Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION | ACCOUNTANT
Company: Padel Facility
Location: UAE

Role Overview

Our client with the padel industry is looking for an organised and detail-oriented Accountant to manage the company’s day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, payroll and tax compliance.

The successful candidate will maintain accurate financial records across court bookings, memberships and coaching services, monitor cash flow, and provide management with clear financial information to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Revenue Management

• Maintain accurate accounting records, including the general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare and manage tax invoices for court bookings, membership subscriptions and training sessions.
• Reconcile booking system revenue with cash collections, card transactions and payment gateway settlements.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor cash flow, outstanding payments and supplier payment schedules.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with banks and payment gateway providers.

Financial Reporting and Budgeting

• Complete month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Prepare monthly, semi-annual and annual financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports.
• Support the preparation of the annual budget and monitor actual performance against budget.
• Analyse revenue, operating costs and financial performance across the business.
• Provide management with regular reports highlighting variances, financial risks and opportunities to improve profitability.

Tax Compliance and Audit

• Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns in line with the company’s assigned tax periods and deadlines.
• Prepare the annual Corporate Tax return and coordinate its submission with management or external tax advisers, as required.
• Maintain supporting records and documentation for tax filings.
• Ensure accounting and tax processes meet applicable Federal Tax Authority requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide the records required for audits.

Payroll and Contract Administration

• Process staff and coaches’ payroll, including approved commissions, allowances and deductions.
• Prepare Wage Protection System (WPS) files and coordinate timely salary payments.
• Verify coaching payments against agreed terms and completed sessions.
• Track supplier contracts and lease agreements for courts, premises and equipment, including payment obligations and renewal dates.
• Maintain organised and confidential financial, payroll and contractual records.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of two years’ accounting experience in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements.
• Experience preparing financial statements, bank reconciliations and payroll.
• Familiarity with WPS preparation and processing.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Zoho Books or Tally.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Experience within a sports, fitness, leisure or service-based business is preferred.

Key Skills and Attributes

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet reporting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with management and operational teams.
• Practical analytical skills and a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies.
• Professional integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.

Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED7,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person