About the Company/Employer

Our client is a rapidly expanding global E&P Operator headquartered in Aberdeen and London. They are now recruiting for an experienced Tax Analyst to join their team in Aberdeen on a permanent staff basis.

Job purpose

The Tax Analysts are responsible for providing tax support across the department covering tax accounting, tax compliance and tax advisory as required.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of tax numbers to be recorded in business financial books and forecasts.
• Preparation of selected Corporation Tax returns and computations including companies subject to the industry specific UK upstream Ring Fence tax regime.
• Preparation of selected Petroleum Revenue Tax (PRT) returns.
• Providing financial and tax analysis to the business as required.
• Researching legislative changes and selected tax technical matters as required.
• Any other reasonable duty as per instruction by your manager.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• Experience in a relevant corporate or accountancy firm environment.
• Understanding of complex accounting.
• A professional taxation or accounting qualification with a track record of relevant experience, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT or ATT.
• 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) and strong Excel skills.