Corporate Tax Assistant

NOV; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support toward ATT qualification

Exposure to UK and international tax

Structured onboarding and development

Job summary

NOV is seeking a Corporate Tax Assistant to support the UK Corporate Tax Department in delivering accurate and timely direct and indirect tax compliance and reporting activities. You will assist with the preparation of UK corporation tax returns and computations, support overseas tax reporting and contribute to tax administration processes across a global organisation.

This role is ideal for someone early in their finance or tax career who is eager to learn, develop technical expertise and work

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance or Tax.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a specialist corporate tax environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and submission of UK corporation tax returns and tax computations.
• Assist with direct and indirect tax reporting and compliance activities.
• Support overseas tax return preparation and related tax administration processes.
• Collaborate with accounting, treasury and statutory reporting teams across the business.
• Maintain accurate tax records, documentation and compliance schedules.
• Respond to internal and external tax‑related queries.
• Support the use and maintenance of tax software and reporting systems.
• Contribute to process improvements and ongoing compliance initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with UK and international stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.
• Develop technical knowledge through training and professional qualification studies.

Skills

Accounting basics

Attention to detail

Communication

Deadline management

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax

Tools

Microsoft Excel

OneSource

AlphaTax

Outlook

Job description

About the Role

As a Corporate Tax Assistant, you will support the UK Corporate Tax Department in delivering accurate and timely direct and indirect tax compliance and reporting activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a long‑term career within corporate tax while gaining exposure to a wide range of tax and finance activities across a global organisation.

You will assist with the preparation of UK corporation tax returns and computations, support overseas tax reporting activities, and contribute to corporate tax administration processes. The role involves regular collaboration with finance, accounting, treasury, and tax stakeholders across the UK and internationally, requiring strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.

This position is ideal for someone early in their finance or tax career who is eager to learn, develop technical expertise and work toward a professional tax qualification such as ATT.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and submission of UK corporation tax returns and tax computations.
• Assist with direct and indirect tax reporting and compliance activities.
• Support overseas tax return preparation and related tax administration processes.
• Collaborate with accounting, treasury and statutory reporting teams across the business.
• Maintain accurate tax records, documentation and compliance schedules.
• Respond to internal and external tax‑related queries.
• Support the use and maintenance of tax software and reporting systems.
• Contribute to process improvements and ongoing compliance initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with UK and international stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.
• Develop technical knowledge through training and professional qualification studies.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance, Tax or a related discipline.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a specialist corporate tax environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Working towards or recently obtained ATT qualification.
• Previous exposure to UK corporate tax or finance compliance activities.
• Experience using tax or finance systems such as OneSource or AlphaTax.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable and open to working in a dynamic global environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across functions.

What We Offer

• Support toward obtaining professional qualification such as ATT.
• Exposure to UK and international corporate tax activities within a global organisation.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced tax professionals and cross‑functional finance teams.
• Structured onboarding and ongoing technical development.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to develop niche and highly valued technical expertise within corporate tax.