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Join a UK CTA-ledUAE Boutique.

Chartered Tax Adviser-led, growing, hybrid-Dubai, Big 4-adjacent work without Big 4 hours. Funded CTA + ACCA study. UAE residence visa sponsored. Email info@thetaxlead.ae.

Open roles

Current Openings.

Below are the current open roles. If none fit but you want to work here, send a speculative CV — we review all speculative applications.

OpenUAE CT / VATSenior

Senior UAE Tax Associate

Dubai · Full-time · CTA / ADIT preferred

Senior associate role on UAE Corporate Tax, VAT and QFZP engagements. Lead delivery on SME and mid-market files; support partner on multinational and OHT clients.

  • UK CTA / ADIT / UAE equivalent desirable
  • 3-6 years in-practice tax experience
  • UAE Corporate Tax familiarity (post-2023)
  • Xero / QBO comfortable
Apply →
OpenBookkeepingJunior

Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant

Dubai or remote · Full-time · AAT / Part-ACCA

Monthly Xero / QBO bookkeeping on UAE SME clients. VAT return prep. Dext receipt processing. Full training on UAE Corporate Tax and QFZP mechanics provided.

  • AAT L4 / Part-ACCA / Part-CA
  • Xero or QBO certified (or willing to be)
  • 1-3 years bookkeeping experience
  • Strong English + Arabic / Hindi welcomed
Apply →
FutureGraduate

Graduate Trainee (CTA / ACCA)

Dubai · Full-time · Sept 2027 start

3-year training contract covering UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, QFZP, UK-UAE cross-border and TP. CTA (UK Chartered Tax Adviser) + ACCA fully funded. UAE visa sponsored.

  • 2:1 bachelor’s (any discipline, finance/econ preferred)
  • Interest in tax — not just accounting
  • Right to work in UK or UAE (we sponsor UAE)
  • Starting Sept 2027
Register interest →
FutureSenior

UK-UAE Cross-Border Manager

Dubai or London · Full-time · CTA required

For a UK CTA with 5-8 years in practice looking for the UAE move. Lead UK-side filings via our UK HMRC agent code, UAE-side via UAE arm. Hybrid Dubai/London working.

  • UK CTA qualified
  • 5-8 years UK tax experience
  • UK HMRC agent code experience
  • Willing to spend material time in UAE
Register interest →
How we work

Six Things About Working Here.

💷 Fully-funded CTA + ACCA

We’re Chartered Tax Adviser-led. Growing more CTAs is part of our business plan. Study materials, exam fees, study leave — all covered.

🏢 Boutique scale, Big 4 work

You’ll work on multinational Pillar Two, cross-border UK-UAE, PE-backed group structuring — the files that go to Big 4 in bigger firms. Here you own them.

👤 Named partner oversight

Every file has a Chartered Tax Adviser signing off. Juniors don’t sign returns. You learn by review from the start.

🏡 Hybrid Dubai working

Flexible hybrid pattern — office presence for client-facing days, home for deep work. UAE residence visa sponsored, Emirates ID handled.

⚖️ Real work-life balance

No Big 4 billable-hour chase. Fixed-fee delivery discipline means we measure outputs, not time at desk. Everyone leaves at reasonable hours in normal weeks.

🌐 UK + UAE exposure

Our dual-firm model means you’ll touch both UK and UAE files — UK HMRC agent-code work on one morning, UAE FTA filing in the afternoon. Rare combination.

Common career questions

Working Here, Answered.

Do you sponsor UAE residence visas?
Yes — for permanent hires. Standard UAE employment visa + Emirates ID + medical, paid by the firm. Expedited for senior roles. We work with trusted UAE immigration partners on the paperwork.
Do you support CTA / ACCA study?
Yes — funded study for both CTA (UK Chartered Tax Adviser) and ACCA. Study leave for exams. We’re a Chartered Tax Adviser-led firm; growing more CTAs is part of our business plan. ADIT also supported.
Can I apply speculatively?
Yes — always. Email info@thetaxlead.ae with CV, cover note on which role fits, and your UAE residence status. We review every speculative CV, even without an open role. Current team shapes change as we grow.
What’s the interview process?
Typically 3 steps. (1) 20-minute intro call with Shamim or senior manager. (2) Technical interview + case study (2 hours). (3) Values & fit conversation, meet the team. Written offer within 1 week of final interview.
Want to work here?

Email info@thetaxlead.ae.We Read Every CV.

Open roles above or speculative — we review everything that comes in. UK CTAs looking at the UAE move particularly welcome.