Accountant - Bookkeeping & VAT

Kaspr; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique accounting firm is looking for an experienced Accountant to manage bookkeeping and VAT for UAE clients. This full-time remote role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 2-4 years of accounting experience. Knowledge of Xero or QuickBooks is essential. The candidate must be detail-oriented and fluent in English. This is a long-term opportunity, focusing on accuracy and client communication, with structured training on UAE regulations.

Benefits

Structured onboarding and training

Opportunity for professional growth

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Hands-on experience closing monthly books.
• Progress toward or completion of professional accounting qualification.
• Prior experience communicating directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly bookkeeping for UAE clients.
• Prepare and support quarterly UAE VAT returns.
• Support Corporate Tax compliance work under guidance.
• Maintain organized client folders and working papers.
• Follow internal SOPs and checklists precisely.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Familiarity with UAE VAT rules

Strong experience with Xero or QuickBooks

Solid Excel skills

Fluent written and spoken English

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Accountant - Bookkeeping & VAT (UAE)

Location: Cape Town, South Africa (Remote)

Type: Full-time, Contract

Working hours: UAE business hours (GMT+4)

About Kaspr

Kaspr is a boutique accounting and tax firm based in the UAE, founded by ex-Deloitte professionals. We support small to mid-sized businesses with high-quality bookkeeping, VAT compliance, and Corporate Tax support.

Our focus is practical and execution-driven: clean books, correct filings, and structured compliance. We work with business owners who value accuracy, responsiveness, and professional delivery.

The Role

This role is for an accountant who will own client accounts end to end.

You will manage bookkeeping and VAT engagements for UAE-based clients, from document collection through to monthly close and VAT filing. You will also join selected client calls together with the founder.

This is not a data entry role and not a pure junior training position. Once onboarded, you are expected to work independently and take ownership of your client portfolio.

No prior UAE experience is required. However, you must be willing and able to learn UAE VAT rules, UAE Corporate Tax rules, and related compliance concepts. Training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping and financial reporting:

• Manage monthly bookkeeping for UAE clients
• Process bank, card, and payment processor transactions
• Perform full bank and control account reconciliations
• Classify revenue and expenses accurately
• Maintain balance sheet integrity
• Prepare monthly P&L and balance sheet reports
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies or missing information proactively

VAT compliance (UAE):

• Prepare and support quarterly UAE VAT returns (training provided)
• Review VAT treatment of income and expenses
• Maintain VAT working papers and reconciliations
• Flag VAT risks or anomalies before filing
• Track VAT deadlines and client readiness

Corporate Tax support (UAE):

• Support Corporate Tax compliance work under guidance
• Prepare and maintain Corporate Tax working papers
• Learn and apply UAE Corporate Tax rules over time
• Escalate technical matters to the founder when required

Client and project management:

• Request documents from clients and follow up where needed
• Maintain organized client folders and working papers
• Track status and deadlines across multiple clients
• Join client calls with the founder when required
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients via email

Process and quality:

• Follow internal SOPs and checklists precisely
• Deliver review-ready work, not draft-level outputs
• Document recurring issues and edge cases
• Continuously improve efficiency and accuracy

Working Hours and Availability (Important)

• Full-time role (45-50 hours per week)
• You must work UAE business hours
• This role is not suitable for candidates working multiple jobs or freelance gigs

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2–4 years experience in bookkeeping or accounting
• Hands-on experience closing monthly books
• Strong experience with Xero or QuickBooks (non-negotiable)
• Solid Excel skills (reconciliations, summaries, reviews)
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Prior experience communicating directly with clients
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Progress toward, or completion of, a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, SAICA, or equivalent

Training and Growth

• Structured onboarding and training on UAE VAT and Corporate Tax
• Gradual increase in client ownership and responsibility
• Opportunity to grow into a senior delivery role as Kaspr scales

This is a long-term role for someone looking to build depth and stay.

How We Measure Success

• Accuracy and cleanliness of bookkeeping
• On-time delivery
• Quality of VAT and Corporate Tax working papers
• Clarity and professionalism of client communication
• Reduced need for founder involvement over time

Application Process

Apply via LinkedIn. Shortlisted candidates will complete an initial screening call, a practical bookkeeping task, and a final interview. Only candidates meeting the experience requirements will be considered.