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OUTSOURCED & CLOUD ACCOUNTING · DUBAI & UAE
Outsource accounting services in Dubai. Your business. Clearer numbers.
Build a dependable reporting routine without managing every accounting task internally. A&A connects transaction recording, reconciliations and management reports around an agreed scope and calendar.
- Agreed scope
- Clear responsibilities
- Practical reporting
Defined monthly scopeUnderstand what the recurring fee covers.
Retained approvalsYour business stays in control.
Useful reportingSee the position behind the activity.
A CLEAR STARTING POINT
What is outsourced accounting?
Outsourced accounting means engaging an external team to perform agreed accounting tasks, such as bookkeeping, reconciliations and financial reporting. Your business still supplies source records, approves decisions and retains responsibility for its obligations. The provider’s role is defined in the engagement.
You can outsource the recurring accounting cycle or only selected functions. A growing Dubai business may need monthly management reports and reconciliations, while a team with an internal bookkeeper may need additional support at month end. The right model depends on workload, complexity and how quickly management needs information.
A&A’s outsourced accounting services are organised around responsibilities, access and reporting dates. We first check whether the starting balances are reliable. If historical books need repair, that work should be identified before the recurring service begins—not hidden inside the first monthly close.
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DEFINED WORK. USEFUL OUTPUTS.
What can your business outsource?
Combine the functions you need. Frequency, transaction limits, software access and tax-related work are confirmed in the proposal rather than assumed to be unlimited.
Receivables & payables
Maintain customer and supplier ledgers, ageing reports and outstanding-item lists. Agree separately whether collection follow-ups or payment preparation are required.
Bank & card reconciliation
Match statements with the books and investigate differences. Confirm the frequency for each account, especially where payment volume is high.
Month-end reporting
Prepare agreed profit and loss, balance-sheet and cash information after close checks. Explain significant movements and items still awaiting clarification.
Payroll & recurring schedules
Coordinate payroll entries, accruals, prepayments and asset schedules where included. Your team confirms employee changes and authorises payments.
Tax & audit coordination
Organise supporting records and reconcile relevant control accounts. Tax preparation, filing and auditor liaison are included only to the extent stated in your scope.
HOW THE WORK MOVES FORWARD
From handover to a repeatable monthly close.
- 01
Design the scope
Agree tasks, volumes, reporting frequency, fees and decision owners. Identify historical clean-up and specialist work separately.
- 02
Validate the handover
Review opening balances, access and document sources. Confirm how prior records and unresolved questions will be handled.
- 03
Run the accounting cycle
Collect records, post transactions, reconcile balances and obtain answers before the reporting cut-off.
- 04
Review & refine
Deliver the agreed report pack, discuss movements and track open actions. Revisit scope if activity or reporting needs change.
We agree the sequence, information deadlines and review points before work begins.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT SUPPORT
In-house, outsourced or a hybrid accounting team?
Compare ownership and coverage, not an unsupported percentage saving. The best choice depends on the skills and capacity already inside your business.
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| Consideration | In-house | Outsourced / hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Day-to-day presence | Internal availability, subject to staffing and leave cover. | A scheduled service; on-site time must be agreed. |
| Cost structure | Salary, benefits, recruitment, software and supervision. | Agreed fee plus any separately scoped work or licences. |
| Approvals | Management sets and maintains approval controls. | Management retains approval controls and payment authority. |
| Specialist coverage | Depends on the team’s skills and external advisers. | Confirm the skills and review levels actually included. |
| Continuity & handover | Internal procedures and access management are needed. | Agree backups, exports, contact cover and exit handover. |
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE — NOT CLIENT RESULTS
What should a monthly reporting calendar contain?
This is an example sequence, not a promised delivery timetable. Set actual dates around transaction volume and the time your team needs to provide complete information.
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| Milestone | What happens | Completion evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Document cut-off | Your team provides the agreed period’s records. | Document checklist and missing-item list. |
| Preparation | Transactions and period-end schedules are updated. | Ledger and supporting schedules. |
| Review | Balances are reconciled and exceptions discussed. | Review notes and approved adjustments. |
| Reporting | Management receives the agreed reports. | Dated report pack with open actions. |
| Follow-through | Outstanding questions are assigned and tracked. | Named owner and target date for each action. |
A reporting deadline is meaningful only when document deadlines, approvals and escalation routes are also agreed.
PREPARE FOR YOUR FIRST CONVERSATION
What documents do you need?
A good handover reduces repeated questions. Prepare the opening records and agree how new documents will reach the accounting team during each reporting cycle.
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Entity & reporting details
Business activity, financial year end, tax registrations and reporting deadlines. Identify the management contact and authorised approvers.
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Current accounting position
Latest trial balance, ledgers, reconciliations and management accounts, including unresolved items left by the previous provider.
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Transaction sources
Sales and purchase invoices, expenses, bank statements and payment-platform exports. Agree the file format and submission timetable.
- 04
Recurring commitments
Payroll summaries, leases, subscriptions, loan schedules and asset registers support complete period-end reporting.
- 05
Software & access
Confirm account ownership and user permissions. Use named access and appropriate authorisation rather than sharing your primary password or banking codes.
- 06
Management information needs
Tell us which reports, departments, projects, cost centres and comparisons will actually help you run the business.
KNOW WHO DOES WHAT
Clear ownership, from preparation to approval.
The engagement letter confirms the final allocation. This working model helps you plan the conversation.
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| Activity | A&A’s role within scope | Your business’s role |
|---|---|---|
| Source documents | Specify required records and track missing information. | Supply complete, timely and authentic records. |
| Accounting cycle | Prepare and review agreed records and reports. | Explain transactions and approve relevant judgements. |
| Payments & filings | Prepare or coordinate only where authorised. | Retain approval authority and confirm submissions. |
| Data & exit handover | Provide agreed reports and handover files. | Maintain access ownership and agree retention arrangements. |
BUILT AROUND YOUR OPERATIONS
Different businesses. Different priorities.
Dubai mainland and free-zone businesses can have different reporting needs. We confirm the entity, activity and applicable requirements instead of assuming one approach fits every company.
Owner-managed SMEs
A recurring finance routine can reduce administration while keeping the owner involved in approvals and cash decisions.
Retail & online businesses
Reconcile sales channels, payment gateways, refunds and inventory movements so net settlements do not obscure trading performance.
Project-based companies
Agree project codes, billing milestones and cost allocation so management reporting reflects how work is actually delivered.
FEES & DELIVERY
A quote based on the work you need.
Outsourced accounting fees should be compared on a like-for-like scope. Ask whether transaction limits, reporting frequency, review time, licences and tax work are included before comparing monthly prices.
- Volume, entities and account complexity
- Monthly or other reporting frequency
- Software, payroll and integrations
- Review depth and additional specialist work
PRACTICAL ANSWERS
Outsourced accounting. Your questions answered.
Start here, then discuss the details that depend on your records, deadlines and business structure.
Ask the A&A team →Can I outsource accounting and keep my internal accountant?
Yes. A hybrid model can leave daily document collection or bookkeeping with your team while A&A supports reconciliation, closing or reporting. Define who prepares, reviews and approves each task to avoid duplicate work or gaps.
Is outsourced accounting the same as bookkeeping?
Bookkeeping mainly records transactions. An outsourced accounting scope may also include closing schedules, financial reports, reconciliations and tax coordination. The engagement letter, rather than the service label, determines what is included.
Do I still control my bank account and payments?
Your business should retain payment approval and control of bank access. Preparing a payment schedule is not the same as authorising or releasing funds. Agree user permissions and approval limits, and never share banking passwords or one-time codes.
Can you work with our existing software?
We assess the current system, access permissions and quality of its records before confirming compatibility. A migration is not automatically required. Where a change is justified, agree data ownership, backups and validation separately.
Are VAT and Corporate Tax filings included?
Only if the proposal says so. Maintaining tax-related records, preparing a return, reviewing it and filing it are different responsibilities. Confirm the periods, approvals and fees for each required service.
What should I receive if I change provider later?
Agree an exit checklist at the start: current trial balance, ledgers, reconciliations, source-document access, filed-return copies where applicable and an unresolved-item register. Clarify software ownership and access removal as part of the handover.
SOURCES & SCOPE
Keep the evidence behind your numbers.
For UAE Corporate Tax, relevant records generally need to be retained for at least seven years after the applicable tax period. Read the Federal Tax Authority’s record-keeping guidance ↗
Retention, filing and correction requirements depend on the facts and applicable rules. This page is general service information, not a tax opinion or an audit. About A&A Tax Consultants · Updated .
LET’S AGREE YOUR NEXT STEP
Give your accounting a clearer monthly rhythm.
Tell us your business activity, current software and immediate priority. We’ll discuss the scope before proposing the work.
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