Description

Amazon's diverse business requires VAT filings in a number of jurisdictions globally. Amazon is seeking a VAT Compliance Tax Analyst to work in its International Indirect Tax Compliance team based in Manchester or London, UK. The Amazon tax team is a fast-paced, team-focused, 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
As part of the International Indirect Tax Compliance team, the Tax Analyst will be required to:
• Prepare, analyse and submit EMEA ITX returns and related filings;
• Assist with ITX registrations across various jurisdictions;
• Assist with ITX compliance queries from Amazon businesses;
• Assist in the mapping of ITX processes and identify areas for improvement and solutions for ITX issues;
• Prepare or review month-end ITX account reconciliations;
• Provide internal and external audit support, including data analysis;
• Provide ITX compliance support to colleagues throughout the business and, in particular, Accounting groups and contributing and driving preparation of Tax Requirement Documents for tech teams;
• Participate in cross-functional projects with a priority on automation and in-housing;
• Supports business growth and on-boarding of new entities to ITX compliance processes.