Employment Tax Associate

A&M Tax is an independent tax group of experienced tax professionals dedicated to providing customized 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.

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, manage corporate and individual obligations from a tax and social security perspective, develop compensation packages, advise on equity compensation, and assist clients with employment tax and payroll due diligence, typically used in M&A transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• 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, 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 defense 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 We Can Offer

• Leadership: A growing leadership team and high‑quality colleagues in a fun and collegiate environment
• Technical development: Support for continuing professional development within this tax team through work opportunities and coaching from experienced senior team members
• Remuneration: Competitive salary and a performance‑related bonus scheme that recognizes individual contributions throughout the year

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