Virtual Assistant for accounting firm

Assistant to director to manage email, information requests to clients, diary management, administrative tasks following a process including Dubai related compliance.

Job Title: Virtual Assistant – Diary, Email & Admin Support (Accounting Firm)

About Us
We are a UK-based accounting firm supporting clients locally and internationally, including those relocating to or operating in Dubai, UAE. As our client base grows, we are looking for a highly organised and proactive Virtual Assistant to support our Director with key administrative tasks and help us stay efficient and responsive.

Key Responsibilities
Diary Management: Scheduling and coordinating meetings, appointments, and reminders for the Director.

Email Management: Monitoring inboxes, prioritising emails, drafting responses, and flagging important items.
Administrative Support: Document management, data entry, preparing reports or client files, and general admin assistance.
Client Coordination: Assisting with client onboarding processes, sending follow-ups, and maintaining CRM entries.
Light Research Tasks: Occasionally sourcing information relevant to client needs, especially around UAE compliance.
Support with UAE-based Clients: Organising documents or liaising with clients operating in Dubai, ensuring they stay compliant with local requirements.

Ideal Candidate:

Experience working in an accounting firm (or with accountants/bookkeepers)
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Excellent written and spoken English
Proficient in using Microsoft Office tools
Familiarity with tools like Zoom, Slack, or CRMs is a bonus
Experience with UAE compliance or supporting clients in Dubai is a big plus

What We Offer
Long-term, stable remote work opportunity
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to grow with the business
Flexible working hours (UK time zone alignment preferred)
Initially part time but could grow to full time OR if you prefer full time and meet the requirements, you can apply and we can consider.

To Apply
Please submit your CV along with a short message detailing:

Your experience working in/with accounting firms
Any relevant experience dealing with UAE compliance or clients in Dubai
Your availability and preferred working hours

Also include the word 'dubai' in the subject line so we can see you have read this job description to the end. If you do not, your application will not get through.