Tax Advisory Leader

AIMS International Malta is proud to partner with a well-established Business Advisory firm, renowned for its diverse operations across multiple industries. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking to appoint a dynamic and motivated Tax Advisory Leader to drive their direct tax advisory practice.

In this role, you will focus exclusively on direct tax advisory, providing strategic guidance and high-level technical input to client-facing teams, while delivering clear, practical, and confident written advice. You will also take the lead on advisory projects and play a key role in expanding the firm’s advisory capabilities, with a clear path toward a leadership position.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong, commercially minded tax professional with the drive to build and lead a new advisory vertical, reporting directly to the Head of Tax.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret complex direct tax legislation and case law, and translate it into decisive, practical advice.

• Draft clear, structured, and technically sound tax opinions, memos, and recommendations.

• Act as the go-to expert for internal teams and clients on direct tax advisory matters.

• Monitor legislative developments and bring timely insights to the team and clients.

• Contribute to technical discussions, workshops, and training initiatives.

• Take ownership of project delivery timelines and help junior colleagues improve their understanding of key tax issues.

• Prepare clients and internal stakeholders for implementation of tax advice and follow-up questions.

Requirements:

• A recognised qualification in accountancy or law (e.g. ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).

• A specialised qualification in tax (e.g. ADIT, Master’s in Tax, or equivalent).

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in tax advisory, ideally within a professional services firm or an international tax environment.

• Proven experience working on technically complex direct tax matters, such as corporate structuring, shareholder exits, financing structures, or treaty interpretation.

• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

• Demonstrated project ownership and ability to lead advisory engagements from scoping to delivery.

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with Maltese and international direct tax legislation, including double tax treaties and anti-avoidance provisions.

• Understanding of EU tax directives (e.g. ATAD, Parent-Subsidiary Directive).

• Experience advising on cross-border transactions, group restructurings, or transfer pricing.

• Track record of contributing to internal training, thought leadership, or knowledge management.

• A managerial role with the ability to lead, manage, and hold others accountable (LMA potential).

Important Personal skills and attributes:

• Analytical mindset with a love for clarity and structured thinking.

• Detail-oriented and committed to technical excellence.

• Curious, research-driven, and motivated to understand the "why".

• Self-managed, organised, and proactive in seeing projects through.

• Communicates clearly and confidently in both writing and verbal interactions.

• Collaborative and approachable, with a professional and accountable attitude.

Benefits:

• A support structure to grow the individual into a recognised thought leader in industry.

• Ongoing employee recognition and performance rewards.

• Regular team building events and internal knowledge-sharing sessions.

• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.

• A workplace culture that values its employees and fosters a sense of community.

• A hybrid work policy that supports work-life balance.

• Health insurance cover.