Share Schemes Assistant Tax Manager

MHA
Location: Nationwide — London, Milton Keynes, Birmingham, Manchester or Preston
Salary: Competitive, with flexibility based on experience and expertise

Are you a skilled Share Scheme Tax professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? At MHA, you’ll join a people-first firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your career can grow in meaningful ways.

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Why Join MHA?

At MHA, people are at the heart of everything we do — from our employees and clients to the wider communities we serve. We believe in creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive, collaborate, and continue to develop.

When you join us, you become part of an ambitious and forward-thinking team that is committed to excellence, continuous learning, and shared success. We are proud to hold Gold Investors in People accreditation, reflecting our commitment to supporting and investing in our people.

What makes MHA different?

• People-first culture where individuals are recognised and supported

• Award-winning development programmes to help shape your future

• Access to excellent resources and a collaborative team environment

• A genuine opportunity to build your career while making an impact

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The Opportunity

We are looking for a talented and qualified professional to join our Human Capital Advisory team as a Share Schemes Assistant Tax Manager.

In this role, you will support UK and international businesses with the implementation and ongoing management of a wide range of share schemes, including both tax-advantaged and non-tax-advantaged arrangements.

This is a role that goes far beyond technical compliance. You will work closely with clients, help them navigate complex tax and commercial issues, and provide practical advice that delivers real business value.

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Key Responsibilities

As a Share Schemes Assistant Tax Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Advising clients on the tax, commercial, and practical considerations involved in implementing share schemes

• Supporting the delivery of tax-favoured plans such as EMI and CSOP, as well as non-tax-favoured plans including:

• Growth Shares

• Part Paid Share Plans

• LTIPs

• Providing specialist tax input on due diligence projects and corporate transactions

• Assisting with share valuations and liaising with the corporate finance valuations team

• Supporting clients with the ongoing operation and compliance of share schemes

• Managing the registration and de-registration of share plans with HMRC

• Preparing annual share scheme returns, obtaining client approval, and submitting them to HMRC

• Attending and, where appropriate, leading client meetings

• Identifying opportunities to deliver additional advisory services to existing clients

• Helping generate new leads and contributing to winning new work

• Responding to technical tax queries from colleagues across the firm, including Partners and Directors

• Corresponding directly with clients and HMRC

• Assisting with billing and fee management processes

• Planning, controlling, and reviewing work completed by junior team members to ensure delivery within deadlines and budgets

• Supporting staff appraisals for allocated team members

• Delegating and reviewing tasks effectively while ensuring junior staff receive the right level of training and development

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About You

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with commercial awareness, client focus, and a collaborative approach.

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• A professional qualification such as CTA, ACA, or ACCA, or equivalent relevant experience

• Proven experience in the implementation of share schemes, including both tax-favoured and non-tax-favoured plans

• Strong knowledge of Employment Related Securities legislation and its impact on transactions

• Experience preparing and submitting annual share scheme returns

• Familiarity with HMRC registration and de-registration processes for share schemes

• A strong background in client service, including fee proposals and billing

• The ability to coach, support, and develop junior team members

• Confidence in building relationships and contributing to business development opportunities

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What You’ll Gain

At MHA, we recognise that every individual brings something unique. Our reward package is designed to support your well-being, encourage progression, and recognise your contribution.

Our benefits include:

• Agile working

• Core hours from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

• Two home working days to support work-life balance

• Generous annual leave

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days

• Competitive salary package tailored to your experience

• Recognition and reward programmes

• Including the Outstanding Performance Award Bonus

• Discretionary annual bonus and additional recognition initiatives

• Career progression support

• A strengthened succession planning programme

• A supportive management structure to help you achieve your potential

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Free, confidential 24/7 support service

• Unlimited counselling sessions

• Access to virtual doctors for you and your family

• And much more

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A Career That Goes Beyond the Numbers

This is more than just another tax role. It is an opportunity to join a firm where your work will have visible impact, your ideas will be heard, and your development will be actively encouraged.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and bring your share schemes expertise to a firm that values ambition, collaboration, and people, we would love to hear from you.

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Apply Now

Take the next step with MHA and elevate your career today.