Senior Accountant (UK Standards) – Islamabad

About the role

Magna Foodservice is seeking a detail‑oriented Senior Accountant to join its finance team in Islamabad. The role focuses on UK accounting standards, taxation and financial reporting, supporting UK‑based management while operating independently.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in line with UK GAAP.
• Conduct thorough account reconciliations and maintain accurate general‑ledger entries.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with UK VAT regulations, prepare VAT returns and support audit processes.
• Utilise advanced Excel functions (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS) for data analysis and reporting.
• Work with NetSuite ERP to streamline accounting workflows and maintain records.
• Coordinate with UK‑based management to resolve accounting issues and deliver timely reports.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Continuously improve accounting processes for greater accuracy and efficiency.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of professional accounting experience.
• Deep expertise in UK accounting standards, taxation and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to work independently, meet strict deadlines and communicate results clearly.
• Experience coordinating with cross‑functional and international teams.

Required skills

• UK accounting standards (UK GAAP)
• VAT regulations and returns
• Advanced Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS)
• NetSuite ERP
• Financial reporting and budgeting