Bookkeepers for hire in Reading
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills6%Bookkeeping5%Organisational Skills4%Education level
Bachelor's degree43%Master's degree31%High school diploma or GED17%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years10%3-5 years10%Current company
Berkshire Accountants LimitedWillow Tree Group Holdings LtdAAT Level 2 Bookkeeping VivisolTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years29%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: 3 Sept 2026
Bookkeeper: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £32,977 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £47,332 yearly
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Finance & Accounting Placement
Reading
Licenses & certifications
AccountingSageQuickbooksBookkeepingSage 50 AccountingQuickbooks Online+1 moreSkills
Financial PlanningAnalysis SkillsSAP ERPManagerial AccountingAccountingBudget PlanningPost Dispatch Coordinator
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Emergency Spill Response and Clean-UpFirst AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid CertificationTeam ManagementPayroll+6 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipB2BComputer LiteracyAccounts Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
SageQuickbooksFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPayrollSage 50 Accounting+3 moreSkills
Balance Sheet ReconciliationBookkeepingBank ReconciliationVAT Return PreparationVAT Returns SubmissionFinancial Reconciliation SupportASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Reading
Licenses & certifications
AccountingLeanRecruitingAATOrganisational SkillsSkills
Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer SupportCustomer InteractionRecord KeepingOffice Administrator
Reading
Licenses & certifications
QuickbooksMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareTutoringSkills
Communication SkillsAccountingBookkeepingRecord KeepingData EntryCustomer CommunicationFinance Operations Executive
Reading
Licenses & certifications
AccountingFirst AidGermanAATSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipBalance Sheet ReconciliationInternal AuditsMonth-End CloseAccount Reconciliation
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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: communication skills, bookkeeping and organisational skills.
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: finance /payroll assistant, accounts assistant and post dispatch coordinator.
What level of education is common for a bookkeeper?
Bachelor'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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