Junior Accountant

Role Overview

As a Junior Accountant based in Dubai, you will be the backbone of the company’s day-to-day financial record keeping. You will process invoices, track payments, manage accounts payable and receivable, and support the senior accountant with monthly reconciliations and documentation. Your accuracy keeps the ledger clean and gives the wider team a reliable picture of cash flow at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain daily accounting records by posting transactions and updating ledgers in QuickBooks
• Prepare and issue invoices and receipts, ensuring they match purchase orders and delivery notes
• Record all incoming payments and outgoing expenses promptly, coding them to the correct accounts
• Manage accounts payable by verifying vendor bills and scheduling payments, and accounts receivable by following up on outstanding invoices
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving minor discrepancies
• Organise and maintain financial documentation such as vouchers, contracts, and payment proofs for audit readiness
• Support the senior accountant with closing entries, reporting schedules, and other routine accounting tasks

Requirements & Qualifications

• 1–2 years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally in a similar junior or assistant role
• Solid working knowledge of QuickBooks, including invoicing, bill entry, and reporting modules
• Understanding of core bookkeeping concepts, including double-entry, accruals, and accounts payable/receivable cycles
• Strong MS Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and basic formulas for data analysis
• Clear written and verbal communication, plus the ability to organise work and meet deadlines
• UAE work experience is an advantage, as is familiarity with local VAT rules and banking practices
• Candidates must be detail-oriented and comfortable handling confidential financial information
• Female candidates are preferred for this position, as per the company’s hiring preference

What We Offer / Why Join

This is a full-time position with a Dubai-based company, giving you the chance to build on your accounting fundamentals in a real business environment. You will work closely with an experienced senior accountant, which means plenty of mentorship and direct exposure to complete financial cycles—from invoicing and collections to reconciliation and reporting. It is a solid stepping stone for someone aiming to grow into a more senior accounting role.