Client Accountant - UK Clients

About the role

A well-established UK accounting and advisory firm with a team in Lahore is looking for a Client Accountant to act as the trusted advisor and operational lead for a portfolio of UK SME clients. The role combines technical accounting with client relationship management, working full-time on site in Lahore with UK base timings of 9am to 5:30pm BST.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements, management accounts and year-end files in line with UK GAAP.
• Oversee bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll and corporation tax computations, and ensure timely, accurate submissions to HMRC and Companies House.
• Advise clients on tax planning, compliance and financial best practice, and implement internal controls and quality assurance.
• Serve as the main day-to-day contact for a portfolio of UK clients, reporting results clearly in English and handling queries promptly.
• Mentor and review the work of junior team members and coordinate with internal departments.

Required profile

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CA, CIMA).
• 2-3+ years of hands-on accounting experience with UK accounting standards, VAT and corporation tax.
• Direct experience managing a client portfolio in a professional services firm.
• Fluent, professional English (verbal and written).
• Up-to-date knowledge of HMRC regulations and filing deadlines.
• O/A Level background preferred; only candidates from Lahore should apply.

Required skills

• Expert use of UK accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.
• UK GAAP, VAT and corporation tax compliance.