Bookkeeper - Award Winning Practice

Confidential; Essex; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £28k-£38k

Study support

Career progression

Team events

Client networking events

Parking

Company pension

Refer a friend

Job summary

Confidential, an independent accounting practice in Bishop's Stortford, is recruiting an experienced Bookkeeper to join the growing team and service small to medium businesses. You will maintain up‑to‑date records, prepare monthly/quarterly statements, and handle VAT, PAYE and HMRC compliance using Xero, QuickBooks or Sage.

With at least two years in bookkeeping, you will work in a client‑facing role from our Bishop's Stortford office, with a clear path to career progression and ongoing study

Qualifications

• Two years of professional bookkeeping experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and HMRC regulations.
• Proficiency with cloud-based accounting platforms (Xero/QuickBooks/Sage).

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for multiple clients using cloud software.
• Process and reconcile bank and card transactions regularly.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Assist with VAT returns, PAYE and other HMRC filings.
• Organise and verify financial documentation for completeness.
• Support year-end accounts and external audits.
• Communicate status, deadlines and compliance requirements with clients and internal teams.
• Stay up-to-date with UK tax legislation and accounting standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Bookkeeper - Independent Practice
Bishop's Stortford

TPF Recruitment have partnered with an award winning accountancy practice in Bishop's Stortford to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper into their successful, growing team.

This Bookkeeper position plays a vital role in ensuring the financial accuracy and compliance of a growing independent accounting practice, serving small to medium-sized businesses across diverse industries.

As Bookkeeper, you will be central to maintaining reliable financial records, delivering timely reporting and supporting clients in meeting their statutory obligations under HMRC regulations and UK accounting standards. With a focus on precision, professionalism and client-centric service, you will leverage cloud-based accounting platforms to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.

The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented professional with a minimum 2 years' experience who thrives in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records for multiple clients using cloud-based accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage).
• Regularly process and reconcile bank and credit card transactions to ensure financial accuracy and integrity.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and cash flow statements.
• Support clients with VAT returns, PAYE, and other statutory filings in full compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Proactively collect, verify, and organize financial documentation from clients to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end accounts and provide coordinated support during external audits.
• Establish and maintain secure, organized digital and physical filing systems to ensure data compliance and easy retrieval.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial data promptly, escalating complex issues to senior accountants when necessary.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with clients and internal teams regarding financial status, reporting timelines, and compliance deadlines.
• Stay current with changes in UK tax legislation, accounting standards and regulatory updates to ensure ongoing compliance.

Requirements

• Must live a commutable distance from Bishop's Stortford
• This role is a full-time, office-based position.
• Minimum 2 years' professional bookkeeping experience within a reputable accounting or financial services environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, HMRC regulations, and statutory compliance (VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax).
• Proficiency in cloud-based accounting platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package of between £28,000 and £38,000 dependent on experience level.
• Study support with expert mentoring from an experienced leadership team.
• Long term career progression opportunity with an award winning accountancy practice.
• Regular team events.
• Client networking events and supporting of local sporting clubs.
• Central Bishop's Stortford location with parking available.
• Company pension.
• Refer a friend

We re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.

For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you up to £500 of Love 2 Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).