Bookkeeper - Independent Practice, Bishop'S Stortford

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

Are you a Bookkeeper looking to join an award winning, local practice?

Do you have a Bookkeeper background working in public practice?

If so, I want to hear from you!

TPF Recruitment have been instructed by an award winning practice in Bishop's Stortford to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper into their 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.
  
• Long term career progression opportunity with an award winning accountancy practice
  
• Regular team events
  
• Client networking events and supporting of local sporting clubs
  
• Free parking
  
• Company pension
  
• Annual leave
  
• Did I mention they were an award winning accountancy practice?
  

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