Assistant Accountant

ACCA Careers; Lahore; On-site; PKR 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Lahore is seeking an Assistant Accountant to manage bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients and assist with VAT returns and annual accounts.

The role supports preparation of corporation tax returns and mentoring junior staff. Strong Excel skills, English communication, and ACCA qualifications are required for this position.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a UK-based accountancy practice.
• Proficient Excel skills including formulas, sorting, and reconciliation.
• Experience with common accounting software is preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Well-organized and able to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
• Assisting with VAT returns and annual accounts.
• Assisting with the preparation of corporation tax returns
• Supporting junior staff with bookkeeping and routine accounting tasks where required
• Working closely with the team of accountants and the Client Manager to support the effective delivery of services to clients.
• Ensuring client records are kept accurate, organized, and up to date

Skills

Excel proficiency

English communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Deadline management

Education

ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

FreeAgent

TaxCalc

Job description

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Carrying out bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Assisting with the preparation of annual accounts and corporation tax returns
• Supporting junior staff with bookkeeping and routine accounting tasks where required
• Working closely with the team of accountants and the Client Manager to support the effective delivery of services to clients.
• Ensuring client records are kept accurate, organized, and up to date

The ideal Assistant Accountant will have the following experience and skills:

• 1-2 years of experience within a UK-based accountancy practice
• Good working knowledge of Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and reconciliations
• Experience with accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Free Agent, and TaxCalc would be preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Well-organized and able to manage multiple deadlines effectively
• Qualification: ACCA qualified
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work effectively as part of a team