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…

As Tax Senior 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

The role will also be designed to help you grow and develop through your career journey. With access to a wide range of knowledge to help push yourself further - from Managers to Partners, the team are always happy to support you.

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.

About us...

We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.

Check out our recent achievements:

Best Companies’ No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
Achieved 5 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results.

That’s why we offer things like:

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

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. 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.

For the attention of agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

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