Because our tomorrow is in your hands. Finance, our way.
Finance at Primark
Our finance team is renowned for their attention to detail. You’ll enable us to navigate the financial landscape with precision, contributing to the strategic decisions that support our growth. Surround yourself with experts, and bring your scientific mind to shape the future of our organisation.
What You’ll Get
As a Finance Associate – Indirect Taxes: People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle: 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and 5 optional days. Primark offers Tax Saver Tickets, a fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.
What You’ll Do
Prepare and submit indirect tax and statistical returns accurately and on time across all jurisdictions.
Coordinate with external advisors to ensure compliance with all tax obligations.
Manage VAT payments and refunds, ensuring timely processing and accurate posting to accounts.
Reconcile VAT/sales tax entries with the general ledger and ensure period‑end accuracy.
Support internal and external audits and maintain proper tax records in line with local requirements.
Monitor legislative changes and collaborate with the tax team to improve compliance processes.
What You’ll Bring
Actively pursuing or interested in an accounting or tax qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CTA, Tax Technician).
Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong financial and analytical skills with demonstrable experience.
Previous experience in a tax environment, particularly VAT compliance.
Excellent planning, organisational, and time‑management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; European language proficiency is an advantage.
Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating your individuality and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future — and we’re excited to develop yours.
About Primark
At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we’re caring and always strive to put people first. We’re also dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed together.
If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology, please contact your talent acquisition specialist.
All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and, for some roles, criminal and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.
Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, striving to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.
Seniority levelEntry level
Employment typeContract
Job functionFinance and Sales
IndustryAccounting
LocationDublin, County Dublin, Ireland
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