Amazon is hiring for a VAT Manager, based in London,to focus on supporting our Digital and Devices business lines in aVAT advisory role. The successful candidate will engage and partnerwith the Digital and Devices business teams to support current andfuture offerings across EMEA regions, including expansions,restructurings, ESS obligations for cross-border supplies ofdigital services, operating guidelines, and day-to-day questions.The candidate must be comfortable directly liaising with variousbusiness teams within the company, with an aim of gaining a deepunderstanding of the business vision and model in order to developclear tax solutions in support of the business, develop taxrequirements that clearly articulate such solutions, and drive theimplementation of the tax requirements. Key job responsibilitiesThe ideal candidate will focus on indirect tax matters but willalso have a base knowledge of direct tax and transfer pricingissues and how these can impact the business solution beingarticulated. The candidate will also work with other members of theglobal tax department to formulate and drive wider VAT indirect taxstrategy, communicate current and future business plans, obtaincross-functional tax subject matter input, and ensure coordinationof cross-functional tax solutions. A day in the life This positionis not directly involved in day-to-day VAT compliance but isresponsible for delivering the advisory planning, real timecoordination, and communication of various tax-related projectsacross EMEA regions, including supporting engagements andnegotiations with external advisors, government bodies, taxauthorities, and auditors. About the team The Digital and Devicestax team supports and partners with Amazon business lines includingAlexa, Audible, Kindle, Amazon Games, Amazon Music, Prime Video,Amazon Studios, FireTV, Amazon Prime, Amazon Devices (Echo, Kindle,Ring), and Twitch. We also support Project Kuiper to launchlow-earth satellite broadband to unserved and underserved customersaround the world! ### BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Minimum 5 years ofrelevant tax experience (e.g., Big 4 Accounting Firm, Law Firm orin-house tax experience), or an equivalent combination of educationand experience preferred. - Fluent English language. ### PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS - Recognised professional tax qualification,chartered accountant or relevant law degree - International VATexperience in both practice and industry (including domestic andcross-border supplies of both B2C and B2B, goods and services) -Detail-oriented individual who takes ownership of projects, isorganized, possesses excellent analytical and problem-solvingskills, and is able to deliver on tight deadlines - Highlymotivated, hard-working, and able to work in a fast paced,informal, and often ambiguous environment - Able to clearly andconcisely interface with all levels of management - Able to analyzeand review statutes, regulations, and case law and then extractdata and make sound recommendations - Effective interpersonalskills, including persuasive written and oral communication skillsAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionatelythat employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. Wemake recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. Wevalue your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is alongstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our PrivacyNotice ( to know more about how we collect, use and transfer thepersonal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverseand inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employerand does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin,gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteranstatus, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Forindividuals with disabilities who would like to request anaccommodation, please visit
