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

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global accountancy firm is seeking a Business Advisory & Tax Senior for a fully remote role based in Dubai. The position focuses on strategic financial advice to clients, requiring strong qualifications and proven experience. Ideal candidates will possess ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications, along with a passion for helping businesses thrive through proactive financial management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fully remote working

Pension

25 days holiday

Learning and development allowance

Company away days and strategy trips

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• 5 years experience in general accounting or CFO role.
• 3 years experience with UAE tax filing.

Responsibilities

• Lead CFO consulting sessions and advisory meetings.
• Provide high-level accounting and tax advice.
• Conduct final reviews of compliance documents and tax returns.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

CFO consulting

Tax strategy development

Team coaching

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification

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04.06.2025

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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.