Bookkeepers for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organisational Skills6%Time Management3%Education level
Bachelor's degree43%High school diploma or GED30%Master's degree16%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years50%Current company
1 Stop Healthcare
Anchored In LtdArc Legal GroupTime at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years33%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 165 profiles for Bookkeepers in Colchester
Last updated: 20 Sept 2026
Bookkeeper: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £29,029 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,844 – £31,392 yearly
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Business Owner - Practitioner
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid Certification+3 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsPhone EtiquetteTime ManagementGreekTrucking Planner
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Certificate of Higher EducationCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicencePost-Secondary Education ExperienceSkills
Driving LicenceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAnalysis SkillsContinuous ImprovementBookkeeper & Finance Data Administrator
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsSQL QueryingSQLStakeholder ManagementAccounts PayableAccount ReconciliationACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
AccountingPower BITypingAATSkills
Communication SkillsProfit & LossPAYEMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareReceptionist
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
SageOCRSage 50 AccountingMathsEnglishSkills
Driving LicenceLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceOffice ExperienceMicrosoft PowerpointBusiness Support Administrator
Layer de la Haye
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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for bookkeepers?
Common licenses or certifications for bookkeepers include: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, Driving Licence and AAT.
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?
Bachelor's degree 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 14 years of professional experience.
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