Senior Accountant — VAT & Corporate Tax Compliance (Consultancy Team Lead)

Job Description

Senior Accountant — VAT & Corporate Tax Compliance (Consultancy Team Lead)

Location: Dubai, UAE (On-site)

Company: Oxford Management Consultancy Ltd

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: AED 7,000 – 12,000/month (based on experience)

About Oxford Management Consultancy Ltd

Oxford Management Consultancy Ltd is a fast-growing professional services firm in the UAE, providing:

• Accounting & Bookkeeping Services
• VAT Registration & Return Filing
• Corporate Tax Registration & Compliance
• Financial Reporting & Advisory
• Company Formation & Business Compliance Support
  
  
  

We work with SMEs, startups, and established businesses across multiple industries, helping them stay compliant and financially structured.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Accountant / VAT & Corporate Tax Specialist to lead our compliance and accounting delivery team.

This role is ideal for a VAT and Corporate Tax expert who can manage multiple client accounts, supervise junior accountants, and provide advisory support to clients — including joining meetings when the sales team requires technical clarity to close engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Client Accounting & Bookkeeping Oversight

• Manage and review bookkeeping and accounting deliverables for multiple SME clients
• Ensure accurate monthly closing, reconciliations, and reporting
• Supervise accounting records, ledgers, and financial documentation
• Maintain compliance with UAE accounting standards and IFRS practices
  
  
  

VAT Compliance & Advisory (FTA Expert)

• Lead end-to-end VAT compliance services including:
• VAT Registration & Deregistration
• VAT Return Preparation and Filing
• VAT Calculations and Adjustments
• FTA Audit Support and Documentation
  
• Ensure clients remain fully compliant with UAE VAT laws and updates
  
  

Corporate Tax (CT) Registration & Return Filing

• Handle Corporate Tax compliance including:
• CT Registration for new and existing entities
• Corporate Tax Return Filing and advisory
• Supporting clients with CT implementation and structuring
  
• Stay updated with UAE Corporate Tax regulations and apply best practices across client portfolios
  
  

Team Leadership & Quality Control

• Lead and mentor junior accountants and compliance staff
• Review team output for accuracy, completeness, and deadlines
• Develop internal workflows, checklists, and compliance controls
• Ensure timely delivery of client commitments and SLA standards
  
  
  

Client Meetings & Sales Support

• Join client meetings when required to provide technical clarity on:
• VAT and Corporate Tax obligations
• Compliance requirements
• Accounting scope and deliverables
  
• Support the sales team in closing deals through confident advisory communication
  
  

Compliance & Company Formation Support

• Assist with compliance documentation for:
• Trade license renewals
• ESR / UBO filings (if applicable)
• Free zone compliance requirements
• Company formation accounting setup
  
  
  

Key KPIs / Success Metrics

• Timely filing of VAT and CT returns with zero penalties
• Accuracy and audit-readiness of client accounts
• Strong client satisfaction and retention
• Junior team performance and delivery quality
• Support in improving sales conversion through technical credibility
  
  
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–8+ years of UAE accounting experience (consultancy background preferred)
• Strong hands-on expertise in:
• UAE VAT compliance and filing
• Corporate Tax registration and returns
• Multi-client portfolio management
  
• Proficiency in accounting software such as: QuickBooks, Zoho Books, Xero, Tally, or similar
• Excellent Excel and reporting skills
  
  

Preferred (Highly Valued)

• ACCA / CPA / CA qualification
• Prior experience in accounting firms or compliance consultancies
• Strong client-facing advisory confidence
• Knowledge of UAE business setup and regulatory compliance
  
  
  

Core Competencies

• VAT & CT technical expertise (guru-level)
• Strong attention to detail and deadline discipline
• Ability to manage teams and multiple client priorities
• Excellent communication skills with clients and internal sales teams
• High integrity, professionalism, and ownership mindset
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + growth potential
• Leadership role in a fast-growing consultancy
• Exposure to diverse UAE business clients and industries
• Opportunity to grow into Compliance Manager / Head of Accounting Services