Accounting & Bookkeeping Services
Accounting & Bookkeeping Services in Dubai & UAE
Know What Is Happening in Your Business — Before the Year Ends
Your accounting records should tell you more than how much tax you may have to pay.
Accurate accounts should show you:
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What your business is earning
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Where your money is being spent
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Who owes you money
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What you owe suppliers
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Whether your bank balances reconcile
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Whether the business is profitable
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Whether your VAT and Corporate Tax information is supported
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Whether your financial records are ready for audit
At Ahmad Al Araidi Auditing of Accounts, we provide professional accounting and bookkeeping services for businesses in Dubai and across the UAE.
We support startups, SMEs, professional firms, trading companies, real estate businesses, restaurants, clinics and established companies that want reliable accounts without maintaining a full internal accounting department.
Is Your Accounting Actually Up to Date?
Many businesses believe their accounts are complete because transactions have been entered into accounting software.
But entering transactions is only the beginning.
We regularly identify problems such as:
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Bank balances that do not reconcile
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Customer balances that have already been collected
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Supplier balances that have already been paid
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Expenses recorded without supporting invoices
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Incorrect VAT treatment
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Duplicate transactions
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Personal expenses recorded as company expenses
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Shareholder balances incorrectly classified
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Old suspense balances
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Incorrect opening balances
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Missing fixed assets
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Unrecorded liabilities
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Income recorded in the wrong period
Good bookkeeping requires reconciliation and review, not just data entry.
Monthly Accounting & Bookkeeping Services
Our accounting services can be tailored according to the size and complexity of your business.
Services may include:
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Recording sales and revenue
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Recording purchases and expenses
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Bank reconciliation
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Credit card reconciliation
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Accounts receivable
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Accounts payable
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Customer ageing
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Supplier ageing
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General ledger review
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Fixed asset accounting
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Payroll accounting
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Expense classification
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Journal entries
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Month-end adjustments
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Balance sheet reconciliation
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Profit and loss statements
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Management reporting
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Accounting supervision
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VAT accounting support
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Corporate Tax accounting support
The objective is simple:
Your accounts should be complete, reconciled and understandable every month — not reconstructed at the end of the year.
Our Accounting & Bookkeeping Services
Monthly Financial Reporting
Business owners should not have to wait for an audit or tax deadline to understand their financial position.
Depending on your requirements, we can provide management reports including:
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Profit & Loss Statement
Understand revenue, expenses and profitability.
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Balance Sheet
See the company's assets, liabilities and financial position.
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Accounts Receivable Report
Identify customers who owe money and overdue balances.
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Accounts Payable Report
Understand upcoming supplier obligations.
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Bank Reconciliation
Confirm that accounting records agree with actual bank activity.
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Management Review
Identify unusual movements, accounting issues and areas requiring management attention.
Backlog Accounting & Accounting Cleanup
Months or Years Behind on Your Accounts?
This is more common than many business owners realize.
Companies often approach us because:
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The previous accountant left
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Accounting was never properly maintained
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Transactions were entered incorrectly
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Several months of bank reconciliation are missing
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VAT returns were filed but accounts were not completed
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Financial statements are required urgently
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An audit is approaching
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Corporate Tax filing requires accurate financial records
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The business is being sold or closed
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Management no longer trusts the figures in the accounting system
We provide backlog accounting and accounting reconstruction services to bring the records up to date.
Our work may include:
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Collecting available financial documents
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Importing or reviewing historical transactions
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Reconciling bank accounts
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Reconstructing customer and supplier balances
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Reviewing invoices and supporting documents
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Correcting accounting classifications
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Reviewing VAT treatment
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Resolving opening-balance issues
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Preparing revised financial statements
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Bringing the accounts to a position suitable for ongoing bookkeeping, audit and tax compliance
Accounting for VAT & Corporate Tax
Accounting, VAT and Corporate Tax should not be treated as three completely separate activities.
Tax returns rely on the underlying accounting records.
Weak bookkeeping can therefore create:
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Incorrect VAT returns
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Unsupported expenses
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Incorrect revenue figures
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Problems during an FTA review
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Corporate Tax calculation errors
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Audit delays
Our accounting approach is designed to keep financial records organized so they can support the company's wider compliance obligations.
Accounting System Setup
Starting a business or changing accounting software?
We can assist with:
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Chart of accounts setup
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Opening balances
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Customer and supplier setup
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VAT configuration
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Accounting procedures
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Document organization
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Financial reporting structure
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Bank reconciliation processes
The objective is to build the accounting correctly from the beginning rather than repairing it later.
Who We Work With
Our accounting and bookkeeping services are suitable for:
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Startups
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SMEs
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Free zone companies
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Mainland companies
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Trading businesses
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Professional service firms
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Consultants
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Real estate businesses
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Restaurants and hospitality companies
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Medical and healthcare businesses
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E-commerce companies
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Logistics businesses
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Growing companies without a full internal finance department
Why Outsource Your Accounting?
For many SMEs, outsourcing accounting provides access to professional financial support without the full cost of building an internal finance function.
It can also provide:
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Continuity when staff change
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Independent financial review
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Better accounting controls
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More structured monthly reporting
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Improved audit readiness
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Better VAT and Corporate Tax preparation
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Greater visibility over business performance
Our Monthly Accounting Process
Step 1 — Collect
We receive bank statements, invoices, expenses and other required records.
Step 2 — Record
Transactions are recorded and properly classified.
Step 3 — Reconcile
Bank, customer, supplier and key balance-sheet accounts are reconciled.
Step 4 — Review
The accounts are reviewed for unusual transactions, missing information and accounting issues.
Step 5 — Report
Financial reports are prepared according to the agreed reporting frequency.
Step 6 — Follow Up
Outstanding documents and accounting matters are communicated to management.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do bookkeeping services cost in Dubai?
The cost depends on transaction volume, number of bank accounts, VAT status, payroll, reporting requirements and complexity. We first understand your business and then provide a quotation based on the actual scope.
Can you take over from my current accountant?
Yes. We can review the existing accounting system, opening balances and previous records before taking over the monthly accounting process.
My bookkeeping is several months behind. Can you fix it?
Yes. Backlog accounting and accounting cleanup are separate services we provide. We can assess how much work is outstanding before providing a scope and quotation.
Can you work with my existing accounting software?
In most cases, yes. We first review the system currently being used and the quality of the existing data.
Will you also handle VAT and Corporate Tax?
We provide VAT and Corporate Tax services separately and can coordinate these services with the company's accounting records.
Do I still need an internal accountant?
That depends on the size and complexity of the organization. Some businesses fully outsource bookkeeping while others use us to supervise or support their internal accounting team.
Your Accounts Should Not Be a Year-End Surprise
If you are unsure whether your company's books are complete, reconciled or ready for Corporate Tax, VAT or audit, we can start with a review of your current accounting position.
Speak With Our Accounting Team
Tell us:
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Your business activity
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Monthly transaction volume
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Accounting software
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Number of bank accounts
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VAT registration status
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Whether your accounts are currently up to date
We can then recommend the appropriate accounting or bookkeeping scope.
Ahmad Al Araidi Auditing of Accounts
Dubai, UAE
Accurate books. Better visibility. Fewer surprises.