Accountant

We're Hiring: Accounts Manager Frankly Built Contracting | Business Bay, Dubai | Full-time, Office-based

About Us

Frankly Built Contracting is a Dubai-based design, fit-out and contracting company working across the GCC and Australia. We deliver luxury villas and mansions, commercial and industrial projects, and cultural landmarks, from concept and approvals through to fit-out and construction management. We bring Australian precision and regional know-how to every project, and we're known for delivering on time, on budget and without compromise on quality.

The Role

We're looking for a hands-on Accounts Manager to run our entire accounts function on their own. You'll own everything from day-to-day bookkeeping to month-end close, and report directly to management.

What you'll do

• Manage the full accounting cycle, from daily entries to monthly and year-end closing

• Handle accounts payable and receivable, including supplier payments, client invoicing and collections

• Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reports

• Track project costs and profitability alongside the commercial team

• Manage cash flow, bank reconciliations and payment schedules

• Run monthly payroll through WPS

Prepare and file VAT returns and Corporate Tax returns

• Manage petty cash, company expenses and fixed asset records

• Coordinate with external auditors, banks and government authorities

• Keep financial records accurate, organised and audit-ready

What you'll need

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field (CA, CMA or ACCA is a plus)

• At least 5 years' accounting experience in the UAE, ideally in construction or contracting

• Proven experience running an accounts function on your own

• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and WPS

• Hands-on experience with accounting Xero software

• Advanced Excel skills

• Organised, accurate and comfortable working independently

What we offer

• Competitive salary

• UAE visa

• Medical insurance

How to apply Send your CV to laura@frankly.ae with "Accounts Manager" in the subject line. Immediate joiners or candidates with short notice are preferred.