Revenue Accountant

Strategic Resources ERC Ltd; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Resources ERC Ltd in Aberdeen seeks an experienced Revenue Accountant for an initial 12-month PAYE contract with hybrid working. The role delivers accurate production, revenue and inventory information for oil and gas assets and reports to Finance & Business Services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for revenue & production accounting, monthly reporting, and supporting budgeting. A recognised accounting qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) and strong analytical

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with recognised accounting qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Experience of revenue and production accounting and reporting within upstream oil and gas is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to interact with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely production, revenue and inventory information.
• Provide high quality management information and financial reporting.
• Drive automation in reporting systems where possible and support budgeting/planning.
• Ensure invoicing accuracy and timely revenue recognition across assets (operated and non-operated).
• Prepare monthly accounts, reconciliations and variance analysis for management.
• Support cash forecasting and liaise with Treasury for weekly cash flow.
• Assist in external reporting and adherence to accounting policies.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Revenue & production accounting

Experience with financial systems

Ability to work under pressure

Proactive change driver

Education

ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Our client, an Oil and Gas Operator in Aberdeen is seeking an experienced Revenue Accountant. This is an initial 12 month PAYE contract role with a hybrid working system in place.

Department: Finance & Business Services

Purpose of Role:

Deliver accurate and timely production, revenue and inventory information.

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

Provide high quality management information

Deliver high quality and timely financial and management reporting

Encourage the development of reporting systems driving automation wherever possible

Support business strategy and deliver objectives, performance and growth

Work closely with other functions to ensure effective relationships and business delivery

Direct Revenue & Production Support

Ensure complete and accurate accounting and reporting of hydrocarbon revenue, stocks and over/underlift across all operated and non-operated assets

Ensure all invoices prepared and issued correctly and timely

Confirm self-bill invoices consistent with expectations and recorded in Finance System

Ensure account reconciliations and variance analysis provide appropriate control environment and reporting to management

Manage and prepare monthly accounting and reporting ensuring adherence to accounting policies, best practice and recommended industry accounting practice

Ensure continual improvement and enhancement of the accounting and reporting processes

Assist in the development of reporting systems driving automation wherever possible

Deliver weekly cash forecast to Treasury on receipts

Support Tax on preparation of PRT returns

Input to annual budget and plan process with the business and functions

Ensure good relationship with external stakeholders

Other Activities

Support Group initiatives/projects, as required

Any other reasonable duty as per instruction by your manager

ER Allowance - The postholder may be required to join the emergency response rota should this become a requirement of the position.

Degree qualified and with recognised accounting qualification ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent

Experience of revenue and production accounting and reporting within upstream oil and gas industry is essential

Excellent accountant with proven track record

Strong analytical skills

Experience of Financial Systems

Excellent interpersonal skills and adept at interacting with individuals at all levels in the organisation

Focus on service delivery to business and functions

Flexible and responsive to stakeholder requirements and changing environment

Ability to deliver high quality work by deadlines and work effectively under time pressure

Ability to work on own initiative, proactively drive change, take responsibility and manage tasks through to completion