis.

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