Part-Time Bookkeeper (Zoho Books) — UAE VAT

Petram MINING fze; Dubai; On-site; AED 25,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A trading business in the UAE is seeking a reliable part-time bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records and ensure VAT compliance. The role requires hands-on experience with Zoho Books and strong knowledge of UAE VAT regulations. Responsibilities include posting invoices and supplier bills, performing monthly bank reconciliations, and preparing VAT review packs. The job may require on-site work in Dubai for 12-20 hours per month, with flexibility for remote tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Zoho Books is crucial.
• Strong understanding of UAE VAT regulations and practical filing support is required.
• An organized and detail-oriented mindset with the ability to meet deadlines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Post sales invoices, supplier bills, and expenses in Zoho Books.
• Maintain proper documentation such as tax invoices and receipts.
• Monthly bank reconciliation to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare VAT review packs and ensure correct application of VAT codes.

Skills

Zoho Books experience

UAE VAT knowledge

Organized and detail-focused

Tools

Zoho Books

Job description

Role summary

We’re a VAT-registered UAE trading business using Zoho Books. We need a reliable part-time bookkeeper who can come to our office and keep our books clean, reconciled, and VAT-ready every month.

Time commitment

• On-site: 2 visits per month (each 3–4 hours) or 1 half-day weekly (depending on workload)
• Remote: 1 hour per week (optional, for posting/review/follow-ups)
• ~12–20 hours/month total in steady state

Key responsibilities

• Post sales invoices, supplier bills, expenses in Zoho Books
• Maintain proper document attachments (tax invoices, receipts, bank proof, shipping/customs docs where relevant)
• Track and update Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable
• Record deposits/advance payments and correctly apply them to invoices
• Monthly bank reconciliation (Zoho matched to bank statement)
• Prepare VAT review pack and ensure VAT codes/rates are correctly applied
• Produce monthly reports (by an agreed monthly deadline):
• P&L (Month & YTD)
• Balance Sheet
• Aged Receivables / Payables
• Basic cash snapshot (next 4–8 weeks commitments, if needed)

Skills

Requirements (must-have)

• Hands-on Zoho Books experience
• Strong UAE VAT knowledge and practical filing support
• Experience with trading/import documentation is a plus (not mandatory)
• Organized, detail-focused, and able to work to deadlines
• Able to work on-site in UAE

Nice to have

• Zoho Finance ecosystem experience (Zoho Invoice/Inventory/CRM)
• Multi-currency and bank charges/FX handling
• Experience setting up simple “deal/PO/shipment” tracking in Zoho