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. \n
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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.
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Interpret complex direct tax legislation and case law, and translate it into decisive, practical advice.\n\t
Draft clear, structured, and technically sound tax opinions, memos, and recommendations.\n\t
Act as the go-to expert for internal teams and clients on direct tax advisory matters.\n\t
Monitor legislative developments and bring timely insights to the team and clients.\n\t
Contribute to technical discussions, workshops, and training initiatives.\n\t
Take ownership of project delivery timelines and help junior colleagues improve their understanding of key tax issues.\n\t
Prepare clients and internal stakeholders for implementation of tax advice and follow-up questions.\n
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Requirements:
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A recognised qualification in accountancy or law (e.g. ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).\n\t
A specialised qualification in tax (e.g. ADIT, Master’s in Tax, or equivalent).\n\t
Minimum 4 years’ experience in tax advisory, ideally within a professional services firm or an international tax environment.\n\t
Proven experience working on technically complex direct tax matters, such as corporate structuring, shareholder exits, financing structures, or treaty interpretation.\n\t
Excellent technical writing and communication skills.\n\t
Demonstrated project ownership and ability to lead advisory engagements from scoping to delivery.\n
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Nice to have:
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Familiarity with Maltese and international direct tax legislation, including double tax treaties and anti-avoidance provisions.\n\t
Understanding of EU tax directives (e.g. ATAD, Parent-Subsidiary Directive).\n\t
Experience advising on cross-border transactions, group restructurings, or transfer pricing.\n\t
Track record of contributing to internal training, thought leadership, or knowledge management.\n\t
A managerial role with the ability to lead, manage, and hold others accountable (LMA potential).\n
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Important Personal skills and attributes:
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Analytical mindset with a love for clarity and structured thinking.\n\t
Detail-oriented and committed to technical excellence.\n\t
Curious, research-driven, and motivated to understand the \"why\".\n\t
Self-managed, organised, and proactive in seeing projects through.\n\t
Communicates clearly and confidently in both writing and verbal interactions.\n\t
Collaborative and approachable, with a professional and accountable attitude.\n
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Benefits:
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A support structure to grow the individual into a recognised thought leader in industry.\n\t
Ongoing employee recognition and performance rewards.\n\t
Regular team building events and internal knowledge-sharing sessions.\n\t
Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.\n\t
A workplace culture that values its employees and fosters a sense of community.\n\t
A hybrid work policy that supports work-life balance.\n\t
Health insurance cover.\n
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