Junior Associate - Accounting Firm (Hybrid)

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.

You will be assigned a portfolio of clients that you will be responsible for. We are looking for someone who is hardworking, committed and takes pride in clean, accurate books.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce or relevant professional qualifications (CA, ACCA, CMA)
• 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 papers independently
• Able to manage multiple client portfolios simultaneously without dropping the ball
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills
  
  

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

• Managing bookkeeping and accounts for a portfolio of SME clients
• Prepare and share monthly P&L and management reports for your clients
• VAT detailed report and return preparation for 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

• Competitive salary and hybrid work model
• Discretionary bonus and benefits
• Growth opportunity within a growing boutique firm
  
  

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