Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper - Accounting Firm (Hybrid)
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Overview
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 (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 papers 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
- 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: Hybrid remote in Dubai
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