Receptionist

Alif Accounting & Tax Consultants LLC | Dubai, UAE
Full-time, on-site | Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

About the Role

The Receptionist is the first point of contact for everyone who walks into or calls Alif Accounting & Tax Consultants. You will run the front desk, keep the office organised and give clients, visitors and colleagues a professional, welcoming experience every time. The role also provides day-to-day administrative support to the accounting, tax and advisory teams, so it suits someone who is organised, discreet and comfortable handling several things at once.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and receive clients and visitors, manage the visitor log and direct them to the appropriate team member.
• Answer, screen and route incoming calls; take accurate messages and follow up where needed.
• Manage the main office email and WhatsApp inbox, responding to general enquiries and forwarding client matters to the relevant department.
• Schedule client meetings and maintain the shared meeting-room calendar.
• Receive, log and distribute incoming mail, courier deliveries and client documents; arrange outgoing couriers.
• Maintain a tidy, presentable reception area and meeting rooms, including refreshments for client meetings.
• Keep client contact records and basic files up to date, and assist with scanning, filing and document collection for KYC/compliance purposes.
• Support the team with administrative tasks such as printing, binding, preparing engagement letters for signature and tracking document return.
• Monitor office supplies and stationery and coordinate with suppliers and building management for maintenance requests.
• Assist HR with attendance records, onboarding logistics and visa or typing-centre appointments when required.
• Handle petty cash for minor office expenses and keep supporting receipts.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience as a receptionist, front-desk officer or administrative assistant, ideally in a professional services or corporate environment.
• Excellent spoken and written English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Polished, welcoming and professional manner with clients and visitors.
• Confident user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable with email, phone systems and basic office equipment.
• Well organised, punctual and able to manage multiple tasks calmly under pressure.
• Discretion and reliability when handling confidential client information.
• High school diploma required; a diploma or degree in business administration or a related field is preferred.
• Must be based in the UAE and available to join at short notice.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary in line with experience.
• Employment visa, medical insurance and annual leave as per UAE Labour Law.
• A friendly, professional team and exposure to a growing accounting and tax advisory practice.

Pay: AED2,000.00 - AED2,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person