Description
Employment Tax Associate
Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) for leadership, action and results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm, headquartered in the US, that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services.
A&M Tax is an independent tax group made up of experienced tax professionals dedicated to providing customised tax advice to clients and investors across a broad range of industries. Its professionals extend A&M’s commitment to offering clients a choice of advisors who are free from audit-based conflicts of interest and bring an unyielding commitment to delivering responsive client service. A&M Tax has offices in major metropolitan markets throughout EMEA, the U.S., Asia and Australia.
As a result of this breadth, along with A&M’s growth, we are rapidly expanding the tax practice at all levels and looking to recruit an Associate into the Employment Tax Team.
Role Overview
Our international network of experts manages all aspects of employment tax to help clients manage their employees in the most tax-efficient way. We support and guide clients in implementing Global Mobility Policies to support international hiring and cross-border moves. We manage corporate and individual obligations from a tax and social security perspective.
We develop compensation packages based on clients’ needs. We guide our clients in implementing business travel and tax equalisation policies, implement welfare programmes, and advise on benefits in kind.
We advise on equity compensation programmes to align employees’ interests with company goals. We structure equity plans to optimise the tax consequences for shareholders.
We assist clients with employment tax and payroll due diligence, reviewing and analysing companies’ payroll processes, tax withholdings and compliance frameworks typically used in M&A transactions.
As an Associate within the Employment Tax Practice, you will be required to work with the Directors and Managing Director in handling a wide variety of employment tax queries raised by clients and by the international A&M network.
The role will involve researching technical issues using case law databases, legislation and tax authority guidance. Good numerical and spreadsheet or data analytical skills would also be an advantage. This is a real opportunity for progression for the right candidate.
Primary activities:
- Providing tax advisory services on domestic and international employment tax, with a focus on complex structures and cross-border situations
- Managing tax advisory services for private clients and high net worth individuals (HNWIs), including cooperation with the Italian tax authorities and practical implementation
- Advising on social security requirements in cases of international movement/global mobility, including management of totalisation agreements and bilateral social security treaties
- Leading and coordinating payroll due diligence activities in the context of extraordinary transactions (M&A, carve-outs, corporate restructurings)
- Supporting compensation & benefits matters: equity plans, stock options, long-term incentive plans, fringe benefits
- Drafting technical opinions, memoranda and defence positions in cases of tax audits and litigation proceedings
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Economics, Law, or related disciplines
- Qualification as Dottore Commercialista and registered as a Chartered Accountant (Albo)
- At least 3–4 years of experience gained at a leading consulting firm (Big 4 or equivalent) or a prominent tax and legal practice
- Experience in advising on global mobility matters
- Experience in managing private clients on international tax aspects (Regime impatriati, HNWI)
- Experience dealing with equity compensation (carried interest, stock plans)
- Experience in payroll due diligence and compensation & benefits
- Fluent English, with the ability to operate in international contexts and draft technical documentation
- The role requires someone who is a quick learner, diligent, and willing to take on new challenges.
- Good interpersonal skills and flexibility are essential
What can we offer you?
• Leadership: Growing leadership team and high-quality colleagues to work with in a fun and collegiate environment
• Technical development: We will support your continuing professional development within this tax team through work opportunities and coaching from our experienced senior team
• Remuneration: A&M offers a competitive salary and an excellent, genuinely performance-related bonus scheme where individuals’ contributions to the team’s success are recognised throughout the year
