Chartered Accountant

Chartered Accountant – Tax & Compliance (Freshly Qualified)

Location: Dubai

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: AED 5,000 per month

About the Role

We are hiring on behalf of one of our established and growing Tax Advisory companies in the UAE for a Chartered Accountant – Tax & Compliance position.

This role is ideal for a freshly qualified CA / ACCA or equivalent professional who is looking to build practical expertise in UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, FTA compliance, tax advisory and client management .

The successful candidate will initially work under the guidance of the Engagement Manager and will gradually develop into an independent client handler , taking ownership of assigned clients and end-to-end tax compliance deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare monthly and quarterly VAT return workings in accordance with applicable UAE tax laws and regulations.
• Coordinate VAT return filing within statutory deadlines after review and approval by the Manager.
• Perform transaction-level reviews to identify errors, omissions, incorrect tax treatment and Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) implications .
• Prepare and maintain detailed reconciliations of sales, purchases and RCM.
• Review trial balances and supporting financial information for tax and compliance purposes.
• Assist in preparing responses to FTA queries, notices and assessments .
• Assist with reconsideration applications, penalty waiver applications and TDRC applications, wherever applicable.
• Update and maintain client registrations and records on the EmaraTax portal within the agreed scope.
• Monitor compliance deadlines and proactively communicate requirements and potential penalty risks to clients.
• Maintain proper working papers, supporting documentation and compliance records.

Client Coordination & Communication

• Act as the day-to-day contact for assigned clients on routine tax and compliance matters.
• Respond to routine client queries within the same working day or the next working day where detailed review is required.
• Collect required financial documents, information and clarifications from clients within agreed timelines.
• Follow up with clients on pending documents, approvals and compliance requirements.
• Communicate deliverable status, pending items and deadlines clearly to clients.
• Identify and escalate significant technical, compliance or client-related matters to the Engagement Manager.
• Build professional and reliable working relationships with assigned clients.

Accounting & Review

• Review accounting records and financial data relevant to VAT and tax compliance.
• Perform reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Analyse financial information to identify unusual transactions, errors or potential tax issues.
• Review supporting documents and assess the appropriate tax treatment.
• Ensure client files and working papers are maintained accurately and systematically.

Internal Coordination

• Coordinate with the Engagement Manager and internal team members on client assignments.
• Ensure assigned deliverables are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Communicate issues or potential delays proactively.
• Assist with tax, accounting, audit and advisory assignments when required.
• Contribute to improving internal processes, templates and compliance workflows.

Requirements

• Freshly qualified CA / ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Articleship experience in taxation, audit, accounting or compliance is preferred.
• Basic conceptual understanding of UAE VAT .
• Strong fundamentals in accounting, taxation and financial reconciliations.
• Ability to analyse financial data and identify errors, discrepancies and anomalies.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong English communication skills , both written and verbal.
• Good client-handling and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and statutory deadlines.
• Highly organised, reliable and able to take ownership of assigned work.
• Willingness to learn and develop deeper technical expertise in UAE taxation.
• Ability to use AI tools responsibly to improve efficiency, research and productivity.

Compensation & Career Growth

• Salary: AED 5,000 per month.
• 6-month probation period. Salary revision and further increments thereafter based on performance review.
• Structured career progression from tax compliance execution to independent client handling and, over time, engagement management responsibilities .
• Direct exposure to FTA-approved tax agency work across VAT, Corporate Tax, audit and advisory .
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced tax professionals and develop practical UAE tax expertise.

Availability

• Immediate joining preferred.
• English proficiency is required.
• Own visa holders preferred for an immediate start.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a freshly qualified CA/ACCA who is technically curious, detail-oriented, dependable and willing to take ownership .

We are looking for someone who wants to progressively develop into a confident tax professional and independent client handler , with exposure to real UAE tax and compliance assignments.

If you are a newly qualified CA/ACCA looking to build your career in UAE Tax Advisory and Compliance , this opportunity offers meaningful hands-on exposure and a clear path for professional growth.