Bookkeepers for hire in Bedford

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    177

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Time Management6%
    Organisational Skills5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training39%
    High school diploma or GED29%
    Master's degree16%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years60%
    Less than a year30%
    6-10 years10%
  • Current company

    2Excel Logistics Ltd
    Accurate Accountancy Ltd
    Ace Fire & Security
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years50%
    2-5 years50%

Browse Indeed's database of 177 profiles for Bookkeepers in Bedford

Last updated: 3 Oct 2026

Bookkeeper: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bedford: £29,894 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £26,144 – £34,182 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Production Operative

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSNVQCSCS Academically Qualified PersonComputer SkillsIT

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative and Business Operations ExperienceAdministrative Experience
  • Business & Community Support

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Computer LiteracyDriving LicenceComputer SkillsITPRINCE2 MethodologyPRINCE2 Certification+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementProject CoordinationAdministrative ExperienceData Entry
  • Finance & Insurance Supervisor

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingBookkeepingAAT

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTransportation Management SystemsAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableAccounts Receivable Credit ControlBank Reconciliation
  • Senior Grain & Laboratory Co-ordinator

    Milton Ernest

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneQuickbooksFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationComputer LiteracyHACCP+6 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceOffice ExperienceCustomer Service
  • Garner Associates LLP

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingAccountingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceBusinessAAT

    Skills

    Time ManagementData EntryBookkeepingProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingCustomer Service
  • Community Care Assistant

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingAccountingCar up to 3.5 TonnesMarketingMaster's DegreeDriving Licence+3 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceShipping & ReceivingUnloadingLoad & Unload

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What's the average time to fill a bookkeeper role?

The average time to fill a bookkeeper role is 56 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do bookkeepers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a bookkeeper include: communication skills, time management and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for bookkeepers?

Common licenses or certifications for bookkeepers include: AAT, Accounting and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to bookkeepers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bookkeepers include: community care assistant, bookkeeper/administrator and business & community support.

What level of education is common for a bookkeeper?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a bookkeeper in Bedford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a bookkeeper?

Most bookkeepers have 11 years of professional experience.

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