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Tax Accountant

Petrofac

The Role

Overview

Prepare UK corporate tax returns, VAT, compliance and advisory for Petrofac.

Key Responsibilities

  • vat return
  • psa calculations
  • oracle system
  • ir35 compliance
  • tax reporting
  • balance reconciliation

Tasks

-Preparation of VAT return (on job training will be provided if no practical VAT experience) -Support Tax Team with ensuring AS comply with global transfer pricing policies and supply requested information -Preparation of PSA calculations and ensure returns compliant and minimising costs to the business -Assist with employment tax queries from the business, liaising with Group Tax based in London to provide advice to AS entities ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all taxes -Approve relocation expenditure in accordance with HMRC guidance and collate for inclusion in P11D/PSA submissions -Act as central point of review and control for any systems changes impacting tax -Advise the business on the correct treatment of VAT for both sales and purchases -Research and Development – work with Senior Tax Accountant to optimise AS’s R&D position, assisting with the collation of information from operations and finance -Build relationships with operations, Commercial and HR to ensure they seek tax advice where required -Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations -Continuous review of processes to identify opportunities for improvements -Ensure compliance with IR35 guidelines, reviewing assessments completed by contractors -Responsible for the design and implementation of new processes to ensure effective and consistent controls are in place, using Oracle as a platform to improve our tax information systems -Support compliance with Facilitation of Tax Evasion legislation, working with the business to operate practical controls -Ensure VAT Control schedules are completed for all material contracts -Ensure SAO compliance including audits and preparation of documentation -Adhere to Group Tax strategy and policy -Preparation of AS UK companies tax returns on AlphaTax, ensuring consistent high quality delivery of corporation tax computations -Keep the business up to date with developments in tax legislation and government initiatives -Preparation of divisional tax reporting on TRCS and accounting and statutory accounts tax disclosures

Requirements

  • excel
  • vat
  • icas
  • acca
  • tax
  • financial reporting

What You Bring

-Strong organisational capabilities -Strong communication skills and a strong team player -Ability to work under pressure -Excellent analytical skills and the ability to meet deadlines through planning, organisation and persistence -High level of computer literacy particularly with Excel -Good judgement and decision making skills -Good general UK tax knowledge -Good working knowledge of VAT -Experience in preparing UK VAT returns and computations -Financial reporting accounting experience -Preference for oil services corporate experience -Professional qualification in accounting or tax, ICAS/ACCA/CTA/ATT -At least 1 year post-qualifying experience within the profession or industry (UK and international)

The Company

About Petrofac

-Provides services to the oil, gas, and energy industries, focusing on engineering and construction. -Operates globally, working with major energy players on projects ranging from design to operations. -Services span engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance across onshore and offshore facilities. -Has delivered a wide range of projects, including refineries, gas processing plants, and offshore platforms. -Recognized for expertise in complex, large-scale projects, with a particular focus on the energy sector. -Known for building long-term relationships with clients, contributing to the sustainable development of energy infrastructure. -Innovative solutions and technology-driven approach set it apart in the competitive global market.

Sector Specialisms

Upstream Oil and Gas

Downstream Oil and Gas

Renewable Energy

Hydrogen

Ammonia

Carbon Capture

Energy Transition

Well Engineering

Asset Management

Operations and Maintenance

Decommissioning

Engineering Design

Training and Competence