Operations Manager – UAE Tax Consultant (Corporate Tax & VAT)

Operations Manager – UAE Tax Consultant (Corporate Tax & VAT) | HybridMost accounting jobs pay you a salary to keep things ticking over. This one pays you to build something, and keeps rewarding you for it month after month. THE OPPORTUNITYA founder-led UAE accounting and tax group is looking for an Operations Manager to take full ownership of its accounting practice: the clients, the team, the delivery and the growth.You'll work side by side with the CEO and heads of department across the group, including a sister tax advisory firm. This is a role for someone who wants to grow with a business, not just work for one. As the practice grows, so do your team, your influence and your earnings.WHAT YOU'LL EARN

• AED 10,000 per month basic salary
• Plus recurring commission on client fees, paid every month: – 2.5% from day one – Rising to 5% once agreed growth and performance milestones are met
• Commission keeps paying for as long as each client stays with us and you're part of the team
• Every client you win and keep adds to your monthly income, with no cap on how far you take it
• The secret code is 1208WHAT YOU'LL DORun the practice
• Own day-to-day operations: onboarding, bookkeeping, VAT and Corporate Tax delivery, deadlines and quality
• Keep every client compliant and every deadline met
• Continuously improve our systems and processes (cloud accounting, CRM, task management)Advise clients
• Be the go-to tax expert on UAE Corporate Tax and VAT
• Take client meetings, online and in person, with confidence
• Build long-term relationships that keep clients with us for yearsGrow the business
• Turn enquiries into clients and spot opportunities to do more for existing ones
• Own the numbers: growth, retention and delivery, reported monthly to the CEO
• Work with sales and marketing on campaigns and partner referralsLead the team
• Manage, coach and motivate the team reporting to you
• Set priorities, hold high standards and celebrate wins
• Help hire and develop new team members as we growWHO YOU ARE
• A qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CA, CPA, CMA or equivalent)
• Excellent, hands-on knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax and VAT
• Experience in a UAE accounting or tax practice
• Proven experience managing people
• Hardworking and proactive. You see what needs doing and do it before anyone asks.
• A genuine team player who lifts the people around you
• Able to work remotely AND in person. You'll do both, every week, so you must be trustworthy and self-driven when no one's watching.
• Based in the UAEEven better if you have:
• UK accounting or tax knowledge
• FTA Registered Tax Agent status
• Xero or similar cloud accounting experienceWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE
• A team that actually enjoys each other. Team meals, pool days and retreats are part of how we work, not a once-a-year event.
• No politics, no layers. Small, close team, direct access to the CEO, and good ideas get actioned in days, not months.
• Trust over micromanagement. We judge results, not hours at a desk.
• Flexibility that works. Remote when it makes sense, together when it matters.
• Modern by default. Cloud tools, automation and AI across the business.
• Real stability. An established, growing group built on recurring revenue, so this is a career, not a stop-gap.
• Real upside. Your income is directly tied to the practice you build.HOW TO APPLYApply with your CV and a short note answering one question:"How would you grow a UAE accounting practice in your first 6 months?"Applications without an answer won't be considered. All applications are handled in strict confidence.