Accountant cum Admin (Italian Speaker)

About the role

WellTax, an established firm based in London and Dubai, is looking for an Italian-speaking Accountant cum Admin to join its Dubai office. The role supports the team with accounting and tax services, compliance tasks, client liaison, corporate services coordination and general administration, while also contributing to selected marketing initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Act as main contact for Italian-speaking clients on routine accounting and tax matters, coordinating with the internal team and following up on outstanding information.
• Carry out general bookkeeping for management accounts and help prepare year-end financial statements, balance sheets and profit and loss statements, providing information for auditors' reports.
• Occasionally support the preparation and submission of VAT and Corporate Tax returns and Statutory Accounts, keeping to filing deadlines.
• Review applications for Corporate Tax and VAT registrations, maintain the database of registration statuses and TRNs, and manage correspondence with the FTA.
• Maintain accounting records such as receipts, invoices and bank statements, and keep the fee tracker and assist with invoicing for recurring clients.
• Help maintain a central database of trade licenses, MOAs and share certificates, track renewal deadlines, and keep KYC files and AML onboarding steps up to date.
• Assist with corporate services and PRO activities such as company incorporations, licence renewals and visa applications, coordinating with authorities and external providers.
• Support marketing coordination with business councils and chambers of commerce, and help with SEO, website content and digital marketing.
• Contribute to the development of the firm's AI strategy and the adoption of AI solutions.

Required profile

• Fluency in English and Italian is mandatory; knowledge of Spanish is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in an accountancy practice, administrative role or similar is preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously, accurately and in a fast-paced environment, handling confidential information with discretion.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the UAE are desirable.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Good understanding of accounting principles; knowledge of UAE taxation and local business practices is advantageous.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks and Xero is desirable.

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Office location: Dubai Internet City, Dubai.