Job Description

The Indirect Tax landscape is changing for Primark with the continued introduction of real-time reporting and e-invoicing requirements across many of our European markets and Primark’s exciting expansion plans. Primark is seeking a strategic and commercially aware tax professional to lead the transformation of our indirect tax and fiscal compliance processes across our global markets.

This role blends technical tax expertise, regulatory insight, and project leadership to ensure our processes meet evolving VAT, sales tax, and fiscal requirements across multiple jurisdictions. This opportunity, by its nature, offers unique exposure to our high-energy commercial business, its operations, and its people.

You’ll work cross-functionally to improve indirect tax reporting, mitigate compliance risks, and ensure fiscal and indirect tax requirements are seamlessly embedded into business processes and systems across all markets.

If you enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and have a desire to make a meaningful impact on our business, come join our amazing team!

Duties & Responsibilities

Indirect Tax Transformation

Responsible for the effective delivery of Primark’s key indirect tax transformation objectives by collaborating with the indirect tax team, key business stakeholders and external advisors.
Act as the business owner for indirect tax reporting data to ensure completeness, accuracy and consistency across source systems, ERP platforms and tax technology solutions.
Collaborate with a wide number of teams to enhance VAT determination, reporting, and data.
Design and implement a reconciliation framework linking transactional source data, fiscal reporting submissions, ERP outputs and VAT returns, providing transparency, audit readiness and substantiation of data integrity across the indirect tax reporting process.

Indirect Tax Compliance

Provide strategic oversight of indirect tax reporting across EMEA and other global jurisdictions, ensuring timely, accurate and controlled reporting.
Drive automation of indirect tax reporting and control activities, reducing reliance on manual interventions while improving consistency, accuracy and auditability.
Continue to develop a culture of continuous improvement within the Indirect Tax Compliance team to bring efficiencies to indirect tax reporting processes and technology.
Provide strategic oversight and technical support for indirect tax audits, enquiries and investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and appropriate remediation actions implemented (where necessary).

Indirect Tax Governance, Risk & Controls Oversight

Examine existing end-to-end indirect tax reporting processes to identify and mitigate indirect tax risks through the enhancement of controls, safeguards and governance.
Work with the team to ensure robust documentation of all key indirect tax compliance processes are in place and up to date with clear ownership of actions, driving value creation and risk reduction.
Conduct horizon scanning and strategic impact assessments of regulatory developments, ensuring timely adaptation of systems and processes.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in tax controls, leveraging technology, automation, and data analytics to enhance compliance maturity.

Digital reporting & Fiscal compliance

Partner with Technology and Programme Delivery teams to define, design and implement indirect tax technology capabilities required to support e-invoicing, real-time reporting and broader digital tax authority mandates.
Own the tax workstream for global fiscal and digital reporting programmes, providing governance, decision-making and oversight to ensure tax requirements are effectively managed through design, testing, deployment and business-as-usual operations.
Lead and develop a dedicated Fiscal SME capability, providing technical direction, prioritisation and oversight to ensure fiscal requirements are translated into scalable business and technology solutions.
Oversee fiscal compliance vendors and technology partners, maintaining robust governance frameworks, service performance metrics and control monitoring processes to ensure delivery of regulatory obligations.
Architect and govern the strategic design of a global fiscal compliance framework for GPOS deployment, ensuring robust alignment with multi-jurisdictional regulatory landscapes.
Together with the Global Indirect Tax & Fiscal Advisory Manager, support enterprise-wide requirements gathering, fiscal impact modelling, and proactive risk mitigation initiatives to support scalable implementation.
Champion enterprise-wide training and capability building, serving as the senior subject matter expert on fiscal and indirect tax governance.
Ensure fiscal, digital reporting and tax data requirements are incorporated into Global Point of Sale (GPOS) and supporting technology platforms, enabling compliant reporting, audit readiness and robust operational controls.
Serve as a key advisor to the Programme Director and Business Delivery Lead, shaping stakeholder engagement strategies and long-term compliance roadmaps.

Qualifications

Qualified tax professional with 10+ years’ post-qualification experience
Strong technical expertise in indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Proven ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams
Experience leading tax technology, digital reporting, e-invoicing or fiscal compliance transformation programmes.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex tax issues
Commercially aware, detail-oriented, and highly organised
Ability to lead, influence and coach others.
Proficient in MS Office; Alteryx skills desirable
Experience in retail or fast-paced environments preferred
Collaborative team player with high emotional intelligence
Self-driven and proactive with the ability to take ownership and deliver results independently
Strong analytical thinker with a proactive mindset
Skilled at building trusted relationships across all levels
Operates with integrity, professionalism, and diplomacy
Comfortable working in agile environments with evolving priorities

Additional Information

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.

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About the company

Primark is a fashion and home retailer with a focus on affordable, everyday style. It carries a wide range of products including clothing for babies, kids, women, and men, plus home goods, accessories, beauty items, and confectionery, sold in its many stores across Europe and in the United States. Customers shop in brick-and-mortar stores, where goods move quickly and prices stay low to reflect Primark’s value-focused model. The company differentiates itself by offering a broad, multi-category assortment at low prices, relying on a fast-paced store network and frequent product turnover to keep fashion affordable. Its goal is to help people access stylish looks and everyday essentials at great prices, while expanding its presence especially in the United States.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dublin, Ireland

Founded

1969

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Primark's store-led, low-price format keeps costs lean versus omnichannel rivals.
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Oct 15th, 2026

Exclusive: Primark's benefits package helps to uphold corporate values and culture.

Exclusive: Primark's benefits package helps to uphold corporate values and culture. Employee Benefits Live 2026: Primark uses its benefits package to reinforce its corporate values and culture. In the closing keynote on day two of Employee Benefits Live, Lisa Buckley, head of global benefits at Primark, addressed delegates in a session titled 'Benefits don't create culture - but they shape it'. Buckley explained that while Primark's employees help to carry the culture in workplaces, the benefits package helps to shape it. The retailer's mantra is Every Person Impacts Culture (EPIC), which is repeated and displayed in every store and office. The organisation ensures benefits link back to its corporate values. For example, one of Primark's key values is caring, so the organisation promotes benefits such as its employee assistance programme (EAP) to support this. Primark aims to keep benefits simple, scalable and local. It launched a new benefits site and communications campaign to ensure all employees are aware of what is on offer. Feedback found that while they valued discounts and flexible-working patterns, they were not aware of the whole benefits package. Buckley explained that the campaign focused around putting information about all benefits in one place so employees can look through when they need to. It used imagery relating to the retailer's brown shopping bag to grab the attention of staff and demonstrate how benefits can be relevant to their own needs and life stages. Primark groups its benefits into six pillars of pay, future, health, travel, time and perks, but also into life moments, such as retirement, saving, growing a family and caring for someone. The campaign was shared through internal social networks and displays in all workplaces. Around 40% of employees have used the site since it was launched a few weeks ago. Buckley said: "It"s been really valuable, and we can even see take up in benefits that we've had for years, but that nobody's really focused on." In Ireland, Primark has been working on a communications campaign to inform staff about pensions auto-enrolment that came into effect in January 2026. This is mandatory for eligible employees and they have a choice of scheme between the Primark Pension Plan and the government's MyFutureFund, but the employer needed to make staff aware of their options. Buckley explained that in order to reach employees about the changes, it had to create a impactful communications. It created the colourful character of Nana who appeared on posters, information booklets and cards to grab the attention of staff and inform them about their pension choices. "We're very happy with that campaign, but it is all about trying to grab attention. It's a busy world out there, and people aren't sitting at desks. It's what we can do," said Buckley.

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Oct 11th, 2026

Primark US recalls allegedly defective water balloon pumps due to injury hazard.

Primark US recalls allegedly defective water balloon pumps due to injury hazard. October 11, 2026 Primark US has announced a recall of its water balloon pumps after determining that the product can build excessive pressure during use, causing the pump to rupture. This defect creates a risk of physical injury to users and anyone nearby. The recall applies to water balloon pumps sold in blue and pink. The pumps are designed in the shape of a water bottle with a spray-style top. Product code 5252801 appears on the price tag attached to the back of the bottle. Contact The Ammons Law Firm for legal help involving dangerous and defective products. A product like this is often used at close range, sometimes by children or in crowded settings. When pressure builds and the container bursts, it can send pieces or water outward with force, putting the face and eyes directly at risk. Injuries to the eyes in situations like this can be serious, especially when they happen without warning. Products made for good, fun times should never put people in danger. The Ammons Law Firm helps those harmed by unsafe consumer goods and recalled items. Its product recall attorneys hold manufacturers accountable when dangerous products reach the public and cause preventable harm. If you or a loved one were injured by a defective or recalled product, contact The Ammons Law Firm for a free consultation. The Ammons Law Firm can review your case, explain your legal options, and help you pursue the accountability you deserve.

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Oct 8th, 2026

WRAP launches UK textiles collection initiative.

WRAP launches UK textiles collection initiative. Waste charity kicks off Textiles Collection Transition Programme in bid to streamline how textiles are collected, sorted, reused, and recycled. Next, Primark, and Tesco are among the businesses to this week join forces with waste charity WRAP to launch a new industry-wide global initiative to re-design the UK's textile collection system to boost... To continue reading this article... Join BusinessGreen. In just a few clicks you can start your free BusinessGreen Lite membership for 12 months, providing you access to: * Three complimentary articles per month covering the latest real-time news, analysis, and opinion from Europe's leading source of information on the Green economy and business * Receive important and breaking news stories via our daily news alert * Our weekly newsletter with the best of the week's green business news and analysis

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Oct 8th, 2026

Primark's 12 Thongs of Christmas advent calendar will jingle a few bells

Primark's 12 Thongs of Christmas advent calendar will jingle a few bells 8th October 2026 Primark's 12 Thongs of Christmas advent calendar is a surefire way to land yourself on the naughty list this year. For around €18, it's the gift that keeps on giving, and it's not just a gift for yourself; why not play Santa this year and tick yourself off your partner's wishlist? Today's top videos Lauded as the 'advent calendar of dreams', it comprises 12 festive pairs of panties in shades of white, pink, black, and red that'll leave your Dadaí na Nollaig's cheeks rosy red. You'll unwrap 12 days' worth of fun (and counting), with five lace bandeau-style thongs and seven string thongs. There are two stars of the show, in our opinion. The first is a pretty-in-pink string thong with a bow strategically placed on the centre back. A substitute for mistletoe, perhaps? The second is a festive red string thong with pom-poms attached to bows on either hip. Baby, it's cold outside, but it'll be getting heated in the sheets. The 12 Thongs of Christmas advent calendar has launched in Primark stores across the UK, and is expected to drop in Irish stores in the coming days. And there are already a few candy canes raised in anticipation. One excited TikTok user commented: 'It's not a want, it's a need.' Another wrote: 'HAHA genius. I want it,' as someone else penned: 'I will definitely be buying one.' If you ask us, €18 is a total bargain for 12 pairs of panties, especially considering the price tag on SKIMS' 2025 advent calendar was a hefty €566. Also part of Primark's 2026 Christmas offering is the Christmas Santa Babydoll and Thong Lingerie Set (€16), which is sure to jingle a few bells this festive period. You Might Also Like M&S launch mince pies for people who hate mince pies in wacky Christmas collection Listen to our Podcasts .

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Oct 6th, 2026

Primark sets aside space for breastfeeding in German stores.

Primark sets aside space for breastfeeding in German stores. Primark is setting up special "Mom's Rooms" in 26 German stores where mothers can breastfeed or pump in peace. The fashion chain is thus responding to a need it identified through its own research. Mom's Rooms. More than half of the mothers surveyed said that the lack of a quiet place had made a store visit difficult at some point. About three out of four would like to be able to voluntarily use a separate room while shopping. The Mom's Rooms will be located near the fitting rooms and will feature, among other things, a seat and extra privacy. Primark does emphasize, however, that the initiative is not intended to discourage public breastfeeding. "Every mother should be able to decide for herself where and how she breastfeeds her child," says Karolina Klingenberg, spokesperson for Primark Germany and Austria. Primark currently has 28 stores in Germany, so only two stores are not (yet) participating. For substantive support, Primark is collaborating with the German family organization Wellcome. Through QR codes in the spaces, mothers also have access to advice and tips. Primark also plans to roll out the concept beyond its own stores. The retailer is inviting other stores, restaurants, shopping centers, and public institutions to make breastfeeding-friendly spaces more visible.

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Indirect Tax Senior Manager - Transformation & Digital Compliance

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