Careers

Do work that clients actually see

Shastra is growing, and we are looking for people who want real client exposure rather than back-office work. You will work directly with business owners, alongside Chartered Accountants who will help you develop.

Open roles

Current opportunities

  • Senior Consultant — VAT

    Bur Dubai office

    Manage a portfolio of VAT clients and be their day-to-day adviser: registrations, returns, refund claims, voluntary disclosures and correspondence with the FTA.

    What you will do

    • Preparing and reviewing VAT returns across a range of industries
    • Advising clients on the VAT treatment of transactions and contracts
    • Handling refunds, reconsiderations and FTA queries
    • Running VAT health checks and supporting junior colleagues

    What we look for

    • Solid hands-on experience of UAE VAT
    • A recognised accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or similar), or good progress towards one
    • Clear written and spoken English, and confidence dealing with clients directly
    Apply for this role
  • Consultant — Accounting & Bookkeeping

    Bur Dubai office

    Keep the books for a group of client businesses and own them end to end, from monthly entries and reconciliations to year-end files.

    What you will do

    • Maintaining client books and closing each period on time
    • Bank, receivable and payable reconciliations
    • Preparing VAT-ready records and management reports
    • Supporting year-end finalisation and audit requests

    What we look for

    • Experience of bookkeeping for UAE businesses
    • Working knowledge of at least one of ERPNext, Tally, Zoho or Odoo
    • Accuracy, ownership of deadlines and good communication
    Apply for this role

How to apply

Send your CV to info@shastraconsulting.com with the role in the subject line, and our team will be in touch.

No suitable role right now?

Speculative applications are welcome. If you are a qualified or part-qualified accountant who wants to work closely with clients, send us your CV anyway.

Consultation

Book a consultation

Tell us a little about your business and what you need. We will come back to you to arrange a conversation, usually by phone or WhatsApp.