Senior Accountant

Freelance | Remote (UK Hours Required)
Salary: Based on experience

Working Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 9:00am–6:00pm UK time)

Location: Dubai (must be able to work UK hours)

Team: Manage 2 direct reports, with potential to grow to 4

Step Into a Role With Stability, Ownership & Real Impact

The Marisa Peer Organisation is a globally recognised leader in personal development and therapist training, supporting millions of people worldwide through transformational programmes and education.

As we continue to scale, we are strengthening our finance function to ensure accuracy, stability, and efficiency across all financial operations. This is an opportunity to step into a key role within our Accounts Receivable team, contributing directly to financial performance and operational excellence.

If you are detail-oriented, experienced, and confident leading processes and people, this role offers both responsibility and impact within a fast-moving, global organisation.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Receivable (AR) function while supporting month-end financial processes.

You will play a central role in ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining strong processes, and supporting the wider finance team. This is a hands-on role that combines leadership, technical accounting expertise, and operational oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable Oversight

• Oversee daily AR operations and ensure smooth transaction processing

• Support and guide the AR team, resolving blockers and maintaining workflow efficiency

• Ensure accurate data entry and consistent financial records

Month-End & Reporting

• Lead and support month-end close processes within agreed timelines

• Perform reconciliations and post necessary adjustments

• Prepare financial summaries and month-end reporting

• Assist with VAT return preparation and submission

Systems & Process Management

• Maintain and manage the Xero accounting system

• Support improvements in financial processes and system usage

• Ensure compliance with reporting standards and deadlines

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with internal teams on reporting and financial queries

• Communicate effectively across departments to ensure alignment

Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Xero (essential)
• Minimum 10+ years of accounting experience
• Proven experience managing or supervising a team
• Solid understanding of Accounts Receivable processes
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Strong communication and leadership capability

Preferred Experience

• CPA qualification (preferred but not required)
• Experience in fast-paced or scaling environments
• Exposure to system changes or process improvement initiatives

Why Join Us?

Play a key role in strengthening a global finance function
High ownership and responsibility within a growing organisation
Fully remote role with UK-aligned working hours
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Opportunity to improve processes and drive operational excellence
Be part of a purpose-driven organisation creating meaningful global impact