Senior Client Accountant

About The CSP Group

We are a corporate services firm headquartered in Dubai UAE, with a regional presence across UAE, ADGM, DIFC, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman. We specialise in GCC market entry, business incorporation, and corporate structuring, offering fully regulated, end-to-end solutions including company formation, PRO and visa services, nominee arrangements, corporate sponsorship, payroll, and accounting advisory. Our services are tailored to support international businesses at every stage — from initial market entry to ongoing compliance and operational support.

The Role

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, overseeing day-to-day accounting activities, tax registrations and ongoing tax compliance across various GCC jurisdictions, predominantly the UAE.

The role involves preparing and reviewing accounting records and tax filings, ensuring work is completed accurately and within required deadlines, and maintaining strong client relationships through regular communication with clients, internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities.

The Senior Accountant will also provide technical guidance and support to Accountants and Junior Accountants, review their work where required, and assist the Assistant Manager in managing workloads, resolving technical issues and maintaining high standards of service delivery. The role requires a strong practical understanding of IFRS, UAE accounting requirements and applicable GCC tax regulations, including Corporate Tax, VAT & WHT.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical accounting expertise, attention to detail, effective communication skills and a proactive, client-centric approach, with the ability to manage complex assignments independently while supporting the development of junior team members and contributing to the overall efficiency of the department.

Key Responsibilities

Client Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage the end-to-end accounting function for an allocated portfolio of corporate clients.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records in accordance with IFRS and applicable local regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts, financial reports, and supporting schedules.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Prepare unaudited financial statements and year-end accounting schedules where required.
• Liaise with external auditors and support audit processes, including the preparation of supporting documentation and resolution of queries.
• Identify accounting issues and recommend practical improvements to reporting processes and internal controls.

Tax Registrations & Compliance

• Manage Corporate Tax and VAT registrations, amendments, and deregistrations with the relevant tax authorities.
• Prepare, review, and submit Corporate Tax returns, VAT returns, and supporting working papers within statutory deadlines.
• Manage applicable WHT compliance requirements, including calculations, documentation, filings, and payments where required.
• Monitor client activities, revenue thresholds, and regulatory obligations to identify mandatory or voluntary registration requirements.
• Support clients with tax payments, reconciliations, assessments, voluntary disclosures, and tax authority correspondence.
• Handle routine tax authority queries, clarification requests, and audit support, escalating complex technical matters where appropriate.
• Maintain tax compliance calendars and proactively manage deadlines across the UAE, KSA, and Oman, as applicable.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and communicate relevant implications to clients.

Client Management & Advisory

• Act as the primary day-to-day point of contact for an allocated portfolio of clients on accounting- and tax-related matters.
• Independently manage client engagements from information gathering and preparation through to review, submission, and completion.
• Proactively communicate deadlines, information requirements, outstanding documents, and regulatory updates to clients.
• Provide practical guidance on accounting, tax, and compliance matters across relevant GCC jurisdictions.
• Manage ad hoc client queries, identify potential compliance risks, and provide clear, commercially appropriate solutions.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships through responsive communication and consistent service delivery.
• Lead client meetings where required, manage expectations, and ensure agreed scopes of work and deadlines are met.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships through additional accounting, tax, and corporate services.

Internal Collaboration & Operations

• Work closely with accountants and junior team members to share knowledge, coordinate workloads, and maintain consistent service standards.
• Review work prepared by junior team members, providing technical guidance and constructive feedback to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Support the training and development of team members in accounting procedures, tax compliance, and client service.
• Escalate complex technical matters, compliance risks, and client issues to the Head of Client Tax & Accounting in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of internal processes, templates, checklists, and workflows.
• Manage engagement timelines, outstanding client information, and deliverables to ensure efficient portfolio management.
• Ensure accurate time recording, client documentation, working papers, and internal reporting.
• Support the Head of Client Tax & Accounting with departmental projects, reporting, and operational improvements.

Regulatory & Technical Knowledge

• Maintain a strong and up-to-date understanding of IFRS, UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, and applicable WHT requirements.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of relevant tax legislation and accounting requirements in KSA and Oman.
• Stay informed of regulatory changes and assess their impact on client obligations and service delivery.
• Ensure all services are delivered in accordance with applicable legislation, professional obligations, and internal quality standards.
• Apply appropriate review procedures, maintain clear audit trails, and ensure supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
• Support internal knowledge-sharing initiatives and contribute to the development of technical guidance and best practices.

Requirements for the Role

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred; part-qualified candidates with strong technical experience may be considered.
• Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in accounting, financial reporting and tax compliance, preferably within the UAE or wider GCC.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, with demonstrable experience applying accounting standards to complex transactions, accounting treatments and financial reporting matters.
• Proven experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, technical accounting assessments, accounting reconciliations and supporting working papers.
• Ability to independently research and interpret IFRS requirements, assess appropriate accounting treatments and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Prior experience within an accounting firm, audit practice, corporate services provider or professional services environment is highly desirable.
• Experience managing a portfolio of corporate clients and delivering accounting and tax compliance services independently.
• Experience with UAE Corporate Tax and VAT is essential; knowledge of KSA and Oman tax requirements, including WHT, is highly desirable.

Systems & Tools

• Experience with accounting software (e.g. Xero, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or similar).
• Familiarity with the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) portal and relevant regulatory platforms in the GCC.
• Strong Excel, financial reporting and account reconciliation skills.
• Experience using tax authority portals for registrations, tax return submissions and ongoing compliance activities.
• Ability to maintain accurate digital client records, working papers and supporting documentation.

What we offer

CSP Group offers a supportive, flexible, and performance-driven working environment, with clear career development opportunities and exposure to regional and multi-jurisdictional work.

• Visa sponsorship, comprehensive medical insurance, and an annual flight allowance
• Competitive salary reviews and performance-based bonus schemes
• Structured career development, including access to training, mentorship, and clear progression pathways
• Exposure to regional markets and multi-jurisdictional work