Senior Systems Accountant

Since its creation in 2014, Harbour has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse independent oil and gas companies.  Today, Harbour is producing between 475,000 and 485,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with significant production in Norway, the UK, Germany, Argentina and North Africa. Harbour benefits from competitive operating costs and resilient margins, and a broad set of growth options including near-infrastructure opportunities in Norway, unconventional scalable opportunities in Argentina and conventional offshore projects in Mexico and Indonesia. With low GHG emissions intensity and a leading CO2 storage position in Europe, Harbour remains committed to producing oil and gas safely and responsibly to help meet the world’s energy needs. Harbour is headquartered in London with approximately 5,000 staff and contractors across its operations and offices. 

Ours is an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to their job and feel recognised for the value they add. We are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment to ensure everyone has a positive experience at work.

At Harbour Energy, we aim to recruit, retain and promote our people based on their unique skills, regardless of race, gender or background. We need excellent people to help shape and develop the future of our company. Could this be you?

If so, we want to hear from you.

Job Role: Senior Systems Accountant

Job Level: 30

Work Location: Aberdeen 

Department: Finance & Business Services

Purpose of Role:

•    Provide systems support to the UK Business Unit.  Transactional system support including but not limited to master-data creation and month end processing will be performed from Group Finance

Critical Responsibilities (MAE/MATTE/HSES):

•    Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and Harbour Energy HSES Procedures

Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities:

•    Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with Harbour Energy’s Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures, and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

Direct SAP Support
•    SAP FI/CO/JV Improvements: Independently monitor and enhance the UKBU SAP FI/CO/JV processes, coordinate business requirements, and support testing and rollouts of enhancements  
•    Financial Process Optimisation: Independently analyse and document existing financial processes, identify improvement opportunities, and design forward-looking, digital solutions. 
•    Collaboration & Interface Management: Participate in collaboration on behalf of UK Finance with other internal BU and Corporate departments (SCM, IS, EMS, Skills Network) sharing best practice and improvement opportunities
•    Training & End-User Support: Deliver training sessions and workshops, support end users in daily operations, and contribute to the long-term use of SAP solutions.  
•    Quality Assurance & Compliance: Monitor UK Finance data for quality and compliance with internal controls, presenting solutions and enhancements
•    Change Management in Projects: Lead change initiatives within UK Finance projects and contribute to the successful implementation of new solutions.  
•    ER Allowance - The postholder may be required to join the emergency response rota should this become a requirement of the position.  

•    Academic Qualification: University degree or equivalent professional experience; additional certifications are an advantage.  
•    Professional Experience:  Extensive experience with SAP and ERP systems – in particular, JV experience
•    Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of accounting and reporting, particularly in the oil and gas industry.  Strong analytical skills and experience with financial systems. 
•    Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage confidently at all levels of the organisation.  
•    Service & Solution Orientation: High customer focus, flexibility in dynamic environments, and the ability to deliver high-quality results under pressure.  
•    Delivery: Independent, reliable working style and the ability to manage tasks through to completion.  
•    Business Awareness: Familiarity with Harbour Energy’s HSEQ policies and Business Management System (BMS), and strong alignment with the company’s values and business principles.  

Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.

For further information or support on any of these points, please reach out to us at careers@harbourenergy.com