Tax Director in Exeter

We are looking to recruit an ambitious Tax Director – Equity Incentives & Share Reward to join our expanding tax team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced equity incentives specialist who is looking to take on a senior leadership position with a leading employer. You will play a key role in shaping and growing our share reward and equity incentives offering, while working with a diverse and high‑quality client base.

Working with clients ranging from entrepreneurial owner‑managed businesses and high‑growth companies to established corporates, you will advise on a wide range of complex and commercially driven equity reward matters. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will have responsibility for people leadership, client development and business growth, and will be able to influence the strategic direction of the firm’s equity incentives services. Working closely with the Senior Management Team, Tax Partners and Directors, you will focus on growing our client portfolio, developing our people and expanding our equity incentives capability.

Responsibilities

• Leading on the structuring and implementation of approved and unapproved share schemes, including Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI), Company Share Option Plans (CSOP), growth shares and bespoke arrangements.
• Advising clients on equity tax issues in acquisitions, disposals and reorganisations, including oversight and sign‑off of share reward tax due diligence.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted adviser.
• Working with senior management to develop and grow the equity incentives service line, locally and nationally.
• Leading, coaching and developing senior managers, managers and trainees within the tax team.
• Taking an active role in business development, building and retaining strong networks in the local and wider market.

What we are looking for

• Be appropriately qualified with experience working within an equity incentives / share reward tax environment.
• Have experience advising on transactions or complex advisory projects (desirable but not essential).
• Be a strong people manager and Growth Coach, who enjoys developing others and building high‑performing teams.
• Be commercially minded with a genuine interest in business development and client relationship growth.
• Have the drive and ambition to contribute to the continued growth and success of Bishop Fleming.

Why join us

We are an award-winning certified Great Place to Work provider of Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory services in the South West and West Midlands. With a turnover of £48m, we saw growth of almost 15% over the last 12 months. We are also currently ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and are the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector. From owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and large businesses; to entrepreneurs and private individuals; we offer full services across a diverse range of sectors. With 9 offices, just under 60 partners, and over 500 people, we have the capability and capacity to meet our clients’ needs.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Extra time off at Christmas - in addition to your annual leave entitlement, we close between Christmas and New Year.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Critical illness cover.
• Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services.
• Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts.
• Social events with active social committees that plan internal and external events.
• Numerous opportunities for development.

We welcome applicants seeking flexible working arrangements, including part‑time working or working from home, to support responsibilities such as caring commitments, further study, or interests outside of work. We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated with respect, and where differences are understood and celebrated. The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our business. The broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That’s why we’re committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment, we conduct background checks on all successful applicants. These checks will include verification of references, confirmation of right to work in the UK, and, where applicable, a standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further details will be provided during the recruitment process.