Accounting Specialist

Our client is a global professional services organisation operating across multiple regions. Known for its collaborative culture and international footprint, the company supports a wide range of industries and delivers high‑quality expertise to its partners and clients.

• Manage and process regional payments including professional disbursements, supplier invoices, expenses, salaries and partner‑related payments
• Post property‑related fees and land registry charges
• Handle all supplier‑related activities from invoice posting to payment execution
• Liaise with international accounts payable teams on vendor details, credits and correct invoice postings
• Support daily bank activities including tracking receipts, executing payments and monitoring tax and rent transactions
• Perform bank verifications and reconciliations as required
• Maintain segregation of duties and ensure appropriate approval levels for all banking and expense activities
• Post ad hoc direct debits and provide movement reports to external accountants
• Manage cheque banking and resolve payment‑related queries
• Collaborate with revenue operations teams to enhance finance processes
• Run office credit reports and investigate discrepancies
• Own and manage the local payroll cycle, including preparation of monthly payroll documents and coordination with external providers
• Maintain accurate records of employee changes including joiners, leavers and salary updates
• Handle pension contributions, allowances and partner salary adjustments
• Support billing activities, ensuring accuracy of invoices and correct VAT/GST treatment
• Coordinate with global billing teams to improve processes and maintain compliance
• Sort daily incoming post
• Maintain strong internal controls across cash, expenses, procurement and bank access
• Prepare and submit documentation required for audits
• Assist in completing tax‑related forms for international clients
• Provide financial documentation to accountants as required, including statements and receipts
• Monitor and post internal company database (ICAP) requests
• Support ad hoc finance tasks as assigned

• Previous experience of over 3 years in office accounting
• Experience with in a professional services finance department
• Candidates must be based in the UAE
• Strong customer support and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Familiarity with 3E accounting software preferred