Tax Advisor

Entity

• Finance

Job Family Group

• Tax Group

Job Description

• Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100
• years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in
• the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can
• provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering
• our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net
• zero company by 2050 or sooner.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• The UK, Europe and South Africa tax team is responsible for providing
• experienced tax advice and support across all businesses, taxes and countries
• within this geographical region. This team will act as the primary holder of
• relationships with fiscal authorities and business leaders, driving effective
• tax risk management across the region. This team will have primary
• accountability for handling non-routine or contentious tax audits and disputes
• within the region and in support of the accountabilities held by the Tax
• Operations and the centralized Planning and Transfer Pricing teams.

• Within tax, this team will work closely with the centralised Planning and
• Transfer Pricing (TP) teams to provide local tax knowledge and insight to
• centrally led M&A/BD projects and TP-specific matters, and may also be called on
• to support the Policy, Operations and Reporting teams where local knowledge and
• oversight of tax matters in the region is needed to undertake advocacy,
• compliance and reporting activity.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Educated to degree level with a relevant professional qualification (e.g.,

Master of Economics/Taxation, Master of Law or similar).

• ACA and/or CTA qualified, or equivalent qualification, with strong technical

expertise in UK corporation tax/direct tax.

• confirmed experience in tax planning and advisory in a global or

multinational environment.

• Strong eye for business
• Ability to understand business operations and their tax impact, enabling

business teams to make informed decisions that drive profitability and

efficiency.

• Strong analytical, communication, and partner management skills.
• Adaptability and resilience, with a willingness to adopt and motivate change

where appropriate.

• Experience with technology-enabled tax transformation and data-driven

decision-making.

KEY PARTNERS

• Outside of the wider tax function, other key collaborators for this role holder

will include

• Fiscal authorities: with limited exceptions, the regional tax teams are

typically the primary holders of relationships with the fiscal authorities.

• Business leaders: other than for ST&S direct tax matters, the UK, Europe and

SA team will maintain relationships with leaders of businesses operating in

the region.

• External tax advisors: when required.
• Key Finance/FP&A/FBT interfaces, particularly where tax data is required.

Please note that roles based out of SJS or Sunbury will move to Timber Square,

Southwark, from Q4 2027

WHY JOIN US?

AT BP, WE SUPPORT OUR PEOPLE TO GROW IN A DIVERSE AND EXCITING ENVIRONMENT. WE

BELIEVE THAT OUR TEAM IS STRENGTHENED BY DIVERSITY.

THERE ARE MANY ASPECTS OF OUR EMPLOYEES’ LIVES THAT ARE IMPORTANT, SO WE OFFER

BENEFITS TO ENABLE YOUR WORK TO FIT WITH YOUR LIFE. THESE BENEFITS CAN INCLUDE

FLEXIBLE WORKING OPTIONS, A GENEROUS PAID PARENTAL LEAVE POLICY, EXCELLENT

RETIREMENT BENEFITS, AMONG OTHERS!

WE WILL ENSURE THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE PROVIDED REASONABLE

ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE JOB APPLICATION OR INTERVIEW PROCESS, TO

PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, AND TO RECEIVE OTHER BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES OF

EMPLOYMENT. PLEASE CONTACT US TO REQUEST ACCOMMODATION.

REINVENT YOUR CAREER AS YOU HELP OUR BUSINESS MEET THE CHALLENGES OF THE

FUTURE. APPLY NOW!

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance

• This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type

• This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills

• acquisitions and disposals activity, Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen,
• Creativity and Innovation, Data Management, Digital Fluency, Direct and indirect
• tax compliance and accounting, Economic modelling, Financial Reporting,
• Influencing tax law and policy, Interpreting and applying tax law, Management of
• change, Managing tax dispute resolution and controversies, Project Management,
• Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Tax advice for mergers, Tax advisory,
• Tax compliance process management, Tax reporting and control, Transfer Pricing

Legal Disclaimer

• We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of
• protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin,
• sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an
• accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s
• recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required
• assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you
• would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment
• process, please contact us

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