Equity Tax Specialist

Pure Search are exclusively partnered with a multinational business looking to hire an Employment & Equity Tax Specialist to join their in-house tax function alongside the employment tax team.

Responsibilities:

Provide technical guidance on the tax implications of employee equity arrangements, supporting activities from initial design through implementation, ongoing administration and changes in employee circumstances.

Evaluate tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions, covering the treatment of equity awards, cross-border considerations, payroll deductions, reporting requirements and the need for external specialist input.

Coordinate with relevant internal teams to support consistent tax calculations, payroll processing, statutory reporting and the timely completion of compliance activities.

Review tax processes and associated data to identify discrepancies, assess potential exposures and coordinate corrective actions, including support for audits, enquiries and historical compliance matters.

Establish and enhance procedures, documentation and control frameworks to promote consistent delivery, effective oversight and appropriate record-keeping across jurisdictions.

Work with cross-functional stakeholders and external advisers to assess tax implications, resolve complex queries, communicate key risks and translate technical advice into practical operational requirements.

Contribute to broader employment tax initiatives by supporting compliance, risk mitigation and process development, while improving guidance and resources to help employees understand the tax implications of equity-related events.

Requirements:

Applicants should have in-house experience or experience straight from practice.

Extensive experience in equity-related taxation, with strong knowledge of international employment tax principles, cross-border considerations, payroll obligations and statutory reporting requirements.

Proven ability to manage tax compliance, assess technical risks, resolve discrepancies and develop effective processes, controls and governance frameworks across complex, multi-jurisdictional environments.

Ability to come into the London office 3 days per week

No visa sponsorship available

This is a full-time role paying up to 85,000 + bonus, based in Central London 3 days per week.

For more information, please contact Josh Burns at Pure Search.