About Role

Employment Type: On-site (12 PM - 9 PM)

Working Hours: UK working hours

Required Experience: Minimum 1 year in UK tax and bookkeeping

Role Purpose

Funavry Technologies (Pvt.) Limited is seeking an Accountant with practical experience in UK tax compliance and bookkeeping. The successful candidate will support a portfolio of UK clients by maintaining accurate accounting records, preparing year-end accounts, and completing corporation tax and Self Assessment returns. The role requires careful attention to detail, effective client communication, and timely delivery in line with applicable HMRC and Companies House requirements.

Location: G-8/1, Islamabad

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping and reconciliations

• Maintain, review and update client bookkeeping records using Xero, QuickBooks Online, Capium and Excel, as applicable.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations across multiple banks, companies and currencies; investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Keep accounting records complete, accurate, properly organised and ready for review.

Year-end accounts and accounting adjustments

• Prepare year-end schedules and journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and other balance-sheet items.
• Prepare, review and finalise statutory year-end accounts for eligible entities under the relevant UK reporting framework, including FRS 105 and FRS 102.
• Prepare accounts for a varied client portfolio, including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.

Tax preparation and compliance

• Prepare corporation tax computations and CT600 returns, ensuring supporting records are complete and submissions are made by the applicable deadlines.
• Prepare UK Self Assessment tax returns, including SA100 and relevant supplementary pages such as SA102, SA103 and SA105, as applicable to each client.
• Review income, expenses, reliefs and allowances and calculate tax liabilities using the information and documents provided.
• Collect, check and organise client tax documents, including P60s, P45s, P11Ds and mortgage interest certificates where relevant.

Statutory filings and deadlines

• Prepare and submit statutory accounts and related documents to Companies House in accordance with applicable filing requirements.
• Track client filing obligations and manage the workflow to meet deadlines, including the 31 January Self Assessment deadline and relevant quarterly or other filing dates.
• Monitor changes to applicable HMRC and Companies House requirements and follow internal procedures to maintain compliance.

Client communication and review

• Act as a point of contact for assigned UK clients and explain bookkeeping queries, tax calculations and information requests in clear, straightforward language.
• Follow up with clients for missing information and maintain clear records of outstanding items and communications.
• Identify unusual transactions, incomplete records or higher-risk cases and escalate them to the designated UK reviewer or manager.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• At least one year of practical experience in UK tax and bookkeeping, preferably in a UK accountancy practice or in a role serving UK clients.
• Working knowledge of UK bookkeeping, year-end accounts and statutory reporting, including FRS 105 and FRS 102.
• Practical understanding of UK Corporation Tax and Self Assessment return preparation.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Accounting software: working knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks Online and FreeAgent; familiarity with Capium.
• Tax and filing platforms: familiarity with HMRC online services and Companies House online filing processes.
• Microsoft Excel: strong spreadsheet skills for reconciliations, schedules, calculations and data review; working knowledge of Google Sheets.
• UK personal tax: understanding of tax bands, the Personal Allowance, and the treatment of earned and unearned income.
• Accuracy and organisation: ability to maintain reliable working papers, manage multiple client files and meet deadlines.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and completeness of bookkeeping records, bank reconciliations, year-end schedules and tax returns.
• Timely completion of year-end accounts, CT600 returns and Self Assessment returns.
• Number of client files completed per month, taking into account complexity and review requirements.
• Compliance with applicable HMRC and Companies House deadlines, with avoidable late filings minimised.
• Quality of client communication, responsiveness and client satisfaction.
• Effective identification and escalation of discrepancies, missing information and higher-risk cases.

Working Relationships

The accountant will report to Chief Global Business Services and work with UK clients and the internal business development team to ensure client records, accounts and tax returns are prepared accurately, reviewed where required, and delivered within agreed timelines.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field from a reputable university with a strong academic background.

Important Note: Please send your CVs to jobs@funavry.com. Clearly indicate the job title

"Accountant”