Senior Accountant & Portfolio Manager

About the role

Direct Assist – Chartered Certified Accountants is seeking a Senior Accountant & Portfolio Manager for its Islamabad office. You will own a portfolio of UK‑based clients across hospitality, property, manufacturing and professional services, ensuring high‑quality accounting, tax and compliance delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Take full ownership of a defined client portfolio, preparing and quality‑checking accounts, VAT returns, corporation tax and self‑assessment filings.
• Identify and pursue upselling and cross‑selling opportunities across the firm’s service offering.
• Anticipate compliance risks, propose solutions and maintain proactive communication with HMRC and clients.
• Drive accountability within the accounts team, enforcing deadlines and quality standards.
• Provide weekly portfolio performance and pipeline updates to the Director of Operations.
• Contribute to building systems, processes and standards to support the firm’s growth.

Required profile

• 4‑6 years of UK accountancy experience, either in the UK or with a Pakistan‑based firm serving UK clients.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of UK accounts preparation, VAT, corporation tax and self‑assessment.
• Excellent written and spoken English with a professional telephone manner.
• Proven experience managing or reviewing work of junior or semi‑senior team members.
• ACCA qualified or at finalist stage preferred; exceptional experience may be considered.

Required skills

• UK accounts preparation
• VAT returns
• Corporation tax filings
• Self‑assessment preparation
• QuickBooks Online
• IRIS accounting software