Junior Accountant

ACCA Careers; Lahore; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking a Junior Accountant for Lahore with 1 year of UK practice experience. The role focuses on day-to-day bookkeeping, VAT calculations, and assisting in HMRC submissions while supporting in drafting year-end working papers and simple self-assessment tax returns.

Proficiency in Xero and QuickBooks is compulsory, with strong Excel skills. ACCA Affiliate or finalist status is required, and the position targets a local candidate ready to work on-site in Lahore.

Qualifications

• ACCA Affiliate or Finalist status required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a UK accountancy practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of UK clients.
• Prepare VAT workings and assist with HMRC submissions.
• Support in drafting annual accounts working papers.
• Prepare basic self-assessment tax returns for multiple income sources.

Skills

Xero

QuickBooks

Excel

ACCA Affiliate

Education

ACCA Affiliate/Finalist

Tools

Zoho

TaxCalc

FreeAgent

Advanced Excel

Job description

Junior Accountant (1 Year of Experience)

Qualification: ACCA Affiliate/finalist.

Experience: Minimum 1 year in a UK accountancy practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of UK clients.
• Prepare VAT workings and assist with HMRC submissions.
• Support in drafting annual accounts working papers.
• Prepare basic self-assessment tax returns, handling standard income sources such as salary, dividends, rental income, and self-employment income.
• Expertise in Xero and QuickBooks (compulsory), with preferred skills in Zoho, TaxCalc, FreeAgent, and advanced Excel.