Tax Advisor

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Tax Advisor, based in Aberdeen.

Responsibilities:
* Provides advice to the company on all UK tax matters.
* Working closely with other members of the Tax Department (particularly the Senior Tax Advisor as well as the Tax Manager), develops, maintains and executes tax return and preparation processes for Corporate Income Tax, Petroleum Revenue Tax and other taxes.
* Working with other members of the Tax and Finance Department, responsibility for preparing quarterly tax accruals and related accounting treatment.
* Working with other members of the Tax and Finance Department, assists with the preparation of the annual and quarterly tax budget / forecast.
* Assists with tax audits (internal/external).
* Participates in, and supports, specialist Tax or wider Finance initiatives and projects.
* Develops and maintains positive and professional relationships with Bratani and Global business units, UK tax authorities, external advisors and joint venture partners.

Experience & Qualifications:
* Degree level educated
* Relevant accounting qualification, preferably ICAS/ICAEW
* CIOT qualification - but not essential.
* Experience in a tax role, preferably gained within a large accountancy firm.
* Tax accountancy experience in accounting for current and deferred taxation
* Knowledge of UK tax legislation and conversant with all aspects of UK tax computations
* Knowledge of UK upstream taxation
* Good working knowledge of Excel, Word and tax software packages for tax return preparation
* Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
* Ability to demonstrate desire to develop tax career in UK oil and gas
* Strong communication skills, including presentation skills
* High level of Excel spreadsheet experience and skill
* Good report-writing skills
* Strong organisation and planning skills with ability to manage workload in a structured manner
* Self-motivated / Meets deadlines
* Analytical, good attention to detail
* Strong team player, good interpersonal skills.

Contract position

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/063444.

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As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.