Posted Mar 15, 2026 216 views
Senior Accountant
Bahria Town Phase 8, Rawalpindi
Full-time, Office-based
Working hours: 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm PKT
A reputable UK-based accountancy firm is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join its small accounts team in Rawalpindi.
This role requires proven experience leading a team of accountants, together with 3 to 5 years of experience working with UK firms or UK clients, and strong knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT, accounts preparation, and tax work.
Previous experience in an accountancy firm is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of accountants, ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.
- Review bookkeeping, VAT returns, accounts preparation, and tax work to maintain high technical standards.
- Allocate work across the team and monitor deadlines, workloads, and performance.
- Provide guidance, training, and day-to-day support to team members.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records, including posting invoices, bank transactions, journals, and other ledger entries.
- Reconcile bank accounts regularly to verify financial data and ensure accuracy.
- Prepare VAT returns in advance of deadlines and oversee their submission for review.
- Compile and prepare final accounts, company tax returns, personal tax returns, and partnership tax returns adhering to UK accounting standards.
- Managing client portfolios to ensure all financial tasks and deadlines are met promptly.
- Complete and submit timesheets within established deadlines to maintain accurate records of work hours.
- Maintain strict confidentiality concerning all client and company financial information.
- Demonstrate strong proficiency in Xero accounting software and Microsoft Excel for accurate data management and reporting.
- Work independently while contributing positively as part of the accounts team to support shared goals.
- Manage multiple deadlines effectively by applying excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Apply comprehensive knowledge of UK accounting regulations and tax legislation to all work assignments.
- Ensure compliance with VAT laws and regulations, assisting in tax planning and preparation activities.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and colleagues to facilitate smooth financial operations.
- Identify discrepancies or errors in financial records and take corrective actions promptly.
- Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and systems to enhance efficiency.
- Adapt to a fast-paced work environment by prioritizing tasks and maintaining focus under pressure.
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