Accountant – Part-Time

• 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

• 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

• 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