Certified Public Accountant jobs in United Kingdom

Date: 17 Apr 2025

Location:

Dubai, AE

Job ID: 5859

School: Nord Anglia International School Dubai

Company: Nord Anglia Education

About Nord Anglia Education
Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation, with more than 85 schools located across over 33 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 74,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school.

Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity, wellbeing, excellent academic outcomes, and global connectedness. These are delivered through innovative use of educational technology to create a personalised 21st century learning experience for all students.

Every parent wants the best for their child — so do we. Nord Anglia schools deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.

Nord Anglia International School Dubai
NAS Dubai is a purpose built ‘flagship school’ generously resourced with a whole school enrolment of over 3040. This equates to 1690 in the primary school and 1350 in the secondary school. Our curriculum is based upon the legacy of the English National Curriculum adapted to the local environment leading up to GCSE at KS4 and on to the IB Diploma programme and A Levels at KS5. Our GCSE results consistently significantly surpass the world average, with 41% of students achieving A**-*, 9-8 over the last three years (World Average 27.6%). IBDP results are equally as impressive with an average of 20% obtaining over 40+ points over the last three years (IBDP global average 30) and 30% of our attaining A*-A in A Levels.

Awarded by Spears to be one of the Top 100 schools in the world, NAS Dubai is recognised as an outstanding school by multiple accreditors including the KHDA, BSO and NEASC.

About The Role

• Ensure proper accounting and financial records and systems are maintained.
• Ensure the school maintains costs within agreed budget levels.
• Proactively advise the UAE Head of Finance & Principal around budget efficiencies.
• Financial accounts are produced monthly, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and within agreed timeframes. This includes but not limited to, accruals, prepayments, ECL and FAR management.
• All statutory accounting and tax returns are produced and submitted in accordance with legislation.
• Management of IFRS 16 leases in accordance with the standard.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls.
• Production of weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts to aid both the school and Nord Anglia Education cash management.
• Ensure proper asset management processes are in operation.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors regarding the statutory accounts and other statutory returns.
• Liaise with internal auditors ensuring internal processes are robust and act and implement on any recommendations.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of the latest accounting and tax regulations within the UAE and Internationally.

About You
To be considered for this position, you must:

• Be educated to Degree or its equivalent.
• Have 5-7 years and above experience with proven ability in an accounting role with VAT experience essential.
• Be well versed with IFRS and general accounting procedures.
• Have advanced experience in accountancy software products such as MS Navision, and MS Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Have the ability to work to tight deadlines, and the ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy.
• Have past experience in a school environment (desirable).
• Possess excellent communication skills to negotiate with external stakeholders on commercial contracts and transactions.
• Have interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with non-finance members as well as finance members of school and regional team.
• Demonstrate high levels of personal integrity.
• Exhibit excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Have the ability to work under pressure and remain calm.
• Be self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Have the ability to work independently.
• Be adaptable.

Selection Process
The closing date for application is 30th April 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews that will take place from 5th May 2025 at the Nord Anglia International School Dubai.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews, that will take place at the Nord Anglia International School Dubai.

This is a full-time position, starting from July 2025. Remuneration is competitive and it includes visa provision.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.

All post holders are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.

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