Technical Accountant (Dubai)

Sedulo Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Dubai is seeking a highly technical Compliance Accountant with expertise in VAT compliance both in the UK and UAE. The role involves managing VAT registrations, bookkeeping, and statutory financial statements, as well as acting as the primary contact for auditors. Ideal candidates should have strong accounting knowledge and experience within a regulated firm, and a professional qualification such as ACA or ACCA. Join us and contribute to our team's mission and positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in both the UK and UAE.
• Strong technical accounting and compliance background.
• Experience within a professional services or regulated firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage VAT registrations and compliance for UAE.
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements according to IFRS.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Respond to audit queries and manage the audit process.
• Monitor legislative changes in both UK and UAE.

Skills

UK and UAE VAT compliance

Bookkeeping

Audit preparation

Detail-oriented

Technical judgement

Education

ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Sedulo Group requests that recruitment agencies do not speculatively submit CVs to any employee or associate of our company unless explicitly asked to do so by our People & Culture Director.

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About us

At Sedulo we are building a world class team to deliver our mission to make positive change in the communities we work in. We do this by:

• Working with our clients to transform their business and personal finances
• Connecting and contributing to the business community in the cities we are located in
• Working with charities by volunteering, fundraising and influencing change both now and in the future through the Sedulo Foundation
• Being a great place to work and develop your career

We are looking for people to join the team who want to deliver beyond expectation and get results. Whether this be through embracing feedback, creating fulfilling relationships with colleagues and clients, being genuinely interested in their work, or by simply being the best version of themselves. At Sedulo, we know how important it is to create an environment for positive change, both in work and in the communities, we work within. You can make an impact at Sedulo, not only through delivering amazing work, but also through participating in the charity campaigns we run throughout the year. Alongside all of this, our events team ensure we also have a lot of fun – with countless wellbeing activities and events being hosted at all our offices every week!

About the role

We are seeking a highly technical Compliance Accountant with both UK and UAE experience to join our Dubai office. This role has end-to-end responsibility for VAT compliance, bookkeeping, financial statements, statutory filings, and audit liaison, across UK- and UAE-connected entities and client structures.

This is a technical, control-focused role requiring deep knowledge of UK and UAE accounting, tax, and regulatory frameworks, and is critical to maintaining robust compliance standards as the Dubai practice scales.

What you will be doing

• VAT & Indirect Tax (UK & UAE)
• Full ownership of UAE VAT compliance, including:
  • VAT registrations and de-registrations
  • Preparation, review, and submission of VAT returns
  • VAT reconciliations, controls, and technical reviews
• Support and review UK VAT compliance where relevant
• Act as the technical VAT contact for the business
• Liaise with the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and UK HMRC as required, including audits and enquiries
• Oversee and review bookkeeping for the Dubai entity and UK-linked structures to a high standard
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of accounting records
• Perform balance sheet reviews, reconciliations, and control checks
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS and UK accounting standards (as applicable)
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors (UK and UAE)
• Respond to audit queries and manage the process through to sign-off
• Support internal reviews and regulatory inspections
• Prepare and review UK and UAE tax returns, filings, and statutory submissions
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes in both jurisdictions and assess impact
• Maintain internal compliance manuals, technical guidance, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements
• Support KYC/AML processes and internal risk assessments
• Identify and escalate compliance, accounting, or control risks
• Strengthen internal controls as the Dubai office and client base grow

Your knowledge, skills and experience

• Proven hands-on experience in both the UK and UAE
• Strong technical accounting and compliance background

Demonstrable experience in:

• UK and UAE VAT compliance
• Bookkeeping and statutory financial statements
• Audit preparation and auditor liaison
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS and UK accounting standards and UK and UAE regulatory environments
• Highly detail-oriented with strong technical judgement
• Experience within a professional services or regulated firm
• Exposure to UK corporation tax and UAE corporate tax compliance
• Ability to operate autonomously in a growing international office
• ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification

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