Bookkeepers for hire in Reading

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    303

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Microsoft Excel7%
    Bookkeeping7%
    Xero6%
  • Education level

    Master's degree35%
    Bachelor's degree32%
    High school diploma or GED22%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year2%
    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    A1 Group
    AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping Vivisol
    ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year29%
    1-2 years25%
    2-5 years29%

Browse Indeed's database of 303 profiles for Bookkeepers in Reading

Last updated: 24 Jul 2026

Bookkeeper: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Reading: £32,715 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£46,398 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Accounts Assistant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    QuickbooksFirst Aid CertificationPayroll

    Skills

    BookkeepingBalance Sheet ReconciliationAccounts ReceivableAccount ManagementSQLFinancial Analysis
  • Post Dispatch Coordinator

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationPayrollMicrosoft Excel

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementBilingualPortugueseEnglish
  • Senior Assistant Accountant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingAATMicrosoft Office

    Skills

    Managerial AccountingAccountingFinancial AccountingSageXeroQuickbooks
  • Finance / Accounts

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    PayrollBookkeepingCIMA

    Skills

    Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookERP SystemsSageAccounting
  • Collections Officer

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQAAT

    Skills

    Financial ServicesBookkeepingMicrosoft OfficeCustomer ServiceBartendingFood Service Experience
  • Accounts Assistant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    ACAChartered Accountant

    Skills

    PayrollMicrosoft ExcelCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeBookkeepingFinancial Services

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What's the average time to fill a bookkeeper role?

The average time to fill a bookkeeper role is 61 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: microsoft excel, bookkeeping and xero.

What licenses or certifications are common for a bookkeeper?

Common licenses or certifications for bookkeepers include: AAT, Bookkeeping and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to bookkeepers?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bookkeepers include: accounts assistant, senior assistant accountant and finance /payroll assistant.

What level of education is common for a bookkeeper?

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

How many years of experience is common for a bookkeeper?

Most bookkeepers have 15 years of professional experience.

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