Our client, an Oil & Gas operator is currently recruiting for a Tax Compliance & Provisioning Accountant. Based in Aberdeen, the role is on a permanent basis and offers hybrid working.
ROLE
UK Tax Compliance and UK Tax Provisioning.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preparation of Corporation Tax returns and computations for the company. Preparation of all necessary data, examination of technical issues, computation of tax liability using specialist software
Filing corporation Tax Returns with HMRC, assisting addressing questions from HMRC, ultimately ensuring that liability agreed
Researching/legislative checking of selected tax technical matters relevant to tax return responsibilities
Preparing tax provisioning for inclusion in the statutory accounts of the Corporate UK legal entities in UK.
Preparing the UK group relief and UK corporate interest restriction position of the group
Examination of technical issues and analysis of tax legislation to determine the appropriate presentation of specific transactions
Preparation of Petroleum Revenue Tax returns for PRT Fields and assistance with all associated PRT compliance.
Assisting with Tax compliance as required;
Assistance with UK statutory tax provisions
Working with and supporting other members of the wider UK tax team.
Preparation of Energy Profits Levy calculations for compliance and UK statutory reporting.
Supporting across wider tax function as required
Any other reasonable duty as per instruction by your Manager:
Assisting with Tax advisory as required;
REQUIREMENTS:
Experience in relevant corporate or accountancy firm environment or working in the oil and gas industry.
Strong accounting skillset with understanding of complex accounting
Tax practitioner or strong background in accounting with a willingness to learn taxation.
Professional taxation or accounting qualification, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT or ATT (or working towards)
Degree qualified (preferably Accounting, Finance, Law (desired but not essential)
Upstream Corporation Tax and PRT experience (desired but not essential)
Strong analytical ability
Attention to detail and a desire for precision
Highly numerate
Effective communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of UK Upstream tax software desirable, together with knowledge of SAP (preferable but not essential).
Ability to learn and develop understanding of accounting systems in order to navigate them.
Strong Excel skills
Pro-active, driven, ability to take ownership and is a supportive and congenial team player
Desire to grow and learn in a supportive fast paced dynamic work environment