Indirect Tax Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading online retail company in the UK is seeking an Indirect Tax Analyst to manage tax compliance and risk across global operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in VAT and Sales Tax compliance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with tools like Excel and Alteryx. This role offers a vibrant work environment with a strong focus on innovation and automation in tax processes.

Benefits

Employee discount

Employee sample sales

25 days paid annual leave

Private medical care scheme

Fixed Annual Payment

Personalised learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with large datasets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage indirect tax compliance and risk across global operations.
• Oversee VAT and Sales Tax compliance and reporting.
• Analyze large datasets to identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

Indirect tax compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

ACCA, ATT or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Alteryx

Power BI

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

The Team

At ASOS, our Tax team is more than just numbers, they’re strategic partners driving efficiency, innovation, and impact across the business. From global tax and customs to transfer pricing, VAT, employment taxes, and governance, this team keeps us compliant, agile, and ahead of the curve.

Working hand-in-hand with our tech teams, they harness the power of data and automation to streamline processes and unlock smarter ways of working. Whether it’s mitigating risk, improving systems, or delivering sharp, responsive business advice, the Tax team plays a key role in shaping how ASOS operates globally.

Responsibilities

As a Indirect Tax Analyst, you’ll play a key role in managing indirect tax compliance and risk across ASOS’s global operations. You’ll ensure we stay ahead of evolving tax requirements, lead on managing indirect tax risks, and support audits and legislative changes. You’ll oversee end-to-end VAT and Sales Tax compliance and reporting, while spotting opportunities to improve how we work. Partnering closely with our Tax Transformation team, you’ll help deliver smarter, more automated processes that keep us agile and future-ready.

The Details

• Support global indirect tax compliance including VAT, Sales Tax, and OSS and working with external advisors and preparing returns in-house where needed.
• Partner with Finance and Treasury to ensure accurate accounting, timely payments, and reconciliations.
• Analyse large datasets to identify risks, trends, and opportunities, resolving data and systems issues in collaboration with Fintech and Tax Transformation teams.
• Support tax authority interactions including audits, queries, and documentation requests across Europe and beyond.
• Champion automation and process improvement, contributing to tax tech projects and ensuring indirect tax processes are documented.

Qualifications

About you

• Qualified or experienced: Ideally ACCA, ATT or equivalent, but we’re also open to candidates qualified by experience (QBE).
• Indirect tax expertise: Proven experience in indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, with solid knowledge of both European VAT and US Sales Tax.
• Analytical mindset: Strong analytical and reconciliation skills, comfortable working with large and complex datasets using Excel and tools such as Alteryx or Power BI.
• Detail-driven communicator: You take a logical, structured approach to presenting tax data and insights clearly and effectively to stakeholders.
• Collaborative and proactive: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, build relationships and work cross-functionally.
• Adaptable and organised: Able to manage your own workload, meet deadlines, and thrive in a changing environment.

Additional Information

BeneFITS

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• Employee sample sales
• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Private medical care scheme
• Fixed Annual Payment in addition to your salary each year, it's just an extra thank you from us
• Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role