UK Practice Accountant (Semi-Senior Senior)
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6 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are a leading UK-based Chartered Accountancy firm with an established and growing back-office operations center in Lahore. We are looking for an experienced UK Practice Accountant who can hit the ground running.
This is not a "trainee" role. We need a professional who deeply understands the UK accounting ecosystem HMRC compliance and practice workflows. You will handle UK clients end-to-endfrom messy bookkeeping to final year-end accountsworking directly with UK management and clients.
Key Responsibilities
Final Accounts & Tax: Prepare year-end accounts for Ltd companies and sole traders from Trial Balance to finalization including Corporation Tax and Self-Assessments.
VAT & HMRC Compliance: Prepare and submit VAT returns handle various VAT schemes and manage basic HMRC correspondence.
Bookkeeping & Management Accounts: Maintain precise records using Xero/QuickBooks perform complex reconciliations and prepare monthly management reports to support client decision-making.
Payroll & CIS: Manage basic payroll (RTI submissions) and maintain Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) records.
Client Communication: Act as a point of contact for UK clients via phone and email handling queries professionally and independently.
Process Optimization: Utilize AI tools (ChatGPT Claude automation scripts) to improve data extraction and delivery efficiency.
Requirements
Non-Negotiable:
Direct UK Practice Experience: Minimum 25 years specifically working for UK accountancy firms from Pakistan.
Exclusions: Candidates with only local (Pakistan) US or Canadian accounting experience will not be considered.
Compliance Knowledge: Thorough understanding of UK GAAP HMRC processes and strict filing deadlines.
Technical Skills:
Software Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in Xero or QuickBooks and strong Excel skills.
Preferred Tools: Experience with Dext Hubdoc Capium or Engager is a major plus.
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written English for professional UK client interaction.
Tech-Savvy: A modern mindsetcomfortable using AI and automation to move beyond manual data entry.
Benefits
Competitive Salary: PKRper month.
Career Progression: Clear roadmap for growth into senior management roles for high performers.
High-Level Exposure: This is not low-level outsourced work; you will handle complex end-to-end accounting functions.
Modern Environment: Work with a team that values efficiency AI-integration and professional standards.
Required Skills:
Non-Negotiable: Direct UK Practice Experience: Minimum 25 years specifically working for UK accountancy firms from Pakistan. Exclusions: Candidates with only local (Pakistan) US or Canadian accounting experience will not be considered. Compliance Knowledge: Thorough understanding of UK GAAP HMRC processes and strict filing deadlines. Technical Skills: Software Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in Xero or QuickBooks and strong Excel skills. Preferred Tools: Experience with Dext Hubdoc Capium or Engager is a major plus. Communication: Exceptional verbal and written English for professional UK client interaction. Tech-Savvy: A modern mindsetcomfortable using AI and automation to move beyond manual data entry.
