Employment Tax - Payroll 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 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 in 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 expanding the tax practice rapidly at all levels and looking to recruit a Payroll Specialist into the Employment Tax Team.

Role Overview

Our international network of experts manages all aspects of employment tax to help clients managing their employees in the most tax efficient way.

We assist clients on employment tax and payroll due diligence reviewing and analysing companies payroll process, tax withholdings and compliance frameworks typically used in M&A transaction.

We support and guide clients to implement Global Mobility Policies to support international hiring and cross border moves. We manage corporate and individuals’ obligation from a tax and social security point of view.

We develop compensation packages based on the needs of the clients. We guide our clients in implementing business trip and tax neutralization policies, we implement welfare programs and advice on benefit in kinds.

We advise on equity compensation programs to align the employees’ interest with the company goals. We structure equity plans to optimize the tax consequences of the shareholders.

As a Payroll Specialist 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 numeric and spreadsheet or data analytical skills would also be an advantage. This is a real opportunity for progression for the right candidate.

Primary activities

• Supporting payroll due diligence activities in the context of extraordinary transactions (M&A, carve-outs, corporate restructurings)
• Analysis and review of the payroll for employees to ensure the correct application of the tax and social security legislation
• Supporting in managing the social security requirements in case of international movements/global mobility, in application of the bilateral social security treaties and totalisation agreements
• Supporting on compensation & benefits matters: analysis of the proper tax treatment and calculation of taxable base for equity plan, stock options, long‑term incentive plans, fringe benefits
• Assistance to the team on global mobility payroll matters

Requirements

• Master's degree in economics, Law, or related disciplines
• At least 2-3 years of experience gained at a leading consulting firm (Big 4 or equivalent) or a prominent tax and legal practice
• Hands‑on experience in payroll due diligence and compensation & benefits
• Strong knowledge on payroll area including employer requirements and fulfilments requested by the labour law
• Fluent English, with the ability to operate in international contexts and draft technical documentation in English
• The role requires someone who is a quick learner, diligent, and willing to accept 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 and genuinely performance related bonus scheme where individuals’ contribution to the team’s success is identified during the year.

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