Accountant – Part-Time

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Part-time accountant managing bookkeeping, UAE VAT and Corporate Tax filings, payroll, and financial reporting. Supporting multiple Dubai-based technology and professional services businesses.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting across multiple companies
  • Maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable and receivable
  • Manage company expenses, receipts, invoices and reimbursements
  • Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Prepare monthly profit & loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports
  • Monitor outstanding invoices, payments and company expenditure
  • Ensure compliance with UAE Federal Tax Authority regulations
  • Prepare, review and submit quarterly VAT returns through the FTA portal
  • Prepare and submit UAE Corporate Tax returns within statutory deadlines
  • Maintain tax records and supporting documentation
  • Manage tax registration, renewals, amendments and deregistration where required
  • Ensure compliance with applicable UAE accounting standards and IFRS requirements
  • Monitor tax deadlines and advise management of upcoming obligations
  • Prepare and process monthly payroll
  • Manage UAE Wage Protection System requirements where applicable
  • Calculate employee benefits, leave balances and end-of-service gratuity
  • Manage employee expense claims and reimbursements
  • Maintain payroll and employee payment records
  • Provide monthly financial summaries to company directors
  • Assist with budgeting, financial forecasting and cash flow planning
  • Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisers when required
  • Maintain organised financial records for each legal entity
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and control costs

Requirements:

  • Minimum 3–5 years UAE accounting experience
  • Proven UAE accounting experience is mandatory
  • Strong working knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and FTA procedures
  • Demonstrable experience preparing and submitting VAT and Corporate Tax returns
  • Experience managing accounting for multiple UAE companies, including free zone entities
  • Good understanding of UAE payroll, WPS and end-of-service calculations
  • Proficiency in accounting software such as Zoho Books, Xero or QuickBooks
  • Strong Excel skills and financial reporting capabilities
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisation and confidentiality
  • Ability to work independently and meet statutory deadlines
  • ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent qualification preferred
  • Experience working with Dubai free zone companies
  • Experience supporting SMEs, technology companies or professional services businesses

Benefits:

  • Flexible, part-time working arrangements
  • Opportunity to support several growing UAE businesses
  • Long-term engagement for the right candidate
  • Direct communication with business owners and senior management
  • Competitive compensation based on experience and agreed working hours