Employment & Equity Tax Specialist

Pure Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Pure Search is partnered with a multinational business recruiting an Employment & Equity Tax Specialist to join the in-house tax function in London. The role focuses on equity-related tax implications, cross-border considerations and payroll reporting across jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will ensure compliant tax processes, support audits and work with external advisers. A hybrid London office schedule is required, with up to 3 days onsite weekly and a bonus opportunity.

Qualifications

• Extensive in-house or practice experience in equity-related taxation.
• Strong knowledge of international employment tax principles and cross-border considerations.
• Proven ability to manage tax compliance, assess risks and implement governance across multi-jurisdictional environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on equity tax implications from design to administration.
• Evaluate tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate tax calculations and payroll processing.

Skills

Equity taxation

Cross-border

Payroll obligations

Governance frameworks

International employment tax

Job description

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.