Tax Director – Equity Incentives & Share Reward

Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants

Bishop Fleming is seeking an accomplished and commercially minded Tax Director – Equity Incentives & Share Reward to join its growing tax leadership team. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced specialist to step into a senior strategic role and help shape the future of a developing and high-value service line.

In this position, you will work with a broad portfolio of clients, from entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses and fast-growing companies to established corporates, advising on sophisticated equity reward matters that support business growth, talent retention and transaction readiness.

If you are looking for a role that combines technical excellence, leadership responsibility, client influence and business development, this opportunity offers the platform to make a real impact.

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The Opportunity

As a senior leader within the tax team, you will play a central role in advancing Bishop Fleming’s equity incentives and share reward offering. You will work closely with Tax Partners, Directors and the wider Senior Management Team to expand capability, strengthen market presence and deliver exceptional client outcomes.

This role goes beyond technical delivery. You will also be instrumental in developing people, winning work, nurturing client relationships and contributing to the strategic direction of the firm’s specialist tax services.

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What You’ll Be Doing

You will lead on a wide range of client and leadership responsibilities, including:

• Designing and implementing share schemes, including:

• Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI)

• Company Share Option Plans (CSOP)

• Growth shares

• Unapproved and bespoke reward arrangements

• Advising on equity tax matters linked to:

• Acquisitions

• Disposals

• Reorganisations

• Share reward tax due diligence, including review and sign-off

• Acting as a trusted adviser to a diverse portfolio of clients, building strong and long-lasting relationships

• Driving the growth of the equity incentives service line, both regionally and nationally

• Leading, mentoring and developing team members across senior manager, manager and trainee levels

• Supporting business development activity, including building networks, identifying opportunities and strengthening the firm’s presence in the market

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What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a confident and experienced professional who brings both specialist technical knowledge and the leadership skills to help grow a successful advisory offering.

You will ideally have:

• Relevant professional qualifications

• Strong experience within an equity incentives and/or share reward tax environment

• Experience advising on transactions or more complex advisory work

• This is desirable, but not essential

• A proven ability to lead, coach and develop others

• A commercial mindset with enthusiasm for business development and relationship-building

• The ambition and drive to contribute to the continued success and expansion of Bishop Fleming

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Why Join Bishop Fleming?

Bishop Fleming is an award-winning and certified Great Place to Work®, delivering Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory services across the South West and West Midlands.

The firm continues to grow strongly, with turnover reaching £48m and growth of nearly 15% in the last 12 months. It is also ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and is the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector.

With 9 offices, nearly 60 partners and more than 500 people, Bishop Fleming combines scale, capability and a collaborative culture. The firm supports a wide variety of clients, from private individuals and entrepreneurs to SMEs, owner-managed businesses and large organisations across multiple sectors.

Bishop Fleming is also a proud member of Kreston Global, a worldwide network of independent accounting firms spanning more than 100 countries.

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Benefits Package

Alongside a rewarding and progressive career opportunity, Bishop Fleming offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

• Additional time off at Christmas, with office closure between Christmas and New Year

• Hybrid and flexible working

• Contributory pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Critical illness cover

• Simply Health cashback plan, including:

• 24/7 online GP access

• Counselling services

• Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts

• Social events organised by active internal social committees

• Ongoing development opportunities to support career growth

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Flexible Working

Bishop Fleming welcomes applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements, including part-time working and home working. The firm recognises the importance of balancing work with caring responsibilities, further study and interests outside of work.

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Inclusion, Equality & Diversity

Bishop Fleming is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual has an equal opportunity to thrive. The firm promotes a culture built on respect, support and the celebration of difference.

A diverse workforce strengthens the business, broadens expertise and supports innovation. That is why equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion remain a priority at every level of the organisation.

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Recruitment Process

As part of Bishop Fleming’s recruitment process and commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment, background checks will be carried out for successful applicants.

These checks may include:

• Verification of references

• Confirmation of the right to work in the UK

• A standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, where applicable

Further details will be shared during the recruitment process.

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Agency Notice

Please note that unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted. Applications or submissions will only be considered where the role has been formally briefed by Bishop Fleming’s Talent Acquisition team.

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Interested?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Sam Ford, Talent Acquisition Manager.

Apply now to take the next step in your leadership career with Bishop Fleming.