Senior Indirect Tax Manager

Job Description

Company Description

We’re ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you’re free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

But how are we showing up? We’re proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.

Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.

Job Description

The Senior Indirect Tax Manager plays an important role, combining strategic advisory support with hands‑on leadership of VAT compliance activities. The role ensures the business meets all indirect tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions while proactively identifying risks, legislative changes, and opportunities for improvement. Working closely with the Head of Indirect Tax & Customs, the wider Tax team, and cross‑functional partners, the Senior Indirect Tax Manager will guide the business through complex indirect tax matters, lead tax authority interactions, and drive enhancements to processes, controls, and automation.

The Details

• Identify, monitor, and assess global indirect tax developments and their implications for ASOS.
• Advise on indirect tax aspects of new business initiatives, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.
• Act as a key point of contact for HMRC and other tax authorities, managing audits and enquiries.
• Deliver VAT training to finance and business teams.
• Support strategic direction for the indirect tax function alongside the Head of Indirect Tax & Customs.
• Own end-to-end VAT compliance processes, including timely and accurate reporting and payments.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and ensure robust governance and controls.
• Oversee interactions with outsourced compliance providers and internal finance teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Supporting our culture by championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.

We believe being together in person helps us move faster, connect more deeply, and achieve more as a team. That’s why our approach to working together includes spending at least 3 days a week in the office. It’s a rhythm that speeds up decision-making, helps ASOSers learn from each other more quickly, and builds the kind of culture where people can grow, create, and succeed.

Qualifications

About You

• Professional tax qualification (ATT, CTA, ACCA, ACA preferred).
• Significant experience in indirect tax advisory and compliance, ideally within retail/e-commerce.
• Proven ability to manage tax authority audits and enquiries.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Commercially astute with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Experience with process improvement and automation projects is desirable.

Additional Information

BeneFITS’

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• Employee sample sales
• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Performance related bonus
• Private medical care scheme
• Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role.

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