Bookkeepers for hire in Edinburgh

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    382

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills5%
    Bookkeeping4%
    Microsoft Excel4%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree46%
    Master's degree31%
    Vocational or technical training18%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    6-10 years40%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Zen Consultants
    2023
    Accountability Edinburgh
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year33%
    2-5 years33%
    1-2 years22%

Browse Indeed's database of 382 profiles for Bookkeepers in Edinburgh

Last updated: 2 Oct 2026

Bookkeeper: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £27,972 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £36,505 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Care Worker

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with AutismChild SafeguardingFire SafetyBasic Life SupportPatient-Centred Care+9 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsBudget PlanningBudgetingPayrollMicrosoft Excel
  • SENIOR BOOKKEEPER – BUSINESS SERVICES

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingAccountingTax ExperienceXeroAAT

    Skills

    Communication SkillsProfit & LossAnalysis SkillsBalance Sheet ReconciliationCustomer CommunicationClient Communication
  • Senior Bookkeeper

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Category A2 LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceEnglish

    Skills

    Driving LicenceCategory A2 LicenceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeComputer Skills
  • Accounts Executive

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Data ModellingSQLDatabasesMySQLData and Database ExperienceXero+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsNumeracyMathsComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite
  • Team Member ( Admin)

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingFinance and Accounting ExperienceBookkeepingPersonal TrainingAccount ReconciliationAccounting Software+5 more

    Skills

    AccountingBookkeepingWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabasesComputer Skills
  • Bookkeeper/Administrator, Payroll Assistant

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingSageCar up to 3.5 TonnesSage 50 AccountingDriving LicenceAAT

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceOffice ExperienceSage

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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, bookkeeping and microsoft excel.

What licenses or certifications are common for bookkeepers?

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

What are some job titles related to bookkeepers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bookkeepers include: SENIOR BOOKKEEPER – BUSINESS SERVICES, team member ( admin) and care worker.

What level of education is common for a bookkeeper?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a bookkeeper in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a bookkeeper?

Most bookkeepers have 13 years of professional experience.

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