Bookkeeper - Award Winning Practice, Bishop's Stortford

Confidential; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Career progression

Team events

Client networking

Parking

Company pension

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Confidential in Bishop's Stortford is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join a growing independent accounting practice, supporting multiple SME clients with accurate records and timely reporting.

The role requires at least 2 years' bookkeeping experience, proficiency in Xero, QuickBooks or Sage, and solid knowledge of UK VAT, PAYE and HMRC compliance. This is a full-time, office-based position offering study support, career progression, a pension, and regular team events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' professional bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency with cloud-based accounting platforms (Xero/QuickBooks/Sage).
• Solid knowledge of UK VAT, PAYE and HMRC compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date financial records for multiple clients.
• Process and reconcile bank and card transactions.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Support VAT returns, PAYE, and other statutory filings.
• Collect and verify financial documentation from clients.
• Assist in year-end accounts and audit support.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT & PAYE knowledge

Cloud accounting

HMRC regulations

UK accounting standards

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

Bookkeeper

• 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

Bookkeeper

• 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).