Accounts Assistant

Irwin & Dow Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large regional retail distribution company in Dubai seeks an experienced Accounts Assistant to support the Accounts Manager with daily bookkeeping tasks. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in a similar role within a retail environment and possess a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Key responsibilities include checking daily revenue, generating sales reports, managing petty cash, and assisting in audits. Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in a similar role is required.
• Experience in a retail environment is mandatory.
• Strong abilities in problem solving and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Accounts Manager with day-to-day bookkeeping.
• Check daily store revenues against closing reports.
• Post adjustment entries in the ERP system.
• Generate retail sales reports for management.
• Manage petty cash and perform reconciliations.

Skills

Problem solving

Clear communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Commerce

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Based in Jebel Ali, the Accounts Assistant will report directly to the Accounts Manager of this large regional retail distribution company. The primary role will be to assist the Accounts manager with the day‑to‑day bookkeeping of the organisation and will require a minimum of two years similar experience supported by a Bachelor of Commerce qualification. Prior experience within a retail company is absolutely mandatory and candidates without this experience will NOT be considered.

• Retail revenue and reporting: checking daily stores via cash, credit, gift vouchers, credit noted etc. against the daily closing reports to ensure sales are registered correctly.
• Posting adjustment entries in the ERP system.
• Generation of periodical retail sales reports to satisfy the requirements of the company management and mall management.
• General reconciliation for banks, credit cards, staff uniforms and other sub‑ledger accounts.
• Petty cash management.
• Archiving, account finalisation and audit support.

Our client is looking for core competencies in problem solving, the ability to communicate clearly so that expectations and business goals are clearly understood, and strong organisational skills with a clear attention to detail.

About The Company

Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.
Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.
Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.
Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates.