Senior Accountant - UK Clients (USD Salary)

About the role

A senior accountant is needed to manage a portfolio of UK clients, handling their accounts from bookkeeping through to finalised accounts. The position is based on-site in DHA, Lahore, with UK working hours from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of UK clients from bookkeeping through to finalised accounts
• Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns, including MTD-compliant submissions
• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Prepare corporation tax and self-assessment returns for review
• Produce monthly management accounts and cash flow reports
• Handle CIS returns and payroll for relevant clients
• Reconcile bank, credit card, loan and director's loan accounts
• Communicate directly with UK accountants and clients by email, Teams and calls
• Review the work of junior team members and guide them where needed
• Own deadlines for HMRC, Companies House and clients

Required profile

• 5+ years in accounts or bookkeeping, with at least 3 years on UK clients
• Sound knowledge of UK VAT, MTD and UK accounts legislation
• Proven experience preparing year-end accounts and tax returns
• Confident written and spoken English for direct client communication
• Able to work independently and own a client portfolio
• Preferred: ACCA Affiliate or part-qualified status, experience at a UK practice or UK outsourcing firm, and experience with Dext, AutoEntry or Hubdoc

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with Xero, QuickBooks Online or Sage
• Strong Excel and reconciliation skills