Accounts Assistant

MENA Recruit Pty Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international legal firm is seeking a Junior Accounts Support based in Dubai. The role requires familiarity with UAE VAT, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ideal candidates should have experience in finance roles within professional services and demonstrate the ability to work independently under pressure.

Qualifications

• Must be Dubai based with experience in a finance role.
• Good knowledge of UAE VAT requirements.
• Ability to communicate professionally at all levels.

Skills

Fluent in English

Knowledge of Arabic

Good working knowledge of UAE VAT

Ability to work independently

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Tools

Professional accounting software

Job description

We are looking for a junior accounts support to the Middle East offices of an international law firm.

You will have the following background and skills:

Qualifications

• Must be Dubai based with experience working in a similar finance role, ideally a professional services firm with multiple branch offices.
• Fluent in English. Knowledge of Arabic advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of UAE VAT requirements and the tax rules applicable to business expenditure in Dubai/Abu Dhabi.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, prioritise.
• Be innovative, organised and have a keen eye for detail.
• Must be able to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, and deal professionally with people at all levels
• Good working knowledge of UAE VAT requirements and the tax rules applicable to business expenditure in Dubai/Abu Dhabi.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, prioritise. Be innovative, organised and have a keen eye for detail.
• Must be able to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, and deal professionally with people at all levels.
• Ideally have a working knowledge of a professional accounting software used across multiple cost centres.
• Proficient in all Microsoft office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions and tight deadlines.
• Must use sound judgment. Be diplomatic, professional and courteous.