Junior VAT Associate / VAT Assistant
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About the Role
We are looking for a motivated Junior VAT Associate / VAT Assistant to support our UAE VAT compliance work. This is a remote role, but the candidate must be based in Dubai and available for occasional in-person meetings or document coordination when required.
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Overview
We are looking for a motivated
Junior Vat Associate And Vat Assistant
to support our UAE VAT compliance work.
This is a
remote role
, but the candidate must be
based in Dubai
and available for occasional in-person meetings or document coordination when required.
The role is suitable for someone at the beginning of their tax career who has basic UAE VAT knowledge and is willing to learn.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing UAE VAT return workings and supporting schedules.
- Review sales and purchase invoices for VAT purposes.
- Support input VAT and output VAT calculations.
- Prepare basic VAT reconciliations between accounting records, invoices, and VAT returns.
- Assist with FTA portal filing and documentation.
- Follow up with clients for missing invoices, statements, and supporting documents.
- Maintain organised working files for each client.
- Support senior team members in VAT reviews, voluntary disclosures, refunds, and tax clarification work when required.
- Highlight unusual transactions or missing documents to the manager.
Requirements
- Maximum
- one year of UAE VAT experience
- .
- Fresh graduates with basic VAT knowledge may also be considered.
- Fluent in English, written and spoken.
- Bilingual candidates are preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Tax, or a related field is preferred.
- Good Excel skills.
- Basic experience with accounting software such as Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Tally, Xero, Odoo, or similar is preferred.
- Good attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
- Able to work remotely and meet deadlines.
- Good communication skills with clients and team members.
Visa And Work Authorisation
Candidate must already be based in the UAE and have a
valid UAE residence visa
with suitable work authorisation, freelance permit, or NOC where applicable.
Work Arrangement
- Remote role.
- Candidate must be based in Dubai.
- Occasional in-person meetings may be required.
- Immediate or short-notice availability is preferred.
How To Apply
- Interested candidates may send their CV with the subject:
- **Junior VAT Associate Application – Dubai**
- Please mention in your application:
- Current visa status.
- Availability to join.
- Expected salary.
- VAT/accounting experience, if any.
- Languages spoken.
- Accounting software used, if any.
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