Accountant job description

A ready-to-use accountant job description for employers in the UAE: the role summary, responsibilities, requirements, nice-to-haves and the benefits UAE employers typically list, with the typical salary employers state on JobXDubai. Copy it, download it as a Word file, or customise it for your seniority, city and industry.

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Accountant

Key responsibilities

Record accounts payable, accounts receivable, journals and other financial transactions accurately
Prepare monthly management accounts, schedules and financial reports
Perform bank, supplier, customer and general ledger reconciliations
Process invoices, payments, receipts and supporting documentation
Assist with VAT calculations, returns and related financial records
Monitor outstanding receivables and payables and follow up on discrepancies
Maintain organised accounting files and audit-ready supporting documents
Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
Coordinate with auditors, banks, suppliers and internal departments as required

Requirements

Two to five years of accounting experience in a commercial environment
Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field
Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and financial reporting
Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Practical experience with reconciliations, invoicing, payables and receivables
Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy and time management
Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage

Nice to have

Experience with UAE-based accounting operations and VAT records
Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA or CMA
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics
Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and month-end closing processes

Skills

Financial accounting
Bank reconciliation
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
VAT reporting
Management reporting
Microsoft Excel
ERP systems
Attention to detail

Benefits

Housing and transport allowances, or a total monthly package that includes them
Medical insurance
Employment visa and work permit, at the company's cost
Paid annual leave: at least 30 days for each full year of service, as the UAE Labour Law sets out
Annual air ticket allowance
End-of-service benefits as UAE law sets out

What UAE employers typically list for this kind of role. Keep only what you offer.

Typical range on JobXDubai

AED 8,000 to 10,000 a month

Based on salaries stated in 113 UAE job adverts from 87 employers in the last 12 months. Pay the employer stated only, never estimates, and each employer counts once.

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Frequently asked questions

What does an accountant do?

The Accountant will maintain accurate financial records, support reporting and help our team manage day-to-day financial activities in the UAE. Success in this role means timely reconciliations, reliable reports, well-controlled transactions and clear communication with internal teams and external stakeholders. Typical duties: record accounts payable, accounts receivable, journals and other financial transactions accurately; prepare monthly management accounts, schedules and financial reports; perform bank, supplier, customer and general ledger reconciliations.

What qualifications does an accountant need in the UAE?

UAE employers usually ask for: two to five years of accounting experience in a commercial environment; bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field; strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and financial reporting; experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

How much does an accountant earn in the UAE?

On JobXDubai, the typical range employers stated for accountant roles is AED 8,000 to 10,000 a month, based on salaries stated in 113 UAE job adverts from 87 employers in the last 12 months.

Can an accountant job advert ask for a nationality, gender or age?

Not for nationality, gender, religion or origin. Article 4 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, national or social origin or disability that impairs equal opportunity in employment. Rules that support Emirati participation in the labour market (Emiratisation) are not discrimination. Age is not on the Article 4 list, but our generator leaves it out too: it does not describe the job.

Can I change this job description?

Yes. Copy it or download the Word file and edit anything. To tailor it to your seniority, city, industry and skills, use "Customise this job description", or post it on JobXDubai and Layla turns it into an ad you can check before it goes live.

A starting point, not legal advice. Check the final advert and offer against your contract terms, and confirm anything legal with MOHRE or your HR adviser.

Last checked: October 2026. Sources: Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and its amendments (MOHRE) for Articles 4, 6, 9, 17, 29 and 51; salary ranges from pay stated in UAE job adverts on JobXDubai.