Indirect Tax Advisory Senior Manager

ASOS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer based in London is looking for a Tax Advisor to manage indirect tax compliance and risk across its global business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tax advisory, especially within the retail e-commerce sector, as well as the ability to handle audits and communicate effectively with tax authorities. This position offers a vibrant work culture with a focus on diversity and employee well-being, including a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Employee discount

Private medical care

Flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in advising on UK and international indirect tax matters.
• Proven track record of managing tax authority audits.
• Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage indirect tax risks and reporting.
• Lead communication with HMRC and other tax authorities.
• Support VAT training for the wider business.

Skills

Indirect tax advisory experience

Strong business partnering skills

Excellent organisational skills

Proactive problem-solver

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Tax accounting qualification (ATT, CTA, ACCA, ACA)

Job description

Overview

We’re ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you’re free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

But how are we showing up? We’re proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.

Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.

Role details

The role sits within the Tax team and focuses on indirect tax advisory and risk management across the global business. The role’s purpose is to support the business on identifying and complying with indirect tax requirements as it continues to grow, together with managing the indirect tax risk, including leading on tax authority audits and ensuring compliance with legislative change. The role will work closely with the other tax teams (customs, direct tax and employment tax) as well as the wider business to ensure joined up business support is provided for existing and new business initiatives.

The Details

• Identity, monitor & assess new global indirect tax developments and their implications on ASOS, working with the indirect tax compliance and tax transformation teams to implement the required changes to ensure continued compliance;
• Identify and manage the indirect tax risks and risk reporting, identify cash savings opportunities, and lead initiative(s) to mitigate the risks or realise the opportunities;
• Work with the Director of Tax and the senior indirect tax compliance manager to set the strategic direction for the indirect tax function;
• Lead on communication and queries from HMRC and other tax authorities, including building relationships with key contacts;
• Work with the business to understand and support the many new business initiatives and associated change impacts from requirements through to successful implementation to ensure compliance and accurate reporting, working closely together with the indirect tax compliance senior manager and the wider tax team;
• Support the preparation and delivery of VAT training to the wider business.
• Supporting our culture by championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.

We believe being together in person helps us move faster, connect more deeply, and achieve more as a team. That’s why our approach to working together includes spending at least 3 days a week in the office. It’s a rhythm that speeds up decision-making, helps ASOSers learn from each other more quickly, and builds the kind of culture where people can grow, create, and succeed.

Qualifications

• A tax accounting qualification(preferably ATT, CTA, ACCA or ACA) and at substantional years of indirect tax advisory experience;

About You

• Experience in advising on UK and international indirect tax matters, with a strong focus on the retail e-commerce sector.
• Proven track record of successfully managing tax authority audits and enquiries.
• Strong business partnering skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across finance, legal, and commercial teams.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• A proactive problem-solver who takes initiative and drives solutions independently.
• Skilled at distilling complex tax issues into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
• Commercially astute, with a deep understanding of how tax impacts business operations.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Adaptable and open to change in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated and forward-thinking, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• Employee sample sales
• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care scheme
• Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits