Senior Accountant — VAT & Corporate Tax Compliance; Consultancy Team Lead

Senior Accountant — VAT & Corporate Tax Compliance (Consultancy Team Lead)

Location:

Dubai, UAE (On-site)

Company:
Oxford Management Consultancy Ltd

Employment Type:

Full-time

Salary: AED 7,000 – 12,000/month (based on experience)

Oxford Management Consultancy Ltd is a fast‑growing professional services firm in the UAE, providing:

• Accounting & Bookkeeping Services
• VAT Registration & Return Filing
• Corporate Tax Registration & Compliance
• Financial Reporting & Advisory
• Company Formation & Business Compliance Support

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Senior Accountant / VAT & Corporate Tax Specialist to lead our compliance and accounting delivery team.

This role is ideal for a VAT and Corporate Tax expert who can manage multiple client accounts, supervise junior accountants, and provide advisory support to clients — including joining meetings when the sales team requires technical clarity to close engagements.

• Manage and review bookkeeping and accounting deliverables for multiple SME clients
• Ensure accurate monthly closing, reconciliations, and reporting
• Supervise accounting records, ledgers, and financial documentation
• Maintain compliance with UAE accounting standards and IFRS practices

• Lead end‑to‑end VAT compliance services including:
  • VAT Registration & Deregistration
  • VAT Return Preparation and Filing
  • VAT Calculations and Adjustments
  • FTA Audit Support and Documentation
• Ensure clients remain fully compliant with UAE VAT laws and updates

• Handle Corporate Tax compliance including:
  • CT Registration for new and existing entities
  • Corporate Tax Return Filing and advisory
  • Supporting clients with CT implementation and structuring
• Stay updated with UAE Corporate Tax regulations and apply best practices across client portfolios

• Lead and mentor junior accountants and compliance staff
• Review team output for accuracy, completeness, and deadlines
• Develop internal workflows, checklists, and compliance controls
• Ensure timely delivery of client commitments and SLA standards

• Join client meetings when required to provide technical clarity on:
  • VAT and Corporate Tax obligations
  • Compliance requirements
  • Accounting scope and deliverables
• Support the sales team in closing deals through confident advisory communication

• Assist with compliance documentation for:
  • Trade license renewals
  • ESR / UBO filings (if applicable)
  • Free zone compliance requirements
  • Company formation accounting setup

• Timely filing of VAT and CT returns with zero penalties
• Accuracy and audit‑readiness of client accounts
• Strong client satisfaction and retention
• Junior team performance and delivery quality
• Support in improving sales conversion through technical credibility

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–8+ years of UAE accounting experience (consultancy background preferred)
• Strong hands‑on expertise in:
  • UAE VAT compliance and filing
  • Corporate Tax registration and returns
  • Multi‑client portfolio management
• Proficiency in accounting software such as:
  Quick Books, Zoho Books, Xero, Tally, or similar
• Excellent Excel and reporting skills

• ACCA / CPA / CA qualification
• Prior experience in accounting firms or compliance consultancies
• Strong client‑facing advisory confidence
• Knowledge of UAE business setup and regulatory compliance

• VAT & CT technical expertise (guru‑level)
• Strong attention to detail and deadline discipline
• Ability to manage teams and multiple client priorities
• Excellent communication skills with clients and internal sales teams
• High integrity, professionalism, and ownership mindset

• Competitive salary + growth potential
• Leadership role in a fast‑growing consultancy
• Exposure to diverse UAE business clients and industries
• Opportunity to grow into Compliance Manager / Head of Accounting Services