Share Scheme Tax Manager

Are you interested in working for a rapidly evolving company? Interested in working with an industry varied client base across the SME market? Want a career where no two days are the same?

Azets are a leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics, we have over a wide network of employees and an abundance of inspiring opportunities to join one of our many offices!

We are a top ten accountancy firm in the UK and are the number one largest SME practice.

The opportunity

As a Manager at Azets, you will have the ability and motivation needed to:

• Own and manage a client portfolio with higher level of client responsibility, oversee your team’s portfolios and inputting to workflow planning
• Deliver revenue and profitability targets
• Foster enduring client relationships
• Develop and inspire our people plan

Day to day duties

• Design and implementation of EMI and Company Share ownership Plans including, designing share classes and terms for EMI/CSOP option agreements Undertaking company and employee criteria checklists for both plans
• Design and implementation of unapproved incentive plans such as hurdle shares and joint share ownership plans
• Annual compliance/notification for EMI, CSOP and unapproved plans
• Understanding tax implications of directors/shareholders loans and benefits
• Awareness of SEIS/EIS and experience of drafting clearance.
• Understanding of Employee Ownership trust
• Tax due diligence experience on share related matters
• Understanding of management buy-outs
• Calculating share capital numbers and proceed returns
• Awareness of other all employee plans such as SAYE and SIP

What are we looking for?

• CTA/ACA/ACCA/CA (or equivalent) qualified
• Our clients come from all industries, so exposure to multiple sectors would be a distinct advantage
• Previous Corporate Tax or Mixed Tax experience in a similar role within a practice environment
• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to carry out research into complex areas of tax legislation

Our benefits include hybrid & flexible working, birthday leave, professional subscription and much more. You can find out more about how we reward our colleagues - Careers | Rewards And Benefits | Azets UK

Interested in hearing more about Life at Azets

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.