Employer Solutions Associate Director - Share Plans and Rewards

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax, and consulting firms, RSM delivers innovative ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a rapidly growing firm with ambitious goals to become the premier adviser to the middle market globally. This vision drives everything we do, inspiring us to improve daily. If you're seeking a firm where you can build your future and make an impact, RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

At RSM, we celebrate individuality, fresh thinking, and collaboration. Our culture not only embraces change but also influences it. We are not a one-size-fits-all firm and strive to create an environment where our people can make a difference-for themselves, their careers, their teams, and the success of RSM and our clients.

We are excited to recruit an Employer Solutions Associate Director who can be based at one of our national offices. The role involves leading diverse client needs in share scheme and incentive structuring, tax advice, and implementation support. You will have significant client contact and provide leadership to junior team members.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Meeting with clients to discuss their business and incentive needs, designing new employee incentive schemes.
2. Building strong team capabilities, recognizing individual strengths and client requirements.
3. Motivating your team to ensure efficient reward spend.
4. Providing advice on the tax treatment of various share plans during implementation and operation, including transactions.
5. Implementing share plan structures and preparing necessary legal documentation.
6. Advising on share valuation for tax purposes.
7. Collaborating with colleagues worldwide to advise on international share incentive structures.
8. Briefing junior staff on client businesses, supervising work, and providing on-the-job training and appraisals.

What we are looking for:

If you thrive on variety, enjoy learning, and love connecting with people, this role is for you! We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in a Share Plans/Reward team at a reputable firm.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., ATT, CTA, ACA, Solicitor).
• Proven client handling and project management skills.
• Experience delivering high-quality work for demanding clients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What we offer:

We recognize our people as our greatest asset and offer a flexible reward and benefits package, including:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• 27 days holiday, with options to purchase additional days.
• Health, wellbeing, and financial benefits, such as financial tools, electric car schemes, and virtual GP access.
• Individual healthcare coverage.
• Access to over 300 on-demand courses developed by our talent development team.

At RSM, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone can bring their true selves to work. We aim to mirror the diversity of our clients, understanding their needs through varied perspectives and ideas. We strive to ensure our principles and processes support a culture that values difference and promotes inclusion.