Careers

We are looking for an Entrepreneurial Taxes Manager / Senior Manager to join our team.

Location is flexible within our Scottish and Newcastle offices.

Job Purpose:

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager to join our dynamic Entrepreneurial Taxes Team. This is a client-facing advisory role, working with high-growth companies, entrepreneurs, and investors to help them structure and implement tax-efficient employee incentive plans and ensure qualifying requirements are met for the tax-advantaged venture capital schemes such as SEIS and EIS.

The experience listed below outlines the ideal candidate profile. We understand that not every applicant will have expertise in all areas, and we welcome applications from those with a strong foundation and a willingness to grow into the role.

The Tax Manager / Senior Manager will be responsible for (but not limited to): 

• Advise on employee share schemes, including EMI, CSOPs, growth shares, and unapproved options
• Support clients with EMI valuations and annual reporting
• Provide guidance on Employment Related Securities (ERS), including tax treatment and HMRC reporting
• Deliver technical advice on SEIS and EIS qualification and structuring
• Prepare advance assurance submissions and compliance statements for SEIS/EIS
• Collaborate with founders and investors to communicate tax relief benefits

About You:

• CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Experience in employee share schemes and/or SEIS/EIS advisory
• Strong technical knowledge and communication skills
• Ability to manage projects independently and work collaboratively
• Commercial awareness and interest in working with early-stage and growth companies

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. 

Why JC?

Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives - whether it’s our clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people, who now number over 900 across the UK.

We work with individuals and businesses all over the country and our expertise covers almost every industry sector. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers across more than 114 countries.

Everything we do at Johnston Carmichael is underpinned by our four core values – Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant. We’ve created a range of ways to support our people to make sure every voice is heard, including our People and Culture Forum, and we encourage each of our sharp minds to be leaders of their work and learning. You can read more about our culture and values here.

In the last 10 years we’ve raised more than £450,000 for charity and continuously evolved our commitment to sustainable business practices. We are Gold sponsors of the Kiltwalk and also partner with Netball Scotland and England Netball, creating an enduring impact on the ground in our communities.

Why Tax?

The role of a tax adviser is transforming; technology and legislation present opportunities for us to differentiate ourselves and provide an unsurpassed client service – with more efficiency, greater innovation and deeper insight. A career in tax at Johnston Carmichael is diverse and challenging, and you’ll be joining an award-winning tax practice, spanning an extensive range of corporate, personal and specialist tax services.

In 2019 we won the 2019 Tolley’s Taxation Award for Best Tax Practice in a Regional Firm, and 2024 saw the team take home another Tolley’s win - Best Private Client Tax Practice, praised by judges for how we put clients “at the heart” of all our work. We do more than crunch numbers - you’ll build close relationships with our clients, truly getting under the skin of their businesses and providing advice and guidance that offers real value.

And, with expertise across a range of industry sectors, there’s no shortage of variety in the work we do. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 30,000 advisers across more than 110 countries, so you’ll have the opportunity to work with businesses all over the globe.

What you can expect

As well as working with a great team of colleagues and enjoying the balance of hybrid and flexible working, we offer a range of benefits to make your time at JC even more fulfilling. Click here to see what’s on offer.

Different backgrounds and different opinions make for more interesting work and better outcomes. We’re sure we don’t have to say this, but we welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of your heritage, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual identity or gender identity. We also actively encourage applications from anyone who’s had an extended time away from paid employment.

Our team is made up of people who’ve taken varied routes through their careers. We’re here to give you the tools, support, and materials to develop your expertise so you can pursue your ambitions. Our JC Aspire learning programme helps everyone reach their personal goals, and we’ve also carefully created our own Leadership Development Programme, which is accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School at Masters degree level.

We look forward to hearing from you

If you’re ready to write your success story with us, apply today.

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request.  We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.