Amazons diverse business requires VAT filings in a number of jurisdictions globally. Amazon is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic VAT Compliance Senior Tax Analyst to work in its International Indirect Tax Compliance team based in London or Manchester UK. The Amazon tax team is a fastpaced teamfocused and dynamic environment. This position will be responsible (as part of a larger team) for the preparation of EMEA VAT returns and related filings.
You will be expected to own critical VAT compliance activities support internal and external audits liaise with colleagues across tax and the wider business and participate in business projects on behalf of indirect tax. You should possess a strong understanding of ERP systems and intermediate to strong technical accounting skills. You will also be expected to identify process improvement opportunities for existing processes and controls and drive positive change across the organisation.
Key job responsibilities
Working within the International Indirect Tax Compliance team the Senior VAT Compliance Analyst will be required to:
Prepare analyse review and submit EMEA VAT returns and related filings;
Prepare analyse review and submit intrastat returns as necessary;
Organise VAT registrations across various jurisdictions;
Assist with VAT compliance queries from Amazon businesses operating across EMEA;
Assist in the mapping of VAT processes and identify areas for improvement and solutions for VAT issues;
Prepare and review monthend VAT account reconciliations;
Provide internal and external audit support including data analysis;
Provide VAT compliance support to colleagues throughout the business and in particular accounting groups and contributing and driving preparation of Tax Requirement Documents for tech teams;
Lead and participate in crossfunctional projects with a priority on automation and inhousing.
Supports business growth and onboarding of new entities to VAT compliance processes.
Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multinational corporate tax department
Bachelors degree in tax accounting finance or related field
4 years of experience of working in VAT
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products at an advanced level advanced in MS Excel;
Business fluent in English
A recognised accounting or tax qualification (CIMA ACCA ACA AAT or similar);
Able to take ownership of work implement change and demonstrate a problemsolving approach;
Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
Collaborate team player who is comfortable with a fast paced and dynamic environment
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