Practise Accountant/Bookkeeper for UK Clients only

Accountant / Bookkeeper (UK Market Specialist)

We are hiring an experienced Accountant/Bookkeeper with in-depth knowledge of the UK market to manage accounting, VAT, payroll, and tax compliance for our UK clients. The ideal candidate will handle end-to-end bookkeeping, prepare and submit VAT/payroll returns, produce management accounts, and ensure full compliance with HMRC requirements.

Key Responsibilities

VAT & Tax Compliance

• Register, manage, and deregister companies for various VAT schemes (Standard, Cash Accounting, Flat Rate, Marginal).
• Prepare, reconcile, and submit quarterly VAT returns (zero-rated, standard-rated, imports/exports, acquisitions).
• Reconcile VAT control accounts, track deadlines, and respond to HMRC queries.
• Draft corporation tax calculations and returns.
• Familiarity with VTT Final Accounts is preferred.

Bookkeeping & Accounting

• Maintain sales/purchase ledgers, process invoices, payments, and credit notes.
• Perform bank, petty cash, and expense reconciliations.
• Reconcile debtors, creditors, VAT, PAYE, and other control accounts.
• Post journals, accruals, prepayments, and maintain fixed asset registers.
• Produce trial balance, draft accounts, and monthly management accounts.
• Run year-end procedures in Sage.

Payroll Management

• Manage monthly payroll, employer registrations, and employee onboarding.
• Process salaries, payslips, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), and BACS transfers.
• Update records for new starters and leavers, ensure RTI compliance (FPS, EPS).
• Handle year-end payroll tasks including P45s and P60s.
• Experience with Moneysoft Payroll is an advantage.

Client Communication & Administration

• Liaise with clients to collect required documents and provide support.
• Maintain and update client records on CRM systems (preferably Bright Manager).
• Ensure accurate data processing and compliance with company procedures.

Skills & Requirements

• Proficient in Sage 50 Accounts, Sage 50 Payroll, QuickBooks, Xero, Excel, VTT Final Accounts, and payroll software (Moneysoft preferred).
• Strong knowledge of UK VAT, PAYE, and payroll legislation.
• Excellent reconciliation, reporting, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
• Experience with Bright Manager CRM is a plus.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Location: Rawalpindi & Islamabad (On-site)

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person