What is the typical salary for a Bookkeeper in the UK?

Based on 88 current UK Bookkeeper vacancies, salaries typically range from £26,000 to £36,000 per year, with a median of £32,000. The exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.

Where in the UK are Bookkeeper jobs hiring most?

The cities currently hiring the most Bookkeeper staff are Leicester, Chichester, Tamworth, Park Royal, Preston.

Bookkeeper Jobs

Q: How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in the UK?

There are currently 122 live Bookkeeper vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 122 live Bookkeeper vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

Part of our Accountancy jobs sector.

Bookkeepers maintain day-to-day financial records — sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliation, VAT returns and payroll for smaller businesses. AAT Level 2 or 3 is the typical UK qualification, though many bookkeepers are self-taught. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent experience all carry weight.

By Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & Workplace

Bookkeeper salary in the UK

£26,000 – £36,000

Typical annual salary range

Based on 88 current UK vacancies (25th–75th percentile)

£32,000

Median pay

Per year

122

Live vacancies

UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from current UK Bookkeeper listings. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.