VAT Advisory Consultant – Tax Strategy & Compliance

Grant Thornton UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Grant Thornton UAE is a leading professional services firm providing audit, tax and advisory services in the UAE. We are committed to delivering quality through fresh thinking, diverse perspectives, and a personalised approach. Our Tax practice guides clients through UAE and international tax landscapes with practical solutions.

We seek a VAT specialist with 3+ years in VAT/GST and M&A tax, capable of working in teams or independently. CTA/ACCA/CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of VAT and GST tax experience, including M&A tax.
• Professional qualification such as CTA, ACCA or CPA is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team or independently on small engagements.

Responsibilities

• Strengthening and developing client relationships through day‑to‑day contact and effective communication
• Understanding clients’ business operations to provide tailored, technically accurate tax advice
• Keeping clients updated on the progress of ongoing engagements, gathering required information, and maintaining timely communication
• Working on VAT advisory and compliance engagements across a diverse client portfolio
• Supporting VAT and tax due diligence projects
• Delivering practical, timely solutions to client VAT queries
• Preparing clear, well‑structured draft reports and working papers
• Collaborating with the team and supporting seniors across multiple client engagements
• Supporting the preparation of client proposals
• Adhering to all risk and compliance guidelines while delivering high‑quality client deliverables
• Providing technical input on legislative changes and FTA guidance, and issuing timely updates to clients
• Using technology tools to efficiently deliver work for review.

Skills

VAT

GST

M&A tax

Education

CTA/ACCA/CPA preferred

Job description

Grant Thornton UAE is a leading professional services firm providing audit, tax and advisory services in the UAE. We are committed to delivering quality through fresh thinking, diverse perspectives, and a personalised approach. Our Tax practice guides clients through UAE and international tax landscapes with practical solutions.

We seek a VAT specialist with 3+ years in VAT/GST and M&A tax, capable of working in teams or independently. CTA/ACCA/CPA preferred.