Bookkeeper | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Bookkeepers keep financial records up to date and help prepare accounts.

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Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform

Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.
Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
Code documents according to company procedures.
Perform financial calculations, such as amounts due, interest charges, balances, discounts, equity, and principal.
Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
Perform general office duties, such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.
Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
Match order forms with invoices, and record the necessary information.
Perform personal bookkeeping services.
Prepare and process payroll information.
Prepare bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks.
Compute deductions for income and social security taxes.
Calculate and prepare checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments.
Monitor status of loans and accounts to ensure that payments are up to date.
Reconcile records of bank transactions.
Compile budget data and documents, based on estimated revenues and expenses and previous budgets.
Compare computer printouts to manually maintained journals to determine if they match.
Transfer details from separate journals to general ledgers or data processing sheets.
Complete and submit tax forms and returns, workers' compensation forms, pension contribution forms, and other government documents.
Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures.
Calculate costs of materials, overhead, and other expenses, based on estimates, quotations and price lists.
Prepare purchase orders and expense reports.
Prepare trial balances of books.
Compile statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses.
Maintain inventory records.

Average salary
29,527 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Bookkeeper

31,832 GBP
28,254 GBP

Average salary for part-time Bookkeeper

Average salary for full-time Bookkeeper

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29,527 GBP
28,254 GBP
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Salary over time for Bookkeeper

Salary for this role has increased over time

25,776 GBP
25,774 GBP
26,198 GBP
27,141 GBP
27,084 GBP
28,539 GBP
29,527 GBP
29,217 GBP
30,272 GBP

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Future outlook for Bookkeepers

Fair outlook

290 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

2% yearly wage growth (on average)

Balanced outlook

56% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Bookkeeper and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

41% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
21% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma
12% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

You could take a recognised accounts or bookkeeping qualification while looking for work. These are widely available. They include:

Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping
Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
Level 2 Certificate in Manual and Computerised Bookkeeping

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What soft skills do I need?

Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Bookkeeper.

Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively

What technical skills do I need?

Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Bookkeeper. Check that you know:

Accounting software Fund accounting software; Intuit QuickBooks

Compliance software Corporate Responsibility System Technologies Limited CRSTL Compliance Positioning System; Financial compliance software; FLS eDP.Payrolltax; Paisley Cardmap

Data base user interface and query software Data entry software

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Financial analysis software Delphi Technology; Oracle E-Business Suite Financials; Paisley AutoAudit; RSM McGladrey Auditor Assistant

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Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

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