Accountant & Administrative Officer

Together We Montessori; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Together We Montessori in Dubai is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to manage day-to-day financial operations, ensure accurate bookkeeping, and support monthly and annual reporting while also handling general administrative tasks to keep the office running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 2 years of UAE accounting experience, solid UAE VAT knowledge, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience in the UAE.
• Solid knowledge of UAE VAT and general accounting principles.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting/office software.
• Strong organization, accuracy and confidentiality.
• Good English communication skills (Arabic is a plus).
• Able to juggle priorities and meet deadlines.
• Valid UAE driving licence (required).
• Nice to have Zoho Books or other Zoho apps; nursery or early childhood experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger entries; handle month-end and year-end closing.
• Process invoices, payments and expense claims.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, including timely filing and reporting.
• Help prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow monitoring.
• Liaise with auditors, banks and government authorities.
• Keep proper documentation for all financial transactions.
• Manage correspondence, filing and record-keeping.
• Coordinate with vendors: quotations and purchase orders.
• Support HR admin: employee records, leave and attendance tracking.
• Manage renewals for licences, contracts and insurance.
• Schedule meetings and appointments.
• Handle calls, emails and general office inquiries.
• Support management with ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to manage day-to-day financial operations, ensure accurate bookkeeping, and support monthly and annual reporting, while also handling general administrative tasks to keep the office running smoothly. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

• Maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable and receivable
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger entries; handle month-end and year-end closing
• Process invoices, payments and expense claims
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, including timely filing and reporting
• Help prepare financial statements and management reports
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow monitoring
• Liaise with auditors, banks and government authorities
• Keep proper documentation for all financial transactions

ADMINISTRATION

• Manage correspondence, filing and record-keeping
• Coordinate with vendors: quotations and purchase orders
• Support HR admin: employee records, leave and attendance tracking
• Manage renewals for licences, contracts and insurance
• Schedule meetings and appointments
• Handle calls, emails and general office inquiries
• Support management with ad-hoc tasks

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• At least 2 years of accounting experience in the UAE
• Solid knowledge of UAE VAT and general accounting principles
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting/office software
• Strong organization, accuracy and confidentiality
• Good English communication skills (Arabic is a plus)
• Able to juggle priorities and meet deadlines
• Valid UAE driving licence (required)

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with Zoho Books or other Zoho apps
• Background in a nursery or early childhood education setting