Tax Manager – Share Schemes

Job Title

OMB Tax Manager – Proven track record dealing with and understanding of share schemes, ideally coupled with mixed tax experience or awareness.

Location

Hybrid Working – London EC4M

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 35 hour week (Flexitime)

Reporting to

OMB Director

How You’ll Make a Difference

In this role, you will:

Compliance & Client Delivery

• Act as the primary day‑to‑day point of contact and build trusted client relationships
• Lead the delivery of share scheme related work, ensuring technical accuracy, on‑time delivery and within budget
• Delegate work to junior team members, perform reviews of their work and prior to Director/Partner sign‑off
• Manage client expectations around scope, deadlines and fees, proactively resolving issues
• Ensure consistently high quality service across all engagements
• Spot opportunities to market the work to new clients and identify existing clients who may benefit from share schemes and awards
• Actively manage WIP and reporting, feeding into senior team
• Work closely with trainees and seniors to increase efficiency, taking responsibility for their development
• Coaching junior team members day‑to‑day on technical knowledge, compliance processes and best practice
• Share share scheme and wider OMB technical knowledge through informal coaching and knowledge sharing

Advisory & Project Work

• Identify tax planning opportunities and areas where clients would benefit from written advice or project work
• Lead the scoping of advisory work, preparing fee estimates and monitoring delivery and recovery
• Draft and review advisory reports, clearances and technical memoranda following discussions with Directors or Partners
• Support Directors and Partners in delivering advisory projects, contributing technical insight and commercial awareness
• Support recruitment activity by identifying skills gaps and contributing to interview and selection processes

Commercial & Operational Management

• Prepare job budgets and monitor progress, recovery and WIP, taking action where work is at risk of overrunning
• Contribute to improving team processes, workflows and efficiency
• Ensure departmental initiatives, policies and procedures are consistently followed
• Apply the firm’s risk management procedures, ensuring work is delivered in line with professional standards
• Take responsibility for identifying higher‑risk or contentious matters and escalating appropriately
• Demonstrate sound professional judgement, including the confidence to challenge work or say no where ethical or risk concerns arise

Technical Development & Knowledge Sharing

• Share technical developments and best practice with the wider team through coaching, knowledge sharing or informal training
• Use relevant software and systems effectively to support delivery and reporting

Managing Risk

• Appropriately apply risk management procedures and ensure junior team members are aware of these

You’ll Be Ideal for This Role If You Have

Qualifications

• ACA or ATT qualified; CTA completed, or equivalent relevant experience

Experience

• Significant experience reviewing and delivering complex OMB tax work
• Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements concurrently
• Experience acting as a primary client contact
• Experience identifying and delivering tax planning opportunities
• Involvement in advisory work, reports and clearances

Skills & Attributes

• Strong technical judgement and attention to detail
• Confidence operating with autonomy, with Director/Partner oversight where appropriate
• Commercial awareness, including budgeting and recovery
• Ability to lead, develop and motivate junior team members
• Strong organisational skills and proactive approach to managing deadlines and workload
• Ability to build trust with clients and colleagues
• Confidence challenging ideas and escalating issues appropriately
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant tax software

Benefits Package

• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) – including mental health cover, hospital treatment & 24/7 GP access
• Health Cash Plans – covering everyday costs such as dental, optical & physiotherapy and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme – helping you save for retirement in a tax‑efficient way
• Group Life Assurance – financial protection for your loved ones
• Cashback & savings portal – discounts across hundreds of high‑street and online retailers
• Cycle to Work Scheme – tax‑free cost coverage for a new bike and accessories
• Electric Vehicle Scheme – sustainable transportation options with roadside support and servicing
• Free Mortgage Advice – expert guidance for your home‑buying journey
• Season Ticket Loan – support with travel expenses
• Enhanced Family Leave – generous leave policies for family‑related needs
• Holiday Entitlement – entitlements increase with promotion

Development & Growth

• Clear development pathways and progression frameworks
• Professional qualifications support – including study time and funding
• Internal mentoring, coaching and buddying schemes
• Leadership development programmes to help you grow with the firm
• Regular check‑ins and performance conversations driven by your goals

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, you will be required to undertake GDPR training to fully understand the regulations and ensure all work is carried out in a compliant manner.

BKL is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates eligible to work in the UK.

BKL is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses personal data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

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