Tax Accountant - VR/31121

Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company is seeking a Tax Accountant in Aberdeen to manage VAT compliance and tax processes across Europe and Africa. This permanent role offers hybrid working and the chance to contribute to meaningful tax strategy while enjoying a collaborative team culture and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Collaborative team culture

Healthy work-life balance

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Solid working knowledge of UK tax and VAT regulations.
• Ability to make sound judgements and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Experience in oilfield services or related industries is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting the UK group VAT return.
• Managing VAT accounts and leading the monthly VAT netting process.
• Collaborating with customs teams to account for PIVA, C79, and duty deferments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified tax or accounting professional

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (ideally Oracle)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tax Accountant to join a leading energy services company with a strong international presence.

Based in Aberdeen and offering hybrid working, this permanent role is ideal for a qualified tax or accounting professional seeking to expand their influence across VAT and employment tax compliance within complex, multinational operations.

Working as part of a well-established finance function, you'll support legal entities across Europe and Africa. You’ll take ownership of critical tax processes, provide expert guidance to the wider business, and play a key role in ensuring the organisation remains compliant with evolving tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and submitting the UK group VAT return.
• Managing VAT accounts including input, output, and control accounts.
• Leading the monthly VAT netting process and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reviewing and approving VAT treatment on new contracts.
• Working with overseas advisors to ensure timely submission of local tax returns.
• Collaborating with customs teams to account for PIVA, C79, and duty deferments.
• Overseeing and approving CIS returns, IR35 assessments, and relocation expenses.
• Supporting P11D/PSA submissions and employment tax queries.
• Monitoring and implementing legislative changes, ensuring internal processes stay aligned.
• Driving continuous improvement in VAT compliance and reporting processes.

Experience required:

• Solid working knowledge of UK tax and VAT regulations.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to make sound judgements and meet deadlines under pressure.
• High proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems, ideally Oracle.
• Experience in oilfield services or related industries is advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Contribute to meaningful tax strategy and compliance activity.
• Enjoy a collaborative team culture and a healthy work-life balance.
• Benefit from opportunities for career development and cross-functional exposure.

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