About the role…
Are you an experienced tax professional within the Equity Reward & Venture Capital space looking for your next challenge?
Our Equity Rewards & Venture Capital Schemes team are growing, and we’re currently seeking a Senior Manager to join them on their journey.
About the day to day…
AsTaxSenior Manager– Equity Rewards & Venture Capital Schemes, you’ll lead our specialist team advising on equity incentives and venture capital tax reliefs. You’ll design and implement cutting‑edge share schemes, guide clients through SEIS/EIS and VCT landscapes, and deliver strategic tax planning for high‑growth and private equity‑backed businesses.
You’ll shape the future of the business, lead strategic growth, and act as an inspirational role model and adviser.
Responsibility for supporting, efficiencies, constantly improving processes, and fundamental in shaping the strategy of the business in your area
Operate as an expert in your area of tax, regularly being sought out for advice both technical and strategic. Making sound decisions and recommendations to clients and other team members as a result
Proactively own and manage Project financial growth- treating the business finances as if they’re your own
Perform management role of a portfolio of clients
Lead business development needs/support initiatives
Build relationships with high‑growth businesses, private equity firms and investors
Drive thought leadership through webinars, articles and industry events
Proactively build working relationships with wider CP teams to ensure client delivery work aligns to a joined‑up approach
Support team leads in setting the tone and style for how we operate – epitomise the CP Values, with high emotional intelligence
Coach, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team providing regular candid feedback fostering a learning culture and creating a psychologically safe environment – may perform the role of a Line Manager for Assistant Managers/Managers within the team
Embrace and able to demonstrate how to utilise your Top 5 Clifton Strengths and help others to utilise their Strengths and recognise how teams can work together most effectively
Seek continuous improvement
Operate at pace – never standing still
Beginning to give strategic direction
Act as a role model and inspiration to others
Consultancy focused-Broadening/deepening/leveraging relationships
Delivering an excellent client experience
Own and manage working cap within firmwide targets
Manages business risk
‘In’ the business not ‘on’ the business
About you…
At Cooper Parry, we’re in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You’ll continuously strive to keep learning – whether you’re a trainee or a Partner – and you’ll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.
In addition to those core values, as a Senior Tax Manager within Equity Reward & Venture Capital you should have;
- CTA, ACA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
- 7+ years in tax advisory, with deep expertise in equity incentives and venture capital schemes.
- Proven track record advising on EMI, CSOP, Growth Shares, SEIS/EIS, and VCT structures.
- Experience with private equity transactions and high‑growth businesses.
- Strong Technical knowledge of UK tax‑advantaged share schemes.
- Commercial acumen and ability to translate complex tax issues into practical solutions.
- Leadership and team‑building capability.
Benefits
What’s in it for you?
- A flexible approach to work – balancing working from home, in office or with clients
- A generous holiday entitlement
- An enhanced parental leave policy
- An enhanced pension scheme
- No dress code – just “wear something!”
- A multi‑award‑winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
- Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
- Cooper Parry social/sports clubs
As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.
Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.
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