Joint Venture Accountant - VR/31305

Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an experienced Joint Venture Accountant to join their team in Aberdeen on a temporary basis, potentially becoming permanent. In this role, you will ensure accurate financial transactions and compliance while collaborating with multiple teams to provide financial insights, manage budgets, conduct audits, and streamline processes.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Experience with Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs) in oil and gas.
• Advanced understanding of upstream oil and gas operations.

Responsibilities

• Managing JV financial procedures and compliance with SOPs and JOAs.
• Administering JV budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Liaising with internal teams to identify financial risks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Financial analysis

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Experienced Joint Venture Accountant required to join a forward-thinking energy company operating at the forefront of the oil and gas industry. Initially available on a temporary basis this could lead to a permanent position.

In this role, you will work at the heart of joint venture operations ensuring all transactions are accurate, compliant with Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs) and SOAPs, and tightly controlled through rigorous audits. You’ll collaborate closely with operational, technical, and commercial teams across partner companies, delivering clear financial insights that safeguard and optimise our ventures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing all JV financial procedures ensuring compliance with industry-standard SOAPs and JOAs.
• Administering JV budgets, forecasts, and approvals, providing detailed variance analysis and commentary.
• Reviewing and reconciling JV billing, invoices, accruals, cash balances, and general ledger postings.
• Liaising with internal teams and partner companies to identify financial risks, streamline processes, and support operational decisions.
• Coordinating and participating in JV and corporate audits, ensuring timely resolution of audit queries.
• Supporting continuous improvement and standardisation of JV accounting processes.
• Preparing sales and recharge invoices, manage real estate accounting processes including tenant invoicing.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Proven knowledge and experience of Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs) within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong understanding of upstream oil and gas business operations.
• Experience with SAP and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

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