Accountant

Orion Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accountant for a 6-month PAYE contract based in Aberdeen, Scotland. The successful candidate will handle forecasting, month-end accruals, and reporting in G&A and Logistics. Familiarity with joint venture accounting processes and tools like SAP and Excel is essential. This role requires strong analytical, organizational, and teamwork skills to meet monthly deadlines. If interested, please apply with your current CV, quoting reference TR/078196.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Oil & Gas Operator environment preferred.
• Familiar with joint venture accounting processes.
• Experience with cost allocation methodologies is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide forecasting, accruals, and reporting for G&A and Logistics.
• Support joint venture audits and related cost activities.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Teamwork

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Accountant, based in Aberdeen. This has been released on a 6 month PAYE contract in Aberdeen.

Responsibilities

To provide cover in areas to include -

• G&A - forecasting, month end accruals and reporting, timewriting, headcount reporting
• Logistics - forecasting, month end accruals and allocations to activities, reporting
• Support to joint venture audits
• Any other joint venture cost related activities

Specific Requirements

• Previous experience in an Oil & Gas Operator environment preferred.
• Familiar with joint venture accounting processes
• Familiar with cost allocation methodologies (eg G&A, logistics)
• Previous experience with SAP, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• Ability to prioritise and work to monthly deadlines.
• Flexible - capable of working on own initiative, but also demonstrating great teamwork.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills - to make sense of complex data, assess options and make sound recommendations.
• Organizational skills - ensure all deliverables are fulfilled on time and of good quality.
• The ideal candidate will have gained their experience within an operator business and be familiar with all JV accounting processes and cost allocation methodologies.

Temporary 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/078196.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion

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.