Bookkeepers for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills6%Microsoft Excel5%Bookkeeping4%Education level
Bachelor's degree33%Master's degree28%Vocational or technical training26%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years6%3-5 years21%Current company
Zen ConsultantsAccountability EdinburghAegon UK
Time at current job
Less than a year27%1-2 years21%2-5 years30%
Browse Indeed's database of 381 profiles for Bookkeepers in Edinburgh
Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Bookkeeper: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £27,198 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £34,815 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Bookkeeper/Administrator, Payroll Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
AccountingSageCar up to 3.5 TonnesSage 50 AccountingDriving LicenceAATSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceOffice ExperienceSageBookkeeper
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlFood Hygiene Certificate+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer InteractionNegotiationBookkeepingAccounts PayableEvents Coordinator
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceNegotiationSales PersuasionSales+1 moreSkills
Barista ExperienceMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelPresentation SoftwareWord ProcessingHousekeeping Supervisor
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeBookkeepingHospitalityManagementEnglishHospitality Management+1 moreSkills
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareOperating SystemsOperaOPERAAccounts Executive
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Writing SkillsSQL QueryingDatabase ManagementRelational DatabasesSQLDatabases+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsNumeracyMathsComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteCare Worker
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with AutismChild SafeguardingFire SafetyBasic Life SupportPatient-Centred Care+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsBudget PlanningBudgetingPayrollMicrosoft Excel
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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, microsoft excel and bookkeeping.
What licenses or certifications are common for a bookkeeper?
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, care worker and senior accounts assistant.
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 10 years of professional experience.
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