VAT Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a European VAT Manager to join their EMEA VAT advisory team. This role is pivotal in providing VAT technical advice, conducting tax research, and collaborating on automation projects. You will engage with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance and optimizing processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive VAT advisory experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will significantly impact the organization’s tax strategies and operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of European VAT advisory experience from a Big4 firm or in-house.
• Interest or experience in tax technology and automation.

Responsibilities

• Provide VAT advice to business stakeholders and respond to VAT queries.
• Collaborate on tax automation projects and process improvements.

Skills

VAT advisory experience

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Experience with tax technology tools

Fluency in English

Education

Professional tax qualification

Chartered accountant

Relevant legal degree

Tools

Tax technology tools

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View more categories | View less categories | Sector: Finance and Accounts | Role: Manager | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

DESCRIPTION

Amazon is seeking a European VAT manager with experience in European VAT to support the EMEA VAT advisory team. This position involves tax research, providing VAT technical advice to business stakeholders, and working on tax and process automation projects.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide VAT advice to Amazon business stakeholders, including consolidating European VAT advice and responding to VAT queries.
• Research new tax laws and assess their impact on Amazon.
• Collaborate with technology teams on tax automation projects and process improvements.

Skills

• Strong communicator and team player, able to work independently.
• Effective collaborator across all organizational levels.
• Proactive with ownership and problem-solving skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Experience with tax technology tools and familiarity with AI is a plus.

A Day in the Life

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and communicating tax-related projects.
• Identify and strategize process improvements using your expertise.
• Collaborate with tax, business, and tech teams, documenting analyses and decisions.
• Communicate effectively and influence partner teams.
• Support external advisor engagements.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 7 years of European VAT advisory experience, from a Big4 firm or in-house.
• Interest or experience in tax technology and automation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional tax qualification, chartered accountant, or relevant legal degree.
• International VAT experience in practice and industry, including cross-border supplies.
• Experience in e-commerce or platform economy sectors.

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