Assistant Manager – European Accounting, Bookkeeping & Taxation

About the role

BIAccounTax, an international accounting and taxation firm, is looking for an Assistant Manager – European Accounting, Bookkeeping, Final Accounts & Taxation to join its Lahore back‑office team. The successful candidate will independently manage European client portfolios, oversee bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and tax compliance, and lead junior staff.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain complete bookkeeping and accounting records for European clients using cloud‑based platforms such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zoho Books or Sage.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, management accounts and analytical reports.
• Perform bank, supplier, customer and inter‑company reconciliations and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, corporate tax filings and payroll tax obligations across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Process payroll accurately, manage statutory deductions and produce payroll reports.
• Supervise, train and support junior accountants, monitor deadlines and quality of deliverables.
• Communicate professionally with international clients via email and virtual meetings, handling queries and maintaining strong relationships.
• Identify automation opportunities, set up new systems, and troubleshoot accounting software issues.

Required profile

• CA Finalist / CA Inter (articles completed) or ACCA qualified/part‑qualified or CMA.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with European bookkeeping, VAT compliance and payroll.
• Proven ability to manage client portfolios independently and lead a small team.
• Strong analytical mindset with advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Required skills

• QuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Xero
• Zoho Books
• Sage (cloud version)
• MS Excel (advanced)
• MS Word
• PowerPoint