VAT Senior Manager, Amazon Ads - Global Indirect Tax Team

ID: 5684

Type: Full-time

Category: Others

Company Name: Amazon UK Services Ltd. - A10

Location: GBR, London - London - United Kingdom

Education Level: Senior

Job Description

Amazon is seeking an International Indirect Tax (VAT/GST) Senior Manager, to join the Tax team based in London, to support the Amazon Advertising business as well as support of Tax Controversy on indirect tax matters for the wider Amazon group.

The Senior Manager will work collaboratively with the Amazon Advertising business teams to support current and future Amazon Advertising product offerings, expansions and restructurings, as well as provide day-to-day support.

The candidate will participate in various cross-functional projects to provide tax considerations and requirements and should be able to communicate complex VAT concepts in ways that are meaningful and useful to non-tax professionals. The candidate will drive planning and program management for the tax work-stream and collaborate with business partners and other functional stakeholders.

The candidate will primarily focus on VAT/GST matters but also have an awareness of other tax matters (direct, transfer pricing, etc.).

Key job responsibilities
• Researching international tax issues – working with outside advisers as necessary – as part of the Tax Team supporting business initiatives.
• Defining, managing and coordinating tax requirements for existing and new program launches.
• Working on development of Tax Technology Solution including AI support tools
• Support implementation of agreed-upon indirect tax strategies and projects, including developing strategic and operational implementation work plans and ability to measure results against plans.
• Support EMEA tax controversy matters, VAT Audits and tax litigation in connection with indirect tax issues.
• Partnering with other members of the Amazon tax team handling various VAT matters including, international tax issues, mergers and acquisitions, and tax compliance. This role will also coordinate and liaise with the Amazon Legal team on EMEA tax litigation matters.
• Providing relevant tax guidance and working to build relationships with the business.
• Assess and communicate how existing or future tax laws and regulations will impact the business.
• Assist with managing relationships with outside tax advisors and regulatory authorities on an ongoing basis.
• Promote indirect tax awareness and knowledge including training and liaising with business and tax partners on changes to systems, policies and processes.

About the team
The Global Ads Indirect Tax team is responsible for helping the Ads business navigate the complexities of the global indirect tax landscape. The team supports the Amazon Ads business from a tax perspective (for both direct and indirect tax issues) and raises awareness of new regulatory and legislative changes in tax law that may impact the business. They collaborate with the broader group of tax stakeholders to ensure that all necessary requirements are met.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field, or a Bachelor's degree and experience in tax, finance or a related analytical field
- Extensive experience in an indirect tax role in a multinational and / or professional organization
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience of working with international indirect tax laws.

Preferred Qualifications

- Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks
- Experience developing and driving projects with tight schedules and multiple dependencies
- Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
- Experience working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing operations environment
- Professional tax, accounting or legal qualification (e.g. CA, ACA, CTA or similar).
- Relevant tax experience in a corporate environment, public accounting firm or major law firm.
- Expertise in international indirect tax planning and strong understanding of or practical experience with tax laws in other countries.
- Team player with good leadership skills who is confident in communicating with others and is able to work with minimal supervision.

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Company Information

Company Name: Amazon UK Services Ltd. - A10

Company Website: https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/

Company Address: GBR, Doncaster

Amazon UK Services Ltd. is a United Kingdom–incorporated operating entity within the broader Amazon corporate group that provides and supports Amazon’s retail, marketplace, logistics and customer-facing operations in the UK. As an operating company associated with the Amazon ecosystem, Amazon UK Services Ltd. is responsible for commercial and operational activities that underpin the Amazon.co.uk online marketplace and related services for consumers, third‑party sellers and business customers in the United Kingdom. The company functions as an integrated part of Amazon’s local operating footprint, combining e-commerce merchandising and retailing, marketplace platform services for sellers, order fulfillment and distribution, customer service operations, and associated commercial programs such as subscription services and advertising that are offered to UK customers and partners. At a high level, the core business activities of Amazon UK Services Ltd. center on enabling and operating a large-scale online retail marketplace. This includes operating the consumer-facing amazon.co.uk storefront and associated mobile and digital interfaces; presenting and merchandising inventories of both Amazon’s own retail purchases and the broad catalogue offered by third‑party marketplace sellers; managing catalog data, pricing and promotions; processing customer orders and payments; and providing customer support functions and dispute resolution for UK shoppers. The company plays a role in packaging and delivery logistics through Amazon’s UK fulfillment network and last-mile delivery programs by coordinating warehouse operations, inventory routing and hand-off to Amazon Logistics carriers and independent delivery service partners. Amazon UK Services Ltd. supports a suite of marketplace and seller services. These services are designed to let third‑party merchants list and sell products to UK customers through Amazon’s platform. Seller-facing capabilities typically supported by the company include seller onboarding and account management tools, product listing and catalog management, order processing interfaces, Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) options (where sellers can use Amazon’s warehouse and delivery network to store, pack and ship goods), returns management, and performance reporting. These services also include access to advertising tools that allow sellers and brands to run sponsored product and display campaigns targeted at UK shoppers, and access to analytics and business dashboards used to manage inventory, pricing and demand forecasting. A major component of Amazon UK Services Ltd.’s operations is logistics and fulfillment. Amazon operates a nationwide network of fulfilment centres, sortation centres and delivery stations across the UK; while these facilities may be managed under several related Amazon entities and operating units, the company plays a role in organising and enabling the logistics flows that serve the UK market. Typical logistics responsibilities include warehouse receiving and inventory management, order picking and packing, quality control, and coordination with Amazon Logistics and contracted delivery partners for last-mile delivery. The company also supports expedited and subscription-based delivery programs such as Amazon Prime’s fast delivery options for eligible customers. Amazon UK Services Ltd. is involved in consumer subscription and digital services sold to UK customers. While some digital products and cloud services in the Amazon portfolio are managed by separate legal entities, the UK services entity participates in the rollout, local configuration and commercial management of offerings such as Prime membership (which bundles delivery benefits with access to selected video and music content, deals and other member benefits in the UK market), as well as locally offered digital content and storefront features tailored to UK customers. The company also works with partners to operate promotional programs, seasonal sales events, and localized payment and financing offerings. Technology and platform services are central to Amazon UK Services Ltd.’s role in delivering e-commerce operations. The company leverages Amazon’s global technology stack—search and recommendation systems, marketplace APIs, seller and vendor portals, payment processing technology, and data analytics platforms—to provide a scalable online shopping experience for UK customers and to enable businesses selling through Amazon’s marketplace. This includes tools that support personalized shopping experiences, search relevance, inventory availability displays, fraud prevention, and operational dashboards for sellers and internal operational teams. In addition to customer-facing retail and marketplace operations, the company supports business-to-business functions and commercial partnerships in the UK. These include corporate procurement and vendor relationships, logistics partnerships with transportation and delivery providers, and collaboration with UK businesses that use Amazon as a channel to reach consumers. The company’s operations are also associated with employment of a substantial local workforce across technology, operations, customer service, commercial and corporate functions; coordination with third‑party service providers; and compliance with applicable UK regulatory, tax and employment frameworks. Amazon UK Services Ltd. is presented publicly as part of Amazon’s local operating structure that brings Amazon’s global retail and marketplace offerings to the UK market. The company’s activities reflect a combination of retail sales, marketplace enablement for third‑party sellers, logistics and fulfillment orchestration, customer service, and advertising and promotional services for brands and sellers. Through these functions, Amazon UK Services Ltd. contributes to Amazon’s overall objective of providing a comprehensive e-commerce platform for customers and businesses in the United Kingdom, with a focus on large selection, competitive pricing, operational speed and convenience delivered via digital platforms and an integrated logistics network.

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