Share Schemes Tax Advisory Director

OverviewOur client is a hugely respected award-winning accountancy firm, whose London Reward team is growing and looking to recruit Share Schemes Tax Advisory Director. This role sits at the heart of their tax advisory offering and offers the opportunity to work closely with colleagues and clients across the firm.What you’ll be doingThis is a varied and stimulating role, involving plenty of technical challenge and client interaction. Your work will include:Leading and collaborating with a diverse client base, including startups, growing entrepreneurial businesses, private family capital, large international groups, and investment fundsAdvising management teams and shareholders on the design and implementation of employee share schemes, including EMI, CSOP, and growth sharesSupporting tax due diligence projects, working closely with Corporate Finance, Employment Tax, and VAT teamsAdvising on and helping to implement corporate reorganisations, such as capital reductions and s110 demergersReviewing share purchase agreements, tax covenants, and disclosure letters for acquisitions and disposalsAdvising on Employee Ownership TrustsPreparing statutory and non-statutory HMRC clearance applicationsAdvising on international group structures and cross-border transactionsInterpreting and applying double tax agreements in the context of corporate transactionsWorking with tax compliance teams on follow-up compliance work arising from transactionsWhile this is a broad advisory role, experience with share incentive schemes is particularly important. Experience with tax valuations for EMI options and growth shares would be a bonus.QualificationsThe role would suit a qualified professional (ACA, ACCA, CTA or similar) with several years’ post-qualification experience.You’ll be able to demonstrate:Strong UK tax technical knowledge and the ability to solve complex tax issuesConfidence in interpreting technical matters and explaining them clearly to clients and colleaguesExperience reviewing and preparing advisory reports and technical correspondenceStrong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines, and manage budgetsA collaborative approach, keeping clients, colleagues, and advisers informed as work progressesA client-focused mindset with strong commercial awarenessExcellent written and verbal communication skillsA commitment to delivering high-quality work and taking day-to-day responsibility for your projectsThe ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholdersThe role is based in central London but offers hybrid working 2-3 days a week.There is genuine scope for a talented adviser to progress towards Partnership in what is a growing service line for the firm.To find out more and to request a full job description, please email michaelhowells@howellsconsulting.co.uk quoting Ref 864Alternatively, simply apply below: #J-18808-Ljbffr