Accounting Associate

athGADLANG; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

athGADLANG in Dubai seeks a diligent accounting professional to manage day-to-day financial records for multiple clients. You will record transactions, reconcile accounts, prepare VAT files, and assist with year-end schedules for auditors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, 1–3 years’ experience, proficiency in Zoho Books, Xero or QuickBooks, strong Excel skills, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred, ideally with multiple clients.
• Hands-on experience with Zoho Books, Xero or QuickBooks.
• Working knowledge of UAE VAT; basic understanding of UAE Corporate Tax is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations).
• Good written and spoken English; attention to deadlines and detail.

Responsibilities

• Record sales, purchases, expenses and bank transactions in the client’s accounting system.
• Prepare monthly bank, credit card and petty cash reconciliations.
• Process supplier bills and customer invoices, and keep AR/AP ledgers up to date.
• Prepare month-end journals, such as accruals, prepayments, depreciation and payroll.
• Prepare UAE VAT working files and help with VAT return filing.
• Assist with Corporate Tax data and year-end schedules for auditors.
• Prepare trial balances and draft management accounts.
• Keep supporting documents organized and answer client queries quickly.

Skills

Excel advanced

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Zoho Books

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Record sales, purchases, expenses and bank transactions in the client’s accounting system.
• Prepare monthly bank, credit card and petty cash reconciliations.
• Process supplier bills and customer invoices, and keep AR/AP ledgers up to date.
• Prepare month-end journals, such as accruals, prepayments, depreciation and payroll.
• Prepare UAE VAT working files and help with VAT return filing.
• Help with Corporate Tax data and year-end schedules for auditors.
• Prepare trial balances and draft management accounts.
• Keep supporting documents organised and answer client queries quickly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. ACCA or CMA studies are a plus.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience. Experience at an accounting firm or with multiple clients is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Zoho Books, Xero or QuickBooks.
• Working knowledge of UAE VAT. Basic understanding of UAE Corporate Tax is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables and reconciliations.
• Good attention to detail and able to manage deadlines across several clients.
• Good written and spoken English.