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Bookkeeper Independent Practice, Bishop's Stortford
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6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
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3 September 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Bookkeeper - Independent Practice
Bishops Stortford
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 Bishops 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
Bookkeeper
- Must live a commutable distance from Bishops 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 28000 and 38000 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
- Please contact Andy Irvine on
- Andrew Irvine LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.
- Refer a friend...
Were 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. Were 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 wed love to speak to them.
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Required Skills:
The ideal candidate for this Bookkeeper opportunity will have relevant previous experience in a practice and prior experience of cloud accounting software such as QuickBooks Sage or Xero.
Required Education:
AAT Level 3 or 4 is desirable
