Bookkeeper - Growth-Ready Role with Study Support

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

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.