Junior Accountant - VAT

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACCA Approved Employer

Exposure to UAE VAT across industries

Structured training and guidance

Experience with leading cloud-account‑

Career development opportunities

Job summary

KLOUDAC Accounting & Bookkeeping LLC invites applications for a Junior Accountant – VAT in Dubai. The role focuses on practical UAE VAT exposure and under supervision supports tax and accounting tasks. ACCA students, affiliates, or recent graduates are encouraged to apply, with opportunities to gain PER along the way.

Applicants should have a basic grasp of accounting and VAT concepts, good Excel skills, and willingness to learn within a fast-growing team at a leading UAE tax practice.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing ACCA or ACCA affiliate or recent graduate in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Familiarity with UAE VAT fundamentals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and review of UAE VAT returns.
• Review accounting records, invoices, and documents for VAT compliance.
• Perform VAT reconciliations between records, VAT reports, and financials.
• Assist with VAT registrations, amendments, or refunds.
• Support with responding to FTA inquiries and information requests.
• Ensure transactions are recorded correctly before VAT filing.
• Maintain VAT working papers and client filing records.
• Monitor VAT filing deadlines and assist in timely submissions.

Skills

ACCA studies

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Xero

Zoho Books

QuickBooks

Job description

Job description

Junior Accountant VAT

Company: KLOUDAC Accounting & Bookkeeping LLC

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Level: Entry-level / Junior ACCA Approved Employer

About the Opportunity KLOUDAC is an ACCA Approved Employer and is looking for an enthusiastic Junior Accountant – VAT to join our growing Tax and Accounting team in Dubai.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ACCA student, affiliate, or recent graduate who wants to build a career in UAE taxation. The successful candidate will receive practical exposure to VAT accounting, compliance, client management, and FTA procedures while working under the guidance of experienced professionals.

The role may also support eligible ACCA trainees in gaining relevant practical experience toward their ACCA Practical Experience Requirement (PER), subject to ACCA’s applicable requirements and proper performance objective sign-off.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and review of UAE VAT returns.
• Review accounting records, sales invoices, purchase invoices, and supporting documents for VAT compliance.
• Perform VAT reconciliations between accounting records, VAT reports, and financial statements.
• Assist with VAT registrations, amendments, deregistrations, and refund applications.
• Support the team in responding to FTA enquiries, assessments, and information requests.
• Identify missing documents, incorrect VAT treatments, and potential compliance issues.
• Coordinate with accounting teams to ensure transactions are correctly recorded before VAT filing.
• Maintain accurate VAT working papers, filing records, and client documentation.
• Monitor VAT filing deadlines and assist in ensuring timely submissions.
• Communicate professionally with clients to obtain information and clarify transactions.
• Stay updated on UAE VAT legislation, FTA guidance, and relevant regulatory developments.
• Support senior team members with other accounting and tax-related assignments when required.

Candidate Requirements

• Currently pursuing ACCA, an ACCA affiliate, or a recent graduate in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in developing a career in UAE VAT and taxation.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT fundamentals would be an advantage.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Familiarity with Xero, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or similar accounting software would be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Able to work responsibly within deadlines and as part of a team.
• Fresh graduates and candidates with limited experience are encouraged to apply.

What KLOUDAC Offers

• The opportunity to work with an ACCA Approved Employer.
• Practical exposure to UAE VAT compliance across clients from different industries.
• Structured training and guidance from experienced accounting and tax professionals.
• Exposure to VAT registrations, return preparation, reconciliations, FTA matters, and client communication.
• An opportunity to gain relevant practical experience toward ACCA PER, subject to ACCA requirements.
• Experience using leading cloud-accounting platforms.
• A professional, supportive, and fast-growing work environment. Clear opportunities for learning, career development, and progression within KLOUDAC.