Tax Agent

About the Role

We are seeking a high-potential Tax Associate / Tax Agent to join our UAE tax advisory practice. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of UAE Corporate Tax, VAT advisory, and regulatory compliance , supporting clients across multiple industries.

The position is designed for ambitious professionals who want to develop into leading tax advisors in the UAE market , with exposure to advisory engagements, regulatory interactions, and client-facing consulting work .

The successful candidate will work closely with leadership on technical tax engagements , while developing their professional profile toward or maintaining Federal Tax Authority (FTA) Tax Agent certification .

This role provides a clear pathway to grow into tax practice development role .

Key Responsibilities

Tax Advisory & Consulting Engagements

• Support the delivery of tax advisory engagements , including:
• Corporate tax structuring
• VAT advisory and transaction analysis
• cross-border tax considerations
• real estate and sector-specific tax matters
• tax compliance diagnostics and risk reviews
• Prepare technical tax memoranda and advisory reports .
• Conduct tax research on emerging regulatory developments and FTA guidance .
• Assist senior advisors in developing practical tax strategies for clients .

Practice Growth & Thought Leadership

• Contribute to the growth of the tax advisory practice by:
• identifying advisory opportunities
• supporting proposal preparation
• assisting with client onboarding
• tax insights
• regulatory updates
• client education materials

Client Engagement & Advisory Support

• Participate in client meetings and advisory discussions .
• Assist in delivering clear and practical tax advice to business clients.
• Build trusted relationships with clients by providing high-quality technical support and responsiveness .
• Support the preparation of tax engagement proposals and advisory deliverables .

FTA Liaison & Audit Support

• Support engagement with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) on behalf of clients.
• Prepare responses to:
• tax audits
• FTA queries
• tax assessments
• voluntary disclosures

Tax Compliance & Regulatory Work

• Prepare and review UAE VAT and Corporate Tax filings in accordance with FTA regulations.
• Manage tax registrations, deregistrations, amendments, and refund claims with the Federal Tax Authority.
• Perform detailed tax reconciliations and compliance reviews to ensure accurate filings.
• Ensure compliance with:
• Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 (Corporate Tax)
• UAE VAT legislation
• Relevant Cabinet Decisions and Ministerial Decisions

FTA Tax Agent Certification Pathway

The firm encourages and supports employees in obtaining and maintaining Federal Tax Authority (FTA) Tax Agent registration .

Candidates should either

• Hold FTA Tax Agent certification , or
• Demonstrate eligibility and commitment to obtain certification.

The firm will support employees in meeting FTA requirements, including:

• preparation for the FTA Tax Agent examination
• guidance on professional eligibility criteria
• ongoing Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

Achieving Tax Agent certification will enable the individual to take on expanded regulatory representation and advisory responsibilities .

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CA, CTA, or CMA preferred
• 2–6 years of experience in:
• tax advisory
• tax compliance
• accounting with tax exposure
• Exposure to FTA filings, audits, or tax advisory work
• Experience in professional services, consulting, or advisory firms is highly desirable

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax legislation
• Ability to interpret tax law, Cabinet Decisions, and FTA guidance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation standards
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and client engagements
• Strong written communication and report drafting skills

Professional Attributes

We are looking for professionals who demonstrate

• strong intellectual curiosity in tax
• a commitment to professional excellence
• commercial awareness and client focus
• the ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly
• motivation to build a long-term career in tax advisory

Career Development & Incentives

This role is designed to provide accelerated professional development within the tax advisory profession.

Team members will benefit from

• exposure to complex tax advisory engagements
• structured technical tax training
• mentorship from experienced tax advisors
• support toward FTA Tax Agent certification
• opportunities to develop client advisory and consulting skills

High-performing individuals will have opportunities to progress into senior advisory and practice leadership roles .

Performance-based incentives are available based on

• quality of technical work
• contribution to advisory engagements
• client satisfaction
• contribution to practice growth and development