Tax Intern

SLB; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BlueFlex

Hybrid work model

Job summary

SLB is seeking a Finance/Tax Intern to support Europe-wide accounting and finance tasks within a global technology company focused on energy innovation. The role emphasizes clear communication and teamwork to solve problems and support financial processes.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a BSc/MSc in Accounting or Finance, with strong MS Office skills and a proactive, results-driven mindset. Flexible, hybrid working arrangements are available, with a commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BSc/MSc in Accounting or Finance.
• Motivated and eager to learn, with initiative.
• Bright individual with a passion for the role.
• Results-oriented with a practical, solution-focused approach.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with wider finance/Hub teams to enable effective collaboration.
• Interface with Hub teams and operations teams.
• Run reports in SAP and perform account analysis if required.
• Assist in balance sheet reconciliations and reviews.
• Handle ad hoc requests and support tax data requests.

Skills

Accounting skills

Finance knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

BSc/MSc in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. That is our purpose. As innovators, that’s been our mission for 100 years. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act- how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. We’re working on that answer. Every day, a step closer.

Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape. It’s what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond. For a balanced planet.

With our 80 Technology centers and 4 research centers around the world we are continuously developing new tools and services to keep us at the forefront of our industry and to meet the challenges of our industry.

More than 98,000 employees over 120 countries already started their SLB journeys. Start yours now!

Location

Job Summary

The Finance/Tax Intern is responsible for various finance tasks within the team, functions and assists in managing accounting and finance tasks within Europe. Successful Position holders are excellent communicators, enjoy solving problems, and work well in teams.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

All Positions

• Develop extensive relationships with wider finance/Hub teams to enable good team working.
• Interface with Hub teams and operations teams.
• Running reports in SAP and if required account analysis
• Assist in balance sheet account reconciliations and reviews
• Ad hoc requests

Finance Positions

• Handling queries on payments, purchase orders and other expense approvals
• Assist with expense claim processing and queries (countries with manual process)
• Monitor and analysis of actual costs against budget for key accounts and cost centres
• Follow up on Intercompany recharges and help with requests and reconciliations
• Financial and operational data analysis preparation
• Assist tax with requests for information and data

Tax Position

• Responsible for monthly analysis for EU Mandatory Disclosure Regime reporting.
• Monitor intercompany agreements and help to prepare new agreements as needed.
• Maintain tax residency certificate lists and manage renewal process
• Assist with ad hoc tax filing requirements, including corporate income tax filings, VAT return filings and statistical reports
• Help develop and maintain calculations and documents for intercompany transactions
• Assist finance/operations with requests on tax related items

Preferred Skills:

• Currently pursuing BSc (third year placements)/MSc or graduated in Accounting, Finance or any related field.
• Motivated and eager to learn, with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Bright individual that has passion for the role
• Results-oriented mindset with a practical and solution-focused approach.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with different teams and stakeholders across the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Certifications and Awards:

• Top Score in the Disability Equality Index as “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” in 2025.
• Proud member of Business Disability Inn and Valuable 500 initiative.
• Proudly ranked 4.3 out of 5 on Glassdoor for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Proudly ranked 4.1 out of 5 on Glassdoor for overall employee benefits.
• Proudly ranked 4.2 out of 5 overall on Indeed.

BlueFlex (if eligible):

We are open to flexible, hybrid working with a combination of on-site & home working days.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.