Bookkeepers for hire in Southampton
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organisational Skills8%Bookkeeping6%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Bachelor's degree27%Vocational or technical training14%Years of experience
Less than a year15%1-2 years13%3-5 years13%Current company
A F Electrical & Sons LtdAbove and Beyond BookkeepingAbstract Signs/Pineapple GraphicsTime at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years10%2-5 years34%
Browse Indeed's database of 367 profiles for Bookkeepers in Southampton
Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Bookkeeper: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Southampton: £31,460 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £38,982 yearly
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Bookkeeper
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
AccountingAccountingNVQBookkeepingCustomer ServiceAATSkills
SageAccounting SoftwareSage 50 AccountingQuickbooks OnlineQuickbooksXeroJunior Accountant
Eastleigh
Licenses & certifications
SageSage 50 AccountingERP SoftwareTallyERP SystemsAccounting SoftwareSkills
Microsoft ExcelSpreadsheetsSageCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFinancial ReportingBookkeeping and Amin Assistant
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
NumeracyComputer LiteracyCLAiTComputer SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateIT+1 moreSkills
CLAiTComputer LiteracyITComputer SkillsNumeracyMathsNursery Practitioner
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneAccountingRecruitingPaediatric First AidFood Safety+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareOffice Manager / PA to Director
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQBookkeepingDriving LicenceXeroSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementRelationship ManagementProduction Operative
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Project ManagementCertified Project ManagerMicrosoft ExcelBloombergSpreadsheetsSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAccounts PayableAccount ReconciliationFinancial Reporting
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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, organisational skills and bookkeeping.
What licenses or certifications are common for a bookkeeper?
Common licenses or certifications for bookkeepers include: AAT, Accounting and Customer Service.
What are some job titles related to bookkeepers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bookkeepers include: nursery practitioner, junior accountant and production operative.
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 10 years of professional experience.
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