EU VAT Manager - E-Invoicing , Indirect Tax Planning

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a talented VAT Planning Manager at a forward-thinking company. This role focuses on e-invoicing and e-reporting, placing you at the forefront of critical business operations. You will collaborate with various teams to navigate complex VAT regulations and implement effective tax solutions. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm values your unique contributions and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about tax planning and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of VAT experience in consulting or in-house tax teams.
• Experience with e-invoicing projects and tax technology.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate legislative developments in VAT.
• Draft Tax Requirements Documents and liaise with partner teams.

Skills

VAT experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Relevant law degree

Accounting qualification

Tax qualification

Tools

Tax engines

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Amazon is looking to hire a VAT Planning Manager to focus specifically on e-invoicing, e-reporting, and related transaction controls/reporting. The role will report to our EMEA Retail VAT Director, as part of the wider EMEA VAT Planning team but will be focused specifically on these areas.

E-invoicing/e-reporting models are proliferating around the globe and this is a great opportunity to be at the heart of this business-critical area for Amazon. We are looking to hire a talented tax manager who has been a part of the E-Invoicing mandate having advised on an E-Invoice implementation previously.

The role may be based in any of Amazon's established European offices (London, Luxembourg, Barcelona, Warsaw, or Bratislava). Regular travel to other locations is likely.

Key Job Responsibilities

Key responsibilities and activities include the following:

1. Working with colleagues in VAT Policy and the central E-Invoicing Compliance (EIC) team to monitor, track, and evaluate legislative developments such as the EU's ViDA programme and individual country developments.
2. Analysing published law and guidance to draft comprehensive Tax Requirements Documents plus other briefing materials.
3. Liaising with partner teams such as Tax Engine, FinOps, Operations, and Finance to assist with their execution of requirements.
4. Work with EIC team to assist with project management of e-invoicing implementation projects.
5. From time to time, as capacity allows, support on other areas of VAT Planning work where required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. At least five years of professional VAT experience in a global consulting/accounting/law firm or the in-house indirect tax team of a global, blue chip business.
2. Demonstrated experience of work on previous e-invoicing projects or tax technology work such as tax engines with a strong understanding of process and controls.
3. First-rate analytical skills to take complex law/guidance and understand how they impact Amazon's business.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must, with a proven ability to translate complex law/guidance into clear requirements for the teams to implement.
5. Proven ability to build relationships and work with partner teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Relevant law degree, accounting or tax qualification is preferred but not essential if the candidate can demonstrate the appropriate knowledge and experience.

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