Bookkeepers for hire in Edinburgh
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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 Consultants2023Accountability EdinburghTime 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 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsBudget PlanningBudgetingPayrollMicrosoft ExcelSENIOR BOOKKEEPER – BUSINESS SERVICES
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
AccountingAccountingTax ExperienceXeroAATSkills
Communication SkillsProfit & LossAnalysis SkillsBalance Sheet ReconciliationCustomer CommunicationClient CommunicationSenior Bookkeeper
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Category A2 LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceEnglishSkills
Driving LicenceCategory A2 LicenceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeComputer SkillsAccounts Executive
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Data ModellingSQLDatabasesMySQLData and Database ExperienceXero+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsNumeracyMathsComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteTeam Member ( Admin)
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
AccountingFinance and Accounting ExperienceBookkeepingPersonal TrainingAccount ReconciliationAccounting Software+5 moreSkills
AccountingBookkeepingWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabasesComputer SkillsBookkeeper/Administrator, Payroll Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
AccountingSageCar up to 3.5 TonnesSage 50 AccountingDriving LicenceAATSkills
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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