Senior Accountant - Spanish Speaker

Job description / Role

Spanish Speaker Senior Accountant - Tax and Accountancy Services

• Prepare year-end financial statements, balance sheets, and profit and loss statements.
• Liaise with external regulators and provide information required for auditors' reports.
• General Bookkeeping for the production of management accounts.
• Support clients in drawing up detailed financial budgets; cash flow statements, and revenue/cost analysis are the other leading keys.
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns and Statutory Accounts.
• Management of Payroll and related end-of-the-year declarations.
• Drafting of employment contracts and further advice on dealing with employees.
• Managing the clients’ bank accounts, i.e. payments for customers and suppliers, and general administration duties.
• Acting as a point of contact for tax authorities, dealing with new queries and ensuring that any inquiries from the Tax Authorities are managed promptly and effectively.
• Investigation and due diligence on potential clients, partners or acquisition targets by clients.
• Conduct independent client listening and attend client relationship reviews with the managing director.
• Implement any actions required to respond to client feedback.
• Provide expert advice to clients on the best company structure to suit their needs and support them throughout the incorporation process.
• Review applications for Corporation Tax & VAT registrations and ensure compliance with filing quarterly returns, annual accounts, and tax returns.
• Perform company secretarial duties, including drafting minutes, maintaining statutory books/registers, and lodging required forms.
• Stay updated on changes in regulations, laws, and accounting practices relevant to our services.

Salary:
AED 8,000 to 13,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years in accountancy practice or related environment.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree is a plus).
• A relevant qualification (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) is highly desirable.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to work autonomously and handle client inquiries in a timely and precise manner.
• Accurate and detailed oriented.
• Able to deal with client enquiries in a timely and precise manner.
• Confident and Team Player.
• Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Excel and accounting software (QuickBooks and Xero).
• Fluency in English and Spanish is mandatory. Knowledge of Italian, Russian and/or Arabic is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the UAE and occasionally internationally.

About the Company

WellTax is a highly respected accounting firm recognised locally for a broad range of accounting, tax and consulting services. Our partners and senior staff members are professionals in taxation and business analysis.

We deliver tailor-made solutions to our clients who highly recommend the quality of work, commitment and support they receive. We serve customers from various sectors from retail businesses to contractors.

We deliver a comprehensive range of services including accountancy, taxation, financial reporting, bookkeeping, payroll, management accounting and business plans. Each of our partners and staff members pursues a highly attentive and precise approach to the comprehension of your business issues and provides personalised solutions to our customers.