Bookkeeper for Independent Practice – Local & Award-Winning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Company pension

Annual leave

Job summary

Bookkeeper role with an award-winning practice in Bishop's Stortford is available, offering a full-time, office-based position. You will maintain client financial records, prepare monthly/quarterly statements, and handle VAT/PAYE filings in line with HMRC requirements.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years’ bookkeeping experience in a reputable setting and is proficient with Xero, QuickBooks or Sage, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to clients.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Ability to work in a client‑facing, office‑based role and use cloud-based platforms effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records for multiple clients using cloud-based accounting software (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.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Public practice

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Bookkeeper role with an award-winning practice in Bishop's Stortford is available, offering a full-time, office-based position. You will maintain client financial records, prepare monthly/quarterly statements, and handle VAT/PAYE filings in line with HMRC requirements.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years’ bookkeeping experience in a reputable setting and is proficient with Xero, QuickBooks or Sage, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to clients.