Assistant Manager- Accounting and Tax

Flatgigs; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing AI-driven accounting firm in the UAE is seeking an experienced accountant to manage client portfolios, handle compliance tasks, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of UAE accounting experience, is proficient in cloud accounting platforms, and holds an ACCA/ACA/CA qualification. This role offers a dynamic work environment where you will engage with diverse clients while contributing to innovative financial solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years solid UAE accounting & tax experience across multiple industries.
• Strong UAE VAT & Corporate Tax expertise with independent filing capability.
• Comfortable owning detailed work while taking on bigger responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end client onboarding and monthly close processes.
• Provide seamless coverage during Manager's leave.
• Champion automation tool rollouts and spearhead process improvements.
• Handle journal entries, reconciliations, and compliance work.
• Maintain professional relationships with diverse industry verticals.

Skills

UAE accounting & tax experience

Cloud accounting platforms

Advanced Excel

Confident communication

Education

ACCA/ACA/CA completed or in final stages

Tools

Zoho Books

QuickBooks

Odoo

Xero

Job description

Overview

About Our Client Our client is a fast-growing AI-powered accounting & tax platform revolutionizing how UAE startups and SMEs manage their finances. They blend expert accountants with cutting-edge automation to deliver precise bookkeeping, seamless compliance, and actionable financial insights.

Core Responsibilities

• Client Portfolio Management: Own end-to-end client onboarding, monthly close processes, and VAT/CT filings.
• Leadership Support: Provide seamless coverage during Manager's leave, ensuring uninterrupted client service.
• Process Innovation: Champion automation tool rollouts and spearhead process improvements across the team.
• Technical Execution: Handle journal entries, reconciliations, and compliance work across multiple accounting platforms.
• Client Relations: Maintain confident, professional relationships across diverse industry verticals.

Essential Requirements

• Qualification: ACCA/ACA/CA completed or final stages.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years solid UAE accounting & tax experience across multiple industries.
• Technical Proficiency: Cloud accounting platforms (Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Odoo, Xero) and advanced Excel.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong UAE VAT & Corporate Tax expertise with independent filing capability.
• Mindset: Startup-ready with genuine "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude—comfortable owning detailed work while eyeing bigger responsibilities.
• Client-Facing: Confident, articulate communication style for diverse stakeholder interactions.