Bookkeepers for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organisational Skills6%Time Management3%Education level
High school diploma or GED36%Bachelor's degree31%Master's degree21%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
AguaconsultBARNES ROFFE ADVISORY LTDBraiswick TyresTime at current job
1-2 years40%2-5 years40%Less than a year20%
Browse Indeed's database of 162 profiles for Bookkeepers in Colchester
Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Bookkeeper: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £29,274 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,764 – £32,021 yearly
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Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAccountingBookkeepingAdministrative Support ExperienceBusiness Owner - Practitioner
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCare ExperienceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCare Certificate+2 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementGreekMedication AdministrationClient Services Administrator
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementPhone EtiquetteAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceEmployment and Education Advisor
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Certified Accounting TechnicianBaseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)Skills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingMicrosoft Office SuiteCustomer Service Advisor
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
SageXeroSkills
Communication SkillsTax ExperienceCustomer ServiceData EntryCustomer SupportBookkeepingReceptionist
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
SageOCRSage 50 AccountingMathsEnglishSkills
Driving LicenceLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceOffice ExperienceMicrosoft Powerpoint
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What's the average time to fill a bookkeeper role?
The average time to fill a bookkeeper role is 54 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for bookkeepers?
Common licenses or certifications for bookkeepers include: Driving Licence, AAT and Sage.
What are some job titles related to bookkeepers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bookkeepers include: receptionist, business support administrator and business owner - practitioner.
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 10 years of professional experience.
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