Bookkeeper - Award Winning Practice, Bishop'S Stortford

Tpf Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support with mentoring

Company pension

Parking

Regular team events

Career progression potential

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' bookkeeping experience and will work with cloud-based platforms such as Xero,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional bookkeeping experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and HMRC regulations.
• Proficiency with cloud-based platforms (Xero, QuickBooks or Sage).

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records for multiple clients.
• Process and reconcile bank and credit card transactions.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Assist with VAT returns, PAYE and HMRC compliance.
• Collect, verify and organize financial documentation from clients.
• Support year-end accounts and assist during external audits.
• Maintain secure, organized filing systems for data compliance.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies, flagging complex issues to seniors.
• Communicate financial status and reporting timelines with clients and teams.
• Stay updated on changes in UK tax legislation and accounting standards.

Skills

Bookkeeping

UK tax regulations

Financial reporting

Client communication

Education

AAT/CIMA/ACCA qualification helpful

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

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.
  
• 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.