Junior Accountant – Taxation

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Riyadh seeks a Junior Accountant – Taxation to strengthen its Finance team, focusing on VAT, regulatory reporting, and practical exposure to taxation.

You will work with the accounting and tax teams on VAT returns, reconciliations, month-end closing, and ZATCA compliance, gaining hands-on experience in financial accounting.

Ideal for professionals with 1–3 years of experience and a degree in Accounting or Finance who are eager to learn and grow in tax discipline.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Saudi Arabia or GCC experience is preferred.
• Basic understanding of VAT regulations.
• Familiarity with accounting software and financial systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Record daily accounting transactions accurately.
• Prepare bank, customer, and supplier reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing VAT returns and related documentation.
• Review tax invoices and supporting financial documents.
• Maintain customer and supplier ledgers.
• Support ZATCA compliance and documentation requirements.
• Assist with tax reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Prepare schedules for audits and tax reviews.
• Support month-end closing activities.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.

Skills

VAT concepts

Taxation knowledge

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Financial systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A growing company in Riyadh is seeking a Junior Accountant – Taxation to strengthen its Finance team. This opportunity is ideal for accounting professionals who are eager to develop their expertise in taxation while gaining practical exposure to financial accounting, VAT compliance, and regulatory reporting.

The successful candidate will work closely with the accounting and tax teams, supporting day-to-day financial operations and assisting with ZATCA compliance, reconciliations, audit preparation, and month-end closing activities. This role offers an excellent learning environment for individuals looking to build a career in taxation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Record daily accounting transactions accurately.
• Prepare bank, customer, and supplier reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing VAT returns and related documentation.
• Review tax invoices and supporting financial documents.
• Maintain customer and supplier ledgers.
• Support ZATCA compliance and documentation requirements.
• Assist with tax reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Prepare schedules for audits and tax reviews.
• Support month-end closing activities.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Saudi Arabia or GCC experience is preferred.
• Basic understanding of VAT regulations.
• Familiarity with accounting software and financial systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop expertise in taxation.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • VAT principles and compliance.
  • Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
  • Financial record keeping and reconciliations.