Operations Manager - Accounting & Tax Practice (Hybrid)

About the role

A fast-growing UAE accounting and tax group is looking for a qualified Operations Manager to run its accounting practice day to day, drive growth and act as the CEO's right hand. The practice serves SMEs with monthly accounting, VAT and Corporate Tax services and sits within a wider group that also includes a sister tax advisory firm.

Key responsibilities

• Run full day-to-day operations of the practice: onboarding, bookkeeping, VAT and Corporate Tax delivery
• Own the growth and delivery numbers, reported monthly to the CEO
• Take client meetings online and in person and turn enquiries into clients
• Act as the senior technical voice for clients on UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and compliance
• Lead, coach and motivate the junior team reporting to you
• Improve systems and processes across cloud accounting, CRM and task management
• Work closely with the CEO and heads of department across the group

Required profile

• Chartered or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CA, CPA or similar) with tax advisory experience
• Solid experience in the UAE accounting industry
• Experience managing a team
• Based in the UAE and able to attend in-person meetings
• Nice to have: Registered Tax Agent with the UAE Federal Tax Authority (strongly preferred)

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax
• Confident advising business owners and running client meetings
• Nice to have: Xero or similar cloud accounting experience; exposure to sales targets or practice growth

What we offer

• Salary up to AED 10,000 per month depending on experience
• Six-monthly performance bonus
• Secure, long-term role in an established, growing group with recurring revenue
• Hybrid working with remote flexibility plus in-person client and team days
• Team meals, pool days and retreats

To apply, submit your CV and a short note on why you want the role through the application form, using the reference code 1208.