Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper - Accounting Firm (Remote)

We are a boutique accounting and tax firm based in Dubai, UAE. We provide end-to-end accounting, bookkeeping, VAT compliance, and corporate tax services to a diverse portfolio of SME clients across various industries. We are a lean, professional team that values accuracy, ownership, and reliability.

This is a full-time remote role and you will be managing the accounting for a portfolio of clients. This is a permanent, full-time position — not freelance, not contract. We are looking for someone who is fully committed, available exclusively during our working hours, and takes pride in clean, accurate books.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (BCom / BBA / CA Inter / ACCA part-qualified preferred)
• 1–3 years of accounting experience with UAE-based clients, UAE accounting firm experience preferred
• Working knowledge of IFRS and willingness to learn to fill any gaps
• Hands-on with Zoho Books, QuickBooks Online, and/or Wafeq
• Solid understanding of UAE VAT — able to prepare a VAT audit file and working paper independently
• Able to manage multiple client portfolios simultaneously without dropping the ball
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills
• Reliable high-speed internet and a dedicated, distraction-free home workspace

Key responsibilities for this role will include but not limited to:

• Bookkeeping and accounting for a portfolio of SME clients in Zoho Books, QuickBooks and Wafeq
• Record, categories, reconcile transactions, post journals and close the books
• Prepare and share monthly P&L and management reports in each client's agreed format
• VAT return preparation for your assigned clients
• Support annual CT return preparation under the UAE SBR regime
• Assist with compilation of annual financial statements
• Prepare monthly WPS payroll files, salary slips, and EOSB calculations for select clients
• Check and follow-up on missing information proactively to ensure well-organized, audit-ready records at all times
• Flag any issues, discrepancies, or at-risk deadlines to your manager before they become problems

What We Offer

• Fully remote position
• Stable, long-term full-time employment
• Discretionary bonus and benefits
• Growth opportunity within a growing boutique firm

Please include a brief note on your UAE VAT and multi-client experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED2,500.00 - AED4,000.00 per month

Work Location: Remote