Senior Accountant - UK Timings - USD Salary

DigiHyre; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

DigiHyre in Lahore, Pakistan, seeks a senior accounts professional to manage a portfolio of UK clients from bookkeeping through to finalised accounts. You will file quarterly VAT, prepare year-end accounts and corporation tax, and deliver monthly management accounts with cash flow reports.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in accounts, strong UK VAT knowledge, and hands-on experience with Xero, QuickBooks Online or Sage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in accounts or bookkeeping with 3+ years on UK clients.
• Strong knowledge of UK VAT, MTD and UK accounts law.
• Proven experience preparing year-end accounts and tax returns.
• Hands-on with Xero, QuickBooks Online or Sage.
• Strong Excel and reconciliation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of UK clients from bookkeeping through to finalised accounts.
• Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns, including MTD-compliant submissions.
• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Prepare corporation tax and self assessment returns for review.
• Produce monthly management accounts and cash flow reports.
• Handle CIS returns and payroll for relevant clients.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, loan and director's loan accounts.
• Communicate directly with UK accountants and clients by email, Teams and calls.
• Review the work of junior team members and guide them where needed.
• Own your deadlines for HMRC, Companies House and clients.

Skills

English communication

Independent work

Reconciliation

Client liaison

Education

ACCA affiliate or part-qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks Online

Sage

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of UK clients from bookkeeping through to finalised accounts
• Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns, including MTD-compliant submissions
• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Prepare corporation tax and self assessment returns for review
• Produce monthly management accounts and cash flow reports
• Handle CIS returns and payroll for relevant clients
• Reconcile bank, credit card, loan and director's loan accounts
• Communicate directly with UK accountants and clients by email, Teams and calls
• Review the work of junior team members and guide them where needed
• Own your deadlines for HMRC, Companies House and clients

Requirements

• 5+ years in accounts or bookkeeping, with at least 3 years on UK clients
• Sound knowledge of UK VAT, MTD and UK accounts legislation
• Proven experience preparing year-end accounts and tax returns
• Hands-on experience with Xero, QuickBooks Online or Sage
• Strong Excel and reconciliation skills
• Confident written and spoken English for direct client communication
• Able to work independently and own a client portfolio

Preferred

• ACCA Affiliate or part-qualified
• Experience at a UK practice or UK outsourcing firm
• Experience with Dext, AutoEntry or Hubdoc

Location: DHA, Lahore (on-site)

Hours: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Friday (UK hours)