European VAT Manager, Amazon Business

ENGINEERINGUK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a VAT Manager to support B2B EU VAT topics. This role requires a deep understanding of VAT regulations and Amazon's business model. The successful candidate will take ownership of projects, collaborate across teams, and effectively communicate with partners. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company values innovative thinkers who can simplify complex processes. If you have extensive VAT experience and a passion for collaboration, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant VAT experience in a Big 4 firm or in-house.
• Proficient in English and able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating business projects with tax dependencies.
• Identify risks and opportunities to support financial decisions.
• Collaborate with tax and business teams for effective communication.

Skills

VAT experience

English proficiency

Education

Professional tax qualification

Chartered accountant

Relevant legal degree

Job description

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Sector: Finance and Accounts

Role: Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

DESCRIPTION

Amazon is seeking an exceptional VAT Manager to join our team in a VAT advisory role supporting Amazon Business covering primarily B2B EU VAT/invoicing topics. The successful candidate will be keen to gain a deep understanding of Amazon's business model and end-to-end systems, will take ownership of projects, is able to deliver on tight deadlines, and enjoys collaborating across business, tax, and technology teams.

A day in the life:

1. Assist with the delivery of planning, real-time coordination, and communication of business projects with tax dependencies.
2. Identify and define risks, opportunities, and strategy using your expertise and judgement to support decisions with financial, operational, or customer implications.
3. Collaborate with tax, business and tech partner teams. This includes drafting the appropriate level of documentation to support analyses performed, decisions made and conclusions reached.
4. Effectively communicate with and influence partner teams.
5. Support engagements with external advisors and tax authorities.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of relevant VAT experience, e.g., Big 4 Accounting Firm, Law Firm, in-house tax experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient English language skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Recognized professional tax qualification, chartered accountant, or relevant legal degree.
• International VAT experience in both practice and industry (including B2B/B2G invoicing, B2B supply chain, domestic and cross-border supplies of goods and services).

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit the relevant Amazon page for more information.

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