Tax Advisor in Aberdeen

New Job Opportunity - Tax Advisor - 12 Month Contract PAYE

Our Client has a requirement for a Tax Advisor, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Kingswells, Aberdeen.

Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days home

Contract Length: 12 month contract

Rate: Negotiable rate Inside IR35 PAYE

Purpose of Role

The Tax Adviser will be responsible for UK Tax Compliance and UK Tax Provisioning for the UK entities. The role will ensure that all statutory tax obligations are met accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with relevant legislation and company policies.

Critical Responsibilities

• Ensure that all activities are carried out safely, in compliance with regulatory requirements, legislation, and HSES Procedures.
• Act as an experienced tax practitioner in corporate tax and tax accounting.
• Prepare Corporation Tax returns and computations for UK companies (experience with ring fence rules preferred but not essential).
• Prepare all necessary data, examine technical issues, and compute tax liabilities using specialist software.
• File Corporation Tax Returns with HMRC and assist in addressing HMRC queries to ensure liabilities are agreed.
• Research and review selected tax technical matters relevant to tax return responsibilities.
• Prepare tax provisions for inclusion in the statutory accounts of UK legal entities.
• Prepare group relief and corporate interest restriction positions, examining technical issues and analyzing tax legislation to determine appropriate presentation of specific transactions.
• Prepare Petroleum Revenue Tax (PRT) returns for PRT fields and assist with associated PRT compliance (experience preferred but not essential).
• Prepare Energy Profits Levy (EPL) calculations for compliance and UK statutory reporting (experience preferred but not essential).
• Support the wider tax function as required.
• Assist with tax advisory and tax compliance as required.
• Assist with UK statutory tax provisions.
• Work with and support other members of the wider UK tax team.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as instructed by your manager.

Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities

• Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with company Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures.
• Complete any compulsory compliance training as required.

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility, and Competence

• UK Tax Compliance and UK Tax Provisioning.
• Filing of Corporation Tax Returns and computation of liabilities.
• Researching technical issues, analyzing tax legislation, and determining appropriate accounting presentation.
• Preparation of Petroleum Revenue Tax and Energy Profits Levy returns and calculations.
• Preparation of tax provisions for statutory accounts.
• Collaboration with the wider UK tax team.

Critical Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Professional Tax Qualification
• Degree qualified
• Corporate accountancy background, preferably in the oil and gas industry
• Experience in UK upstream Corporation Tax and PRT preferred but not essential
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
• Highly numerate
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Deadline-driven
• Knowledge of UK upstream tax software desirable; SAP knowledge preferable but not essential
• Ability to learn and develop understanding of accounting systems
• Strong Excel skills
• Proactive, driven, supportive team player capable of operating in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

Additional Information

• Close collaboration with other members of the UK tax team to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Support in tax advisory, compliance, and statutory tax provisions as required.
• The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Tax Advisor looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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