At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare tax reports, support compliance, and optimise tax strategies in a dynamic energy business.
- Company: Join a growing upstream energy company in Aberdeen with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Gain exposure to high-value tax matters and work closely with senior stakeholders.
- Other info: Collaborative culture that values growth and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while developing your tax expertise.
- Qualifications: Professionally qualified in tax or accounting with experience in UK upstream oil & gas tax.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
We are seeking a talented and commercially minded Tax Consultant to join a dynamic and growing upstream energy business located in Aberdeen on a contract basis. This is a high-impact role supporting a diverse asset base within a company focused on delivering strong financial returns through resilience, yield, and growth. As part of a forward-thinking Tax team, you will play a key role in delivering robust tax reporting and compliance, while supporting strategic tax initiatives that optimise value and manage risk across the group.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly tax reporting for group purposes, including current and deferred tax calculations, journals, and shareholder reporting packs.
- Support annual statutory reporting, including tax disclosures, journals, and audit queries.
- Review tax account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare and review Corporation Tax returns for submission to HMRC.
- Assist with HMRC enquiries and correspondence.
- Support the design and implementation of tax and finance controls, ensuring appropriate documentation and compliance.
- Contribute to transfer pricing reviews, including preparation and maintenance of supporting documentation.
- Assist with tax governance activities, including maintaining the Tax Risk Register and Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) requirements.
- Provide support on tax advisory projects, identifying opportunities to optimise the group’s tax position and mitigate risks.
Background & Experience
- Professionally qualified in tax or accounting (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent).
- Strong grounding in tax accounting and reporting, including group and statutory requirements.
- Proven experience in UK upstream oil & gas tax, particularly RFCT, SCT, and Energy Profits Levy (EPL).
- Experience in corporate tax compliance and reporting processes.
- Familiarity with SAP (desirable but not essential).
- Proactive mindset with a strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning in a constantly evolving tax landscape.
What’s on Offer
- Be part of a growing, opportunity-rich business with a strong presence in the UK energy sector.
- Exposure to complex, high-value tax matters in a commercially driven environment.
- Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and influence strategic decision-making.
- A collaborative culture that values innovation, efficiency, and growth.
Next Steps
If you are interested in this contract role, please apply here with a full CV. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out to Jane Grant at Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment on 07849 087 947 or jane.grant@cooperparry.com.
Tax Consultant employer: Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking upstream energy business in Aberdeen, where you will thrive in a collaborative culture that values innovation and growth. As a Tax Consultant, you will have the opportunity to work on complex tax matters while influencing strategic decisions, all within a supportive environment that prioritises employee development and offers exposure to high-value projects in the UK energy sector.
Contact Details:
Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment Recruitment Team
