Senior Tax Advisor (Aberdeen)

• UK corporate tax compliance (tax return and statutory reporting) and advisory activities:

• Preparation of the corporation tax and deferred tax figures and disclosures for incorporation in the UK statutory accounts for the UK group;
• Preparation of the UK corporation tax returns and computations for group, to include double tax relief claims, rollover/holdover claims, group relief claims, patent box and research and development claims, corporate interest restriction calculations etc.;
• Preparation of the Overseas UK branch corporation tax returns and computations for the group/liaison with advisors assisting in the process;
• Working with the wider NOV Tax, Finance and Commercial teams, advising on the structuring and implications of commercial transactions to include cross-border transactions;
• Advise on UK tax implications of potential M&A activity and restructuring;
• Assist with HMRC enquiries/audits as required;
• Working with external providers (as required) on the UK tax compliance and advisory matters.
• VAT

• Assist with the UK VAT group maintenance, monthly VAT return process and act as a point of contact for VAT queries.
• Assist in managing all aspects of UK corporate tax administration, to include:

• Preparation of estimates to support QIPs, calculating and arranging for re-allocation/repayment of QIP overpayments etc.
• Managing the UK group's GPA.
• Work with the UK Tax Manager to ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and pro-actively seek out and develop solutions to mitigate risks and identify opportunities.
• US GAAP reporting:

• Prepare and assist the wider Finance team with quarterly and annual US GAAP tax reporting requirements.
• Prepare ad-hoc correspondence with HMRC.
• Supervise and develop more junior members of staff.
• Assist the UK Tax Manager in any other activities relevant to this role as they arise.

• Qualified CA/CTA (essential)

• Excellent technical knowledge within UK corporate tax (essential)
• Previous experience in working in a company with multi-jurisdictional concerns, or within an accountancy firm dealing with cross border issues (essential)
• UK VAT knowledge (desirable)
• Tax software knowledge - Onesource (desirable)

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