Junior Accountant

Role Overview

As a Junior Accountant, you will help keep the everyday finances of a real estate business in Dubai organised and accurate. Working with senior accountants, you will record transactions, support payment and billing processes, and contribute to reconciliations and UAE tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter routine financial transactions and maintain orderly bookkeeping records.
• Process supplier invoices and customer receipts, supporting accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Prepare invoices, local purchase orders (LPOs), and payment vouchers.
• Compare bank statements with ledger entries and investigate discrepancies with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Assist with month-end close tasks and provide information needed for timely financial reporting.
• Help gather, check, and organise records for VAT and Corporate Tax compliance.
• Support senior accountants with day-to-day accounting requests and follow-up on outstanding items.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Zero to two years of relevant accounting experience; recent graduates are welcome to apply.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and VAT.
• Familiarity with bookkeeping, financial recordkeeping, payables, receivables, and bank reconciliations.
• Careful, organised approach to handling figures and supporting documents.
• Clear communication skills and willingness to work under the direction of senior accounting staff.