Assistant Accountant

TU Holdings Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TU Holdings Group is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the accounting and finance team in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with internal processes. You will handle AP/AR, reconciliations, month-end closings, VAT filing, and assist in reporting, budgeting, and audits while upholding confidentiality and attention to detail.

Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and experience with ERP systems (QuickBooks, Tally, SAP) are highly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of proven experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, practices and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables); experience with accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally, SAP) is highly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and numerical accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with the utmost integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting operations including the active management of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).
• Record, process and verify financial transactions accurately within the company’s accounting system.
• Prepare and maintain detailed financial documents such as invoices, receipts, payment vouchers and expense reports.
• Reconcile bank statements, corporate credit cards and internal company ledgers on a regular basis.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Support the preparation of corporate budgets, financial forecasts and variance analysis reports.
• Assist in the preparation and accurate filing of UAE VAT returns in compliance with local tax regulations.
• Support payroll processing activities and verify employee timesheets and deductions.
• Maintain organized, secure and up-to-date financial records and files.
• Coordinate with vendors, clients and internal departments to resolve invoicing and payment discrepancies.
• Assist external and internal auditors by providing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Tally

SAP

Job description

The Assistant Accountant is responsible for supporting the accounting and finance team in maintaining accurate financial records processing transactions and ensuring compliance with internal financial processes This role involves managing accounts payable and receivable performing reconciliations assisting in month-end closings and supporting audits VAT filing and comprehensive financial reporting activities

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting operations including the active management of accounts payable AP and accounts receivable AR
• Record process and verify financial transactions accurately within the company s accounting system
• Prepare and maintain detailed financial documents such as invoices receipts payment vouchers and expense reports
• Reconcile bank statements corporate credit cards and internal company ledgers on a regular basis
• Assist in the preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports
• Support the preparation of corporate budgets financial forecasts and variance analysis reports
• Assist in the preparation and accurate filing of UAE VAT returns in compliance with local tax regulations
• Support payroll processing activities and verify employee timesheets and deductions
• Maintain organized secure and up-to-date physical and digital financial records and files
• Coordinate with vendors clients and internal departments to resolve invoicing and payment discrepancies
• Assist external and internal auditors by providing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards

Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
• 2 4 years of proven experience in an accounting or finance role
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles practices and financial reporting standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel VLOOKUP Pivot Tables experience with accounting software and ERP systems e g QuickBooks Tally SAP is highly preferred
• Strong attention to detail analytical skills and numerical accuracy
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with the utmost integrity

Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with a proactive approach and willingness to learn
• Ability to work effectively under supervision prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines

Key Competencies

• Accurately managing accounts payable AP accounts receivable AR and daily bookkeeping entries
• Cross-checking bank statements credit cards and company ledgers to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Assisting with month-end closings budget preparation audits and local tax VAT filings
• Demonstrating strong skills in Microsoft Excel like VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables and familiarity with accounting software e g SAP Tally QuickBooks
• Maintaining strict numerical accuracy organizing financial records and handling sensitive company data with high confidentiality

Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.2 4 years of proven experience in an accounting or finance role.Solid knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and financial reporting standards.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables); experience with accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally, SAP) is highly preferred.Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and numerical accuracy.Good organizational and time management skills.Ability to handle confidential financial information with the utmost integrity. Strong written and verbal communication skills.Team player with a proactive approach and willingness to learn.Ability to work effectively under supervision, prioritize tasks, and meet strict deadlines.