UK Practice Accountant (Semi-Senior / Senior)

We are a leading UK\-based Chartered Accountancy firm with an established and growing back\-office operations center in Lahore. We are looking for an experienced **UK Practice Accountant** who can hit the ground running. This is not a "trainee" role. We need a professional who deeply understands the UK accounting ecosystem, HMRC compliance, and practice workflows. You will handle UK clients end\-to\-end—from messy bookkeeping to final year\-end accounts—working directly with UK management and clients. **Key Responsibilities** * **Final Accounts \& Tax:** Prepare year\-end accounts for Ltd companies and sole traders from Trial Balance to finalization, including Corporation Tax and Self\-Assessments. * **VAT \& HMRC Compliance:** Prepare and submit VAT returns, handle various VAT schemes, and manage basic HMRC correspondence. * **Bookkeeping \& Management Accounts:** Maintain precise records using Xero/QuickBooks, perform complex reconciliations, and prepare monthly management reports to support client decision\-making. * **Payroll \& CIS:** Manage basic payroll (RTI submissions) and maintain Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) records. * **Client Communication:** Act as a point of contact for UK clients via phone and email, handling queries professionally and independently. * **Process Optimization:** Utilize AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, automation scripts) to improve data extraction and delivery efficiency. Requirements **⚠️ Non\-Negotiable:** * **Direct UK Practice Experience:** Minimum **2–5\+ years** specifically working for UK accountancy firms from Pakistan. * **Exclusions:** Candidates with only local (Pakistan), US, or Canadian accounting experience will **not** be considered. * **Compliance Knowledge:** Thorough understanding of UK GAAP, HMRC processes, and strict filing deadlines. **Technical Skills:** * **Software Mastery:** Expert\-level proficiency in **Xero** or **QuickBooks** and strong **Excel** skills. * **Preferred Tools:** Experience with Dext, Hubdoc, Capium, or Engager is a major plus. * **Communication:** Exceptional verbal and written English for professional UK client interaction. * **Tech\-Savvy:** A modern mindset—comfortable using AI and automation to move beyond manual data entry. Benefits * **Competitive Salary:** PKR 100,000 – 300,000 per month. * **Career Progression:** Clear roadmap for growth into senior management roles for high performers. * **High\-Level Exposure:** This is not low\-level outsourced work; you will handle complex, end\-to\-end accounting functions. * **Modern Environment:** Work with a team that values efficiency, AI\-integration, and professional standards.