"Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom." - Thomas JeffersonSheridan Maine is partnering with an established accountancy practice in Bishop''s Stortford to recruit a Qualified Bookkeeper. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to join a close-knit team, managing a varied client portfolio and delivering high-quality bookkeeping, payroll, and accounting support.This role will suit a Bookkeeper with strong practice or industry experience who enjoys working directly with clients, taking ownership of their work, and contributing to a collaborative team environment.As Qualified Bookkeeper, you will: Manage your own portfolio of clients, delivering bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and management accounting services. Prepare accurate trial balances to support year-end accounts. Provide clients with clear, actionable advice. Support and mentor junior team members as they develop their skills. Assist with client onboarding and ensure smooth transitions. Deliver support both from the office and occasionally on client sites. Handle payroll requirements, including PAYE, pensions, and CIS where applicable. Contribute to process improvement and the continued growth of the practice. The successful Qualified Bookkeeper will have: A recognised bookkeeping qualification (ICB, AAT, or equivalent). Around 5+ years'' experience within an accountancy practice or relevant industry role. Confidence using cloud accounting software (such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or ..... full job details .....