Bookkeepers for hire in Chelmsford
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Bookkeeping5%Organisational Skills5%Education level
Bachelor's degree30%Master's degree28%Vocational or technical training23%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years10%3-5 years10%Current company
a SolicitorsAccountants of Lavenham LtdAGC Equity PartnersTime at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years19%2-5 years24%
Browse Indeed's database of 143 profiles for Bookkeepers in Chelmsford
Last updated: 30 Aug 2026
Bookkeeper: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chelmsford: £27,539 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £34,586 yearly
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Finance & Operations Officer
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
ERP SoftwareMicrosoft Office SuiteTallyERP SystemsAccounting SoftwareMicrosoft Office+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsManagerial AccountingFinancial ReportingManagement Accounts PreparationManagement Accounting ExpertiseFinancial Report WritingAmbassador
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Mentor and Peer Support ExperienceMicrosoft Office SuiteCLAiTMentoringPeer MentoringMicrosoft Office+1 moreSkills
Office ManagementOffice ExperienceAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceExecutive Support ExperienceDiary ManagementAudit and accounts semi-senior
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
AccountingAATAccountingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceAATSkills
Communication SkillsPayrollAccountingQuickbooksIris (Accounting Software)Microsoft PowerpointAccountant
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
AccountingAccountingSageA LevelOCRSage 50 Accounting+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsDriving LicenceSageAccounting SoftwareSage 50 AccountingMicrosoft WordAssociate
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
AccountingCustomer ServicePayrollBookkeepingManagerial AccountingFinancial Reconciliation Support+7 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsProgramme ManagementLeadershipOrganisational SkillsBusiness AnalysisProduct DevelopmentMidday Assistant
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
AccountingFinancial AccountingSQLBookkeepingMicrosoft ExcelFinancial Reconciliation Support+19 moreSkills
MathsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareRisk AnalysisRisk Assessment
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What's the average time to fill a bookkeeper role?
The average time to fill a bookkeeper role is 60 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, bookkeeping and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a bookkeeper?
Common licenses or certifications for bookkeepers include: AAT, Accounting and Payroll.
What are some job titles related to bookkeepers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bookkeepers include: midday assistant, BOOKKEEPER & PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR and finance & operations officer.
What level of education is common for a bookkeeper?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a bookkeeper in Chelmsford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a bookkeeper?
Most bookkeepers have 14 years of professional experience.
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