Chartered Accountant – Tax & Compliance (Freshly Qualified)

About the role

We are hiring on behalf of a growing tax advisory firm in the UAE for a freshly qualified Chartered Accountant – Tax & Compliance. The role offers hands‑on experience in UAE VAT, corporate tax, FTA compliance and client management, initially under the guidance of an Engagement Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly VAT return workings in line with UAE tax laws.
• Coordinate VAT return filing within statutory deadlines after manager approval.
• Perform transaction‑level reviews to identify errors, omissions and Reverse Charge Mechanism implications.
• Maintain detailed reconciliations of sales, purchases and RCM.
• Assist in responding to FTA queries, notices and assessments.
• Update client registrations on the EmaraTax portal and monitor compliance deadlines.
• Act as day‑to‑day contact for assigned clients on routine tax matters.
• Review accounting records, perform reconciliations and analyse financial data for tax issues.
• Coordinate with the Engagement Manager and internal team to ensure timely delivery of assignments.

Required profile

• Freshly qualified CA / ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Articleship experience in taxation, audit, accounting or compliance (preferred).
• Basic conceptual understanding of UAE VAT and strong fundamentals in accounting and taxation.
• Ability to analyse financial data and identify errors, discrepancies and anomalies.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good client‑handling and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy and ability to manage multiple statutory deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and develop deeper technical expertise in UAE taxation.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• AI tools

What we offer

• Salary AED 5,000 per month with a 6‑month probation period.
• Salary revision and further increments based on performance reviews.
• Structured career progression from tax compliance execution to independent client handling and eventual engagement management.
• 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.