Qualified Senior Accountant - UAE Tax Experience (Remote, Dubai)

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global accountancy firm is seeking a Qualified Senior Accountant with UAE tax experience for a fully remote role based in Dubai. The ideal candidate will provide strategic financial advice, focusing on CFO-level consulting and tax planning while supporting clients in achieving their business goals. The role offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Pension

25 days holiday

Learning and development allowance

Company away days

Strategy trips

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• 5 years experience in general accounting or CFO-level roles.
• 3 years of UAE tax filing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead CFO consulting sessions and advisory meetings.
• Provide high-level accounting and tax advice.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Client relationship skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Business Advisory & Tax Senior (Remote, Dubai)

GrowFactor, a global accountancy firm, is seeking a driven and qualified Business Advisory Senior to provide strategic financial advice and intelligence to our clients. This is a fully remote role based in the Dubai.

About the Role:

You'll empower business owners to achieve their goals by focusing on three key areas: mastering finances, minimising taxes, and developing clear strategic plans. You'll achieve this through:

• Mapping business goals and developing strategic plans.
• Reviewing financial performance against plans and providing actionable insights.
• Delivering CFO-level consulting sessions.
• Creating tax strategies for clients

Unlike traditional accounting firms, GrowFactor focuses on proactive advisory services, helping entrepreneurial clients navigate the future. While some compliance work (roughly 15%) is involved, your primary focus (50%) will be on CFO consulting and tax planning and client meetings. Other time allocations include team training (20%) and client communications (15%). You will be supported by a dedicated Client Service Coordinator who will handle administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead CFO consulting sessions and advisory meetings.
• Facilitate strategic goal setting.
• Collaborate with Principals on strategy and client development within the owner-managed business niche.
• Provide high-level accounting and tax advice (with specialist support as needed).
• Conduct final reviews of compliance documents, tax returns, financial statements, and work papers.
• Perform tax reviews for personal and business clients.
• Coach and develop offshore accounting team members.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to business development through networking, events, and referrals.

About You:

You're a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a passion for helping businesses thrive. You possess:

• A proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• A strong work ethic and a drive for continuous improvement.
• Creativity and a collaborative spirit.
• A positive and personable demeanour.

Qualifications:

• Full ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification or equivalent.
• Ideally, 5 years of experience in general accounting or a CFO-level role. This can be in practice where you have gained experience advising clients or working in industry with an element of your role being advisory or financial analysis/management accounting.
• 3 plus years experience of UAE tax filing, Sales Tax, Corporate Tax
• Competitive salary (depending on experience).
• Fully remote working (Dubai-based).
• Pension.
• 25 days holiday.
• Learning and development allowance.
• Company away days and strategy trips.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can truly add value and be recognized for your entrepreneurial spirit, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you're a great fit for GrowFactor.