Books that are always audit ready.
Accounting and bookkeeping

Books that are always audit ready.

Monthly bookkeeping, management accounts, payroll and IFRS year end financials for UAE companies, delivered by qualified accountants for a fixed monthly fee. Because ZS also audits, files VAT and corporate tax and certifies ICV, your books are kept the way each of those needs them.

IFRSYear end financial statements
CloudZoho, Xero, QuickBooks and more
Fixed feeMonthly, scaled to volume

Key facts

  • UAE companies must keep accounting records for at least seven years under the corporate tax law and five years under the VAT law, prepared under IFRS or IFRS for SMEs.
  • Outsourced accounting replaces a full time hire with a qualified team, at a fixed monthly fee, with continuity when staff change.
  • ZS delivers monthly books, management accounts, payroll with WPS, VAT ready ledgers and IFRS year end financial statements that go straight into audit, ICV and corporate tax.

What is included

Monthly bookkeeping

Sales and purchase invoices, bank and credit card reconciliations, petty cash, fixed asset register, prepayments and accruals, intercompany balances. Recorded in your cloud accounting system with VAT tax codes applied at source so the return is a report, not a project.

Management accounts

Monthly or quarterly profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow with commentary, plus the KPIs that matter for your business: gross margin by line, debtor days, project profitability, cash runway. Delivered within ten business days of month end.

Payroll and WPS

Monthly payroll calculation, WPS file and bank upload, leave and end of service accruals, and the payroll journal. Aligned with MOHRE requirements for mainland and with free zone authority rules.

Receivables and payables

Customer statements and collection follow up, supplier payment runs on agreed dates, and ageing reports so cash is managed rather than discovered.

Year end financial statements

IFRS or IFRS for SMEs financial statements with notes, prepared to hand directly to the auditor. For companies audited elsewhere we manage the audit file and queries so your team is not pulled into it.

Accounting and bookkeeping for UAE businesses

How we benefit your company

Improved financial statements

Balance sheets, income statements and cash flows that are well structured, accurate and easy to read, so you can see where the business stands at any time.

Budgeting and forecasting

Annual budgets and forecasts built from your own financial history, so decisions on hiring, pricing and investment are based on numbers rather than instinct.

Stress-free compliance

We handle the detail of your financial records, VAT and corporate tax requirements so you can focus on running the business.

Financial audit and analysis

In-depth review and analysis of your financials to show what is working, what is leaking and where to act next.

Industries we serve

  • Insurance: systematic accounting with frequent account reviews for tax filing and reporting
  • Construction: cost control plans and project-level expense tracking from start to handover
  • Real estate: revenue patterns, budgeting and forecasting for portfolios and developments
  • Ecommerce: reconciliation of payment gateways, marketplaces and inventory
  • Oil and gas: financial reports that support tight cost control and ICV requirements
  • Food and restaurants: cost of sales tracking and margin control across outlets

Why outsource accounting in the UAE

  • A qualified accountant plus a reviewer for less than one junior salary, with no visa, leave or turnover cost
  • Continuity: the work does not stop when someone resigns
  • Compliance built in: VAT, corporate tax, WPS and audit requirements are met as part of the monthly cycle
  • Owner visibility: numbers you can trust every month, not once a year

Accounting standards in the UAE

UAE companies report under IFRS. Smaller entities can use IFRS for SMEs, and the corporate tax law allows cash basis accounting below AED 3 million of revenue. The choice affects tax and ICV, so we recommend the standard after reviewing your position. Our article on accounting standards in the UAE explains the options.

Accounting system setup and training

Zoho Books, Xero, QuickBooks Online, Tally, SAP Business One, Odoo and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. We can also migrate you from spreadsheets or a legacy system with opening balances agreed to your last audited accounts.

Switching accountants

Handover takes about two weeks: we collect the trial balance, ledgers, reconciliations and filings, agree opening balances and continue from the next month. Read what outsourced accounting looks like in practice.

What is included

What the service covers.

Bookkeeping

Invoices, bank reconciliations, accruals and fixed assets recorded monthly with VAT codes at source.

Management accounts

P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and KPIs with commentary within ten business days of month end.

Payroll and WPS

Payroll, WPS files, leave and gratuity accruals for mainland and free zone employers.

Year end accounts

IFRS financial statements with notes, ready for audit, ICV and corporate tax.

Cloud setup and migration

Zoho, Xero, QuickBooks and ERP configuration, with opening balances agreed to audited accounts.

Part time CFO

Budgets, forecasts, bank packs and board reporting when you need senior finance without the hire.

How it works

From first call to done.

STEP 01

Scoping

Entities, transaction volume, systems and reporting needs reviewed in a free consultation.

STEP 02

Fixed monthly fee

A written scope and price. No hourly billing.

STEP 03

Onboarding

Access, opening balances and process agreed in about two weeks.

STEP 04

Monthly cycle

Books closed, VAT return prepared, management accounts delivered, questions answered.

FAQ

Questions we hear every week.

Anything else, message us on WhatsApp and a consultant replies during office hours.

How much does outsourced accounting cost in the UAE?

Fees are fixed monthly and depend on transaction volume, number of entities, payroll headcount and reporting needs. A small trading company typically pays less than the cost of a junior accountant; the first consultation and proposal are free.

Do we have to change accounting software?

No. We work in your existing system if it supports UAE VAT. If you are on spreadsheets or an unsupported system we recommend a cloud platform and handle the migration.

Can you handle multiple companies or a group?

Yes. We keep separate books for each entity, manage intercompany balances and prepare consolidated management accounts where needed.

Is our data confidential?

Yes. Client information is never shared with third parties without your consent or a legal requirement. We sign an NDA on request and access is limited to the assigned team.

Ready when you are. First hour free.

Tell us what you need and a consultant replies within one business day with a fixed quote.

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