Bookkeepers for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organisational Skills5%Leadership3%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Bachelor's degree35%Master's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years12%Current company
Self-Employed1 Stop Healthcare
AD BuntingTime at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years24%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 167 profiles for Bookkeepers in Colchester
Last updated: 30 Aug 2026
Bookkeeper: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £29,132 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,825 – £31,638 yearly
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Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceMortgagesAATLending and Mortgage ExperienceSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceAdministrative ExperiencePhone EtiquetteHelpdesk & Compliance Manager
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneProject ManagementInformation SecurityPayrollFood Hygiene CertificateCybersecurity+4 moreSkills
LeadershipRisk AnalysisRisk ManagementReport WritingCompliance ManagementCost ManagementAdministrator Assistant
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQDriving LicenceGraphic Design+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft ExcelAudit Assistant
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
SageSage 50 AccountingMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft ExcelAccounting SoftwareSpreadsheets+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsProfit & LossAccountingAnalyticsDriver/Workshop Controller
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Dump TruckAbrasive Wheels CertificateRoad RollersDumper OperationExcavatorTipper Trucks+10 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsGroundworksExcavator360° Excavator OperationGroundworks Drainage InstallationBusiness Support Administrator
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Licenses & certifications
Audio TypingCar up to 3.5 TonnesVoice-To-Text Data EntryDriving LicenceDictation TypingTypingSkills
Communication SkillsAdministrative ExperienceOffice ManagementOffice ExperienceVoice-To-Text Data EntryData Entry
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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, organisational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a bookkeeper?
Common licenses or certifications for bookkeepers include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and Driving.
What are some job titles related to bookkeepers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bookkeepers include: business support administrator, audit assistant and junior content producer and administrator.
What level of education is common for a bookkeeper?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a bookkeeper in Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a bookkeeper?
Most bookkeepers have 24 years of professional experience.
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