Finance Associate - Indirect Tax Compliance (12 Month Ftc)

Finance Associate – Indirect Tax Compliance (12 month FTC)

Because we strive to put people first.

Culture, our way.

Finance at Primark

What's a career at Primark all about?

The positive impact you're making, the experiences you're having and the people you're with.

You're our inspiration.

Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected.

Leave your mark.

And do it your way.

What You'll Do as a Finance Associate – Indirect Tax Compliance

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 : Pension, 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.

Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

In your role, you'll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets.

Here's a flavour of your day-to-day :

Responsible for timely preparation of Indirect Tax and Statistical returns across a set of specific countries assigned to this role

Liaising with external advisors to ensure timely and accurate completion of all obligations

Ensuring all VAT payments / (refunds) are paid / (received) in a timely manner

Ensuring all VAT / Sales tax is posted to the accounts at period end, that it is accurate and in line with expectations (including reconciliation of VAT return payments / receivables to the General Ledger)

Assisting with internal / external audit queries

Keeping up to date with legislative developments on indirect taxes in your countries

Working with the tax team to identify opportunities for improved or more efficient tax compliance processes and implementing same

Ensuring all proper books and records are held for tax purposes in all jurisdictions and are in accordance with local tax requirements

Any additional ad hoc requirements to support the wider tax teams

Reporting into and supported by an Indirect Tax Compliance Specialist and working closely with the wider VAT team members

Frequent opportunity for knowledge sharing and to partake in VAT and related training

What You'll Bring

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular :

A flexible approach to work and be capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrable experience with strong financial and analytical skills

Experience working in tax environment, specifically a VAT compliance environment

Strong planning and organisation skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise work schedule and work within agreed timescales

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

An interest in, or be already working towards, an Accounting or Tax qualification (ACCA, ACA, tax technician, CTA or equivalent)

European language skills would be an advantage

Experience with data automation tools such as Alteryx

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 who you are 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 over 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 between online assessments, 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.

Our fashion isn't one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture.

Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.

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