Financial Accountant, Private Practice

Gateworth are currently supporting one of our clients within the legal sector, who are looking to recruit an experienced Financial Accountant, to join their Dubai-based Finance team on a full-time and on-site basis. With a reporting line to the Director of Financial Operations, the Financial Accountant will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting and compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations, with broad exposure across day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, budgeting, cash flow management and audit support. Main Responsibilities Overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger reconciliations, alongside the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts and related financial and MIS reporting. Managing cash flow, including the preparation of cash flow statements, and assisting with annual budgets and forecasts, whilst providing insightful and ad hoc financial analysis to support decision-making. Processing monthly payroll, including staff expense reimbursements and claims and supporting timekeeper set-ups and pricing activities. Liaising with external auditors on audit and tax compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to local financial regulations, legal accounting standards and firm policies whilst also implementing and improving internal controls and processes for greater efficiency.

Desired Candidate Profile

University graduate and/or post-graduate degree within accounting or finance along with an internationally-affiliated professional accountancy qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA). Accounting experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment, with strong knowledge of legal and trust accounting, SRA Regulations and any applied IFRS, along with exposure across time-based billing systems. Proficiency in 3E accounting software and advanced Excel skills, together with knowledge of VAT and other relevant tax regulations spanning the GCC. Results-orientated with a high level of integrity and attention to detail, strong planning and organisational skills, and the discipline to meet deadlines, particularly around month-end and year-end. Strong verbal and written communication skills, the confidence to deal with senior management and along with an ability to contribute positively to the team culture and departmental objectives.