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Accountant - Tax and Accountancy Services
WellTax
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Mid
Onsite
3 weeks ago
AccountingUAE Corporate TaxVATIFRSQuickBooksXero
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About the Role
WellTax is looking for an Accountant with at least 3 years of experience in accounting and tax compliance to join its Dubai office. You will manage a client portfolio, prepare VAT and Corporate Tax returns, supervise junior accountants, and liaise with clients.
Key Skills for This Role
AccountingUAE Corporate TaxVATIFRSQuickBooksXero
Responsibilities
- Prepare and assist with UAE Corporate Tax, VAT and accounting compliance work for UAE and international clients
- Supervise, support and review the work of junior accountants, ensuring accuracy, quality and timely completion of tasks
- Coordinate day to day workflows within the junior accounting team and monitor progress against internal deadlines
- Prepare VAT returns, accounting schedules, management accounts and statutory accounts in line with applicable standards
- Assist with the preparation of Corporate Tax returns, tax computations, disclosures and supporting documentation
- Support senior team members with Corporate Tax, VAT and Transfer Pricing projects
- Assist in drafting tax memorandums, letters, compliance reports and other client deliverables
- Support clients with UAE CT and VAT matters, including registrations, deregistrations, amendments and compliance queries
- Liaise with clients to collect information, answer routine queries and follow up on outstanding matters
- Liaise with external regulators, auditors and other professional advisers where required
- Support senior managers and partners in preparing proposals, presentations and other client materials
- Act as a first point of review and escalation for junior accountants, referring more complex matters to senior team members
Requirements
- Minimum of three years’ experience in accountancy, tax practice or a related professional services environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field
- Good working knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax, VAT and accounting compliance requirements
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS and relevant UAE regulatory requirements
- Proficient in MS Excel and accounting software, including QuickBooks and Xero
- Fluency in English
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel within the UAE and occasionally internationally
- Experience reviewing or supervising the work of junior team members is desirable
- Knowledge of Italian, Spanish and/or Arabic is desirable
Full Job Posting
Overview
- WellTax is an established and growing firm based in London (UK) and Dubai (UAE), looking for an Accountant to join the Dubai office.
- The ideal candidate will have solid experience in accounting, UAE Corporate Tax, VAT and related compliance matters, with ability to supervise junior accountants.
- The role includes managing a client portfolio, preparing and reviewing accounting records, VAT returns, Corporate Tax computations, and coordinating junior team members.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and assist with UAE Corporate Tax, VAT and accounting compliance work for UAE and international clients.
- Supervise, support and review the work of junior accountants, ensuring accuracy, quality and timely completion of tasks.
- Coordinate day to day workflows within the junior accounting team and monitor progress against internal deadlines.
- Prepare VAT returns, accounting schedules, management accounts and statutory accounts in line with applicable standards.
- Assist with the preparation of Corporate Tax returns, tax computations, disclosures and supporting documentation.
- Support senior team members with Corporate Tax, VAT and Transfer Pricing projects.
- Assist in drafting tax memorandums, letters, compliance reports and other client deliverables.
- Support clients with UAE CT and VAT matters, including registrations, deregistrations, amendments and compliance queries.
- Liaise with clients to collect information, answer routine queries and follow up on outstanding matters.
- Liaise with external regulators, auditors and other professional advisers where required.
- Support senior managers and partners in preparing proposals, presentations and other client materials.
- Act as a first point of review and escalation for junior accountants, referring more complex matters to senior team members.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years’ experience in accountancy, tax practice or a related professional services environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- A relevant professional qualification, or progress towards one, such as ACCA, ACA, CTA, ADIT or ATT, would be desirable.
- Good working knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax, VAT and accounting compliance requirements.
- Experience reviewing or supervising the work of junior team members is desirable.
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS and relevant UAE regulatory requirements.
- Accurate, detail oriented and able to manage multiple deadlines.
- Confident communicator with a professional and client focused approach.
- Able to deal with client enquiries in a timely and precise manner.
- Flexible and able to work in a fast paced environment.
- Proficient in MS Excel and accounting software, including QuickBooks and Xero.
- Good understanding of the UAE market, local business practices and regulations.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience, variable bonuses.
Office Location
- Dubai Internet City, Dubai.
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