EU VAT Manager, Indirect Tax Planning
EU VAT Manager, Indirect Tax Planning
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05-06-2025
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Amazon is seeking a regional VAT Manager based in London to work on VAT planning/advisory for both new initiatives as well as on-going business activities covering primarily UK but also supporting wider EMEA.
This position will work closely with local business partners and members of the tax department to manage and understand transactions and restructurings. In addition the position is to ensure VAT technical advice to support our VAT reporting compliance and on-going tax controversy requirements.
This position is not directly involved in day to day compliance but is responsible for assisting with the delivery of planning real time coordination and communication of various tax-related projects as well as collaborating with business partner contacts. This includes drafting the appropriate level of documentation to support analyses performed decisions made and conclusions reached for purposes of reporting and compliance.
Key job responsibilities
In order to be successful the candidate must possess the ability to think strategically while also engaging in normal day-to-day tactical details. The candidate must:
- Have in-depth technical VAT Advisory knowledge with experience evaluating and advising on business initiatives contemplated transactions and business proposals; and
- Should be able to support on extremely complex audit and controversy projects in a hands-on and dynamic way.
- Candidate should be able to effectively manage networks and stakeholders and also must be able to communicate written and verbally complex VAT concepts in ways that are meaningful and useful to non-tax professionals.
- Demonstrable VAT advisory experience with a global consulting firm law firm or blue chip commercial organisation.
- Experience in EMEA focused Advisory
- Previous experience in retail and/or e-commerce would be desirable.
- Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
- Recognised professional tax qualification chartered accountant or relevant law degree
- Detail-oriented individual who takes ownership of projects is organized possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and is able to deliver on tight deadlines
- Highly motivated hard-working and able to work in a fast paced informal and often ambiguous environment
- Able to clearly and concisely interface with all levels of management
- Able to analyze and review statutes regulations and case law and then extract data and make appropriate recommendations
- Effective interpersonal skills including persuasive written and oral communication skills
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 an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
This position will work closely with local business partners and members of the tax department to manage and understand transactions and restructurings. In addition the position is to ensure VAT technical advice to support our VAT reporting compliance and on-going tax controversy requirements.
This position is not directly involved in day to day compliance but is responsible for assisting with the delivery of planning real time coordination and communication of various tax-related projects as well as collaborating with business partner contacts. This includes drafting the appropriate level of documentation to support analyses performed decisions made and conclusions reached for purposes of reporting and compliance.
Key job responsibilities
In order to be successful the candidate must possess the ability to think strategically while also engaging in normal day-to-day tactical details. The candidate must:
- Have in-depth technical VAT Advisory knowledge with experience evaluating and advising on business initiatives contemplated transactions and business proposals; and
- Should be able to support on extremely complex audit and controversy projects in a hands-on and dynamic way.
- Candidate should be able to effectively manage networks and stakeholders and also must be able to communicate written and verbally complex VAT concepts in ways that are meaningful and useful to non-tax professionals.
- Demonstrable VAT advisory experience with a global consulting firm law firm or blue chip commercial organisation.
- Experience in EMEA focused Advisory
- Previous experience in retail and/or e-commerce would be desirable.
- Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
- Recognised professional tax qualification chartered accountant or relevant law degree
- Detail-oriented individual who takes ownership of projects is organized possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and is able to deliver on tight deadlines
- Highly motivated hard-working and able to work in a fast paced informal and often ambiguous environment
- Able to clearly and concisely interface with all levels of management
- Able to analyze and review statutes regulations and case law and then extract data and make appropriate recommendations
- Effective interpersonal skills including persuasive written and oral communication skills
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 an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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