Senior Consultant/Manager, Incentives & Reward

Deloitte

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Connect to your IndustryOur national Reward business represents the largest Reward practice in any professional services firm and has practitioners specialising in every area of how and why employers pay employees.Within that, our Incentives team supports both global and domestic listed and private companies at every stage of the corporate lifecycle with all aspects of designing, implementing and operating incentive arrangements in the UK and overseas, including supporting clients in meeting their tax, legal, regulatory and compliance obligations. We are a true advisory practice and aim to work in partnership with our clients to deliver high quality, high impact advice. The team has a number of varied and challenging roles available. Register your interest to find out more.Connect to your career at DeloitteDeloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.Connect to your opportunityOur team supports a broad client portfolio across a range of industries, from very large global corporations through to smaller fast-growing businesses - including both listed and private companies and specialist funds.We are looking for a variety of people from different backgrounds, including tax professionals and accountants and lawyers (including those with additional in-house share incentive experience) to join our team. The responsibilities will vary depending on the role (more information can be provided on enquiry), but may involve:
  • Advising on commercial and practical issues related to the structure and design of equity and cash incentive plans;
  • Supporting clients with the implementation and operation of equity and cash incentive plans in the UK and globally, including the impact of corporate transactions;
  • Advising on the tax and legal implications around the world of incentive plans, for both the employer and the employee;
  • Developing strategies for the tax compliant and tax efficient delivery of incentives;
  • Assistance with preparing technical updates to send to clients and contacts, in relation to the changes of tax and legal treatment of incentives;
  • Providing ad hoc practical advice to clients operating their plans. Attending client meetings and speaking to clients as required to discuss the advice - we aim to act as part of the client team, to grow and develop our excellent client relationships;
  • Drafting share plan and related employee communication documents (plan rules, FAQs, tax guides) (relevant for those with a legal background); and
  • Providing support on proposals and business development activity (e.g. preparing slides, bid responses, developing your own client relationships).
Connect to your skills and professional experience
  • You're a natural at taking initiative. Someone who brings out the best in others and is a brilliant relationship-builder. You'll grow our business without compromising standards, integrity or culture. We're all about learning and growing, so we'll support you throughout your career with us.
  • One of the following qualifications: ACCA/ACA/ATT/CTA, Solicitor or Barrister (or equivalents). We will also consider applications from individuals who are currently studying for one of these qualifications.
  • Experience of share incentives in the professional services environment (potentially including time in industry) and an understanding of the relevant legislation in this field;
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload with a flexible approach, ensuring deadlines are met. Experience obtained within Tax or Legal environment.
  • Clear communication skills and ability to produce high quality, client facing, technically accurate, well written work, obtained within Tax or Legal environment.
  • Pro-active and able to take ownership of delivering projects to clients and use initiative to resolve problems;
  • Willingness to learn and deal with new ideas and technical areas;
  • Team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels and make an impact within our local, national and international networks. Experience obtained within Tax or Legal environment.
  • Strong business acumen and commercial awareness obtained within Tax or Legal Environment.
Connect to your business - TaxInnovation and tax consultancy may not seem to go together, but that's exactly what you'll find at Deloitte. We're constantly seeking the new and working together to push the limits of what's possible. Discover a new kind of tax career that you can make your own.Global Employer Services (GES)Global Employer Services is a 1,000-strong award-winning, relationship-focussed business. We focus on the risk and regulatory agenda, delivering long-term value to our clients. Our clients range from high-net-worth individuals and highly ambitious start-ups to a large number of FTSE 100 and 250 companies, with significant global footprints.Personal independenceRegulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.Connect with your colleagues"You can develop into a strong tax specialist and advisor quickly. There are no limits on how far you can go."-Oliver, Tax“At Deloitte you acquire a lot of knowledge - fast. It's interesting work, often for household names”-Erica, Tax“We advise some of the largest, most prestigious clients in the world, so the work is really challenging and exciting. We also have a fantastic team of smart, driven people, and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture where everyone's encouraged to be bold, creative, and ambitious”-Oliver, TaxOur hybrid working policyYou'll be based in You'll be based in London or Reading with hybrid working.At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.Connect to your return to work opportunityAre you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.Our commitment to youMaking an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.Connect to your next stepA career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careersRTWPROG WPFULL SLTAXC BATGES LOCREA

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