Intern Accountant, Dubai

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

Job summary

A leading accounting and consultancy firm in the UAE seeks a motivated Intern Accountant. This role offers practical experience in accounting, taxation, and compliance. Key responsibilities include maintaining financial records, assisting with audits, and data entry. Candidates should have recently completed a degree in Accounting or Finance. Proficiency in MS Excel is required, along with a willingness to learn accounting software. This internship provides substantial exposure to real client work and professional practices.

Benefits

Practical, hands-on accounting experience

Internship certificate upon successful completion

Guidance and support from experienced accountants

Qualifications

• Recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Basic knowledge of UAE VAT is an advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Availability to work full-time during office hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining accounting records and ledgers.
• Help with bank reconciliations and data entry.
• Maintain organized financial files in line with UAE compliance requirements.
• Support senior accountants in audit, tax, and reporting tasks.
• Assist audit and tax teams with documentation.

Skills

Motivated

Basic understanding of accounting principles

Proficiency in MS Excel

Good attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field

Tools

Tally

QuickBooks

Xero

Zoho Books

Job description

Job Description

Bestax Chartered Accountants is a leading accounting, tax, and business consultancy firm in Dubai and Canada serving local and international clients across various industries. We are proud to be an ACCA and ICAEW Approved Employer, ensuring structured learning, professional development, and mentorship for aspiring accountants.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining accounting records, ledgers, and documentation
• Help with bank reconciliations and data entry
• Help prepare basic financial reports and maintain organized financial files in line with UAE compliance requirements
• Support senior accountants in audit, tax, and reporting tasks
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned
• Maintain and organize accounting documents
• Assist audit and tax teams with documentation
• Perform other assigned accounting tasks
• Maintain and organize accounting documents
• Assist audit and tax teams with documentation
• Perform other assigned accounting tasks

Requirements

We are looking for a motivated Intern Accountant to support our accounting team with day-to-day financial and bookkeeping tasks. This role is ideal for candidates who want hands‑on experience in accounting, taxation, and compliance within the UAE.

• Recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping
• Basic knowledge of UAE VAT is an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Excel (data entry, basic formulas)
• Willingness to learn accounting software such as Tally, QuickBooks, Xero, or Zoho Books
• Good attention to detail and accuracyStrong organizational and time‑management skills
• Professional attitude and ability to work in a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Availability to work full‑time during office hours
• Visa sponsorship is not provided for interns, candidates must have a valid visa to work in the UAE

Benefits

• Practical, hands‑on accounting experience
• Exposure to real client work and professional practices
• Guidance and support from experienced accountants
• Opportunity to enhance accounting and Excel skills
• Internship certificate upon successful completion

Immediately after submitting your application, you must complete our mandatory pre‑screening assessment via the link provided in our acknowledgment email.

Only candidates who complete the assessment will be considered for the next stage.