Accounting and Tax Consultant

Description

About our client

Our client is a fast-growing corporate services firm supporting startups and SMEs across the UAE with end-to-end financial, tax, and compliance solutions. By combining experienced finance professionals with modern automation tools, they deliver reliable accounting, regulatory compliance, and clear financial visibility for growing businesses.

Core responsibilities

Client portfolio ownership
Manage a portfolio of clients end-to-end, including onboarding, monthly close, and timely VAT and Corporate Tax filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UAE regulations.

Operational continuity
Provide structured support during leadership absence, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery and consistent client experience.

Process & automation excellence
Drive adoption of automation tools and continuously identify opportunities to improve workflows, efficiency, and reporting standards across the function.

Technical accounting delivery
Execute core accounting activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting across multiple accounting platforms with high attention to detail.

Client relationship management
Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients across industries, acting as a reliable point of contact for financial and compliance-related matters.

Requirements

Essential requirements

• Qualification: ACCA/ACA/CA completed or final stages
• Experience: Minimum 2 years solid UAE accounting and tax experience across multiple industries
• Technical proficiency: Cloud accounting platforms (Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Odoo, Xero) and advanced Excel
• Regulatory knowledge: Strong UAE VAT and Corporate Tax expertise with independent filing capability
• Mindset: Startup-ready with genuine "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude—comfortable owning detailed work while eyeing bigger responsibilities
• Client-facing: Confident, articulate communication style for diverse stakeholder interactions