Bookkeepers for hire in Reading
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Communication Skills8%Organisational Skills5%Time Management5%Education level
Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree31%Master's degree20%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
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MHA MacIntyre HudsonTime at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year25%More than 5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 341 profiles for Bookkeepers in Reading
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Bookkeeper: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £28,167 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £43,294 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Finance / Accounts
Reading
Licenses & certifications
AccountingSageManagerial AccountingAccounting SoftwareCIMASkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft WordSite Business Support Manager
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingSageMicrosoft ExcelCybersecurityHealth and Safety ExperienceMicrosoft Powerpoint+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementManual HandlingMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Reading
Licenses & certifications
LeanCertified Scrum MasterAATOrganisational SkillsSkills
Customer ServiceTime ManagementAccounting SoftwareAccountingQuickbooksMicrosoft Office SuiteHome Care Worker
Reading
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingAccountingFirst Aid CertificationEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Care CertificateSkills
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft OutlookEmail SoftwareBlood SamplingAccounts Assistant Trainee
Reading
Licenses & certifications
AccountingOCRNVQAATSkills
Communication SkillsData EntryComputer SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft AccessBookkeeper
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesEDINVQDriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableSageQuickbooksAccounting Software
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What's the average time to fill a bookkeeper role?
The average time to fill a bookkeeper role is 54 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, organisational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for bookkeepers?
Common licenses or certifications for bookkeepers include: Sage, AAT and Accounting.
What are some job titles related to bookkeepers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bookkeepers include: receptionist, accounts assistant and site business support manager.
What level of education is common for a bookkeeper?
Vocational or technical training 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 20 years of professional experience.
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