Bookkeepers for hire in Southampton

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    341

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills7%
    Organisational Skills5%
    Microsoft Excel5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED52%
    Bachelor's degree21%
    Vocational or technical training12%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years24%
  • Current company

    Martina Rose Accounting Ltd
    A F Electrical & Sons Ltd
    ABRAHAM AND DOBELL CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year18%
    1-2 years21%
    2-5 years35%

Browse Indeed's database of 341 profiles for Bookkeepers in Southampton

Last updated: 15 Aug 2026

Bookkeeper: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Southampton: £31,460 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£38,982 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Bookkeeper

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingAccountingNVQBookkeepingCustomer ServiceAAT

    Skills

    SageAccounting SoftwareSage 50 AccountingQuickbooks OnlineQuickbooksXero
  • Nursery Practitioner

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneAccountingRecruitingPaediatric First AidFood Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • Aged payables manager

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    ISO 9001Microsoft ExcelISO 27001Health and Safety ExperienceSpreadsheets

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMRPProcurementFacilities ManagementHuman ResourcesPurchasing
  • Accounts Assistant

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceDefibrillators

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementBasic MathsCustomer ServiceQuickbooks
  • Bookkeeping

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationAccounting SoftwareXero

    Skills

    Communication SkillsComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsCustomer ServiceBookkeeping
  • Office Administrator 12

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingSageAccounting SoftwareXero

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCRM SoftwareFinancial Risk AssessmentMicrosoft ExcelConduct Risk AnalysisCredit Risk Assessment

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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, organisational skills and microsoft excel.

What licenses or certifications are common for a Bookkeeper?

Common licenses or certifications for bookkeepers include: AAT, Accounting and Xero.

What are some job titles related to bookkeepers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bookkeepers include: accounts assistant, accounts payable officer and office administrator 12.

What level of education is common for a Bookkeeper?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a Bookkeeper in Southampton, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a Bookkeeper?

Most bookkeepers have 8 years of professional experience.

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